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Testing Best Way to Study for the Physics GRE?
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Starting my third year physics courses, and Im worried
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Programs Should I get a degree in physics?
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Science or technical drawing in hs
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Schools Majoring in physics at university
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Schools C+ in Electromagnetic Theory Grad School Chances?
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Schools Good college for MS in Mechanical
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Math, Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics
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Schools Chemistry or Physics? College Course - Year 11 Australia
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Is This University’s Math Program Rigorous Enough?
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Programs Second master degree in Physics?
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Why Is Self-Solving Problems Important? - Share Your Opinion
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How much do you really love your subject of study?
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Studying I couldn't find books in English for learning mathematics and physics
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Is Funding Available for PhD/DPhil Programs at Oxbridge in the UK?
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Breakdown of Predictability in Gravitational Collapse
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Who Is George Jones in the Meet a Mentor Series?
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Masters in Financial Mathematics: Is it Right for Me?
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Available Astrophysics or Astronomy Master Scholarships
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Oral examination for PhD candidacy
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Advice for self-studying physics?
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Back in school but can't remember all of the math. Doomed?
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Does It Look Bad To Go To The Same School For Undergrad And Ph.D?
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3.0 GPA Good Enough For Doctoral Programs?
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WHETHER TO DO A RESEARCH IN PHySICS OR SHOULD I OPT FOR ENGINEERING
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Programs Is majoring in physics reserved only for the brightest of minds?
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Schools Religious Schools Frowned Upon In Physics Community?
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Why do US and foreign math programs differ in required coursework?
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Can Chem E students incorporate programming into their studies?
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Programs Programming for undergrad physics major
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Schools Majoring in Petroleum Engineering, No Physics in High School
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Could I please get some advice on my fall schedule?
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Programs Is a CS Minor Valuable for a Math Major Not Entering the Tech Industry?
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Programs How Much Overlap B/n Physics & Math Major?
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Schools Questions about qualifications for theoretical physics for college
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How important is a strong foundation?
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From Physics B.S. to Astrophysics/Astronomy Ph.D. Possible?
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Competition between chemistry and physics?
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Summer 2013 Math and Science REU Thread
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Strange request from research advisor
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Taking summer school for reduced course load during school year?
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Programs After Graduation (2.8 GPA) Math Degree, What to expect?
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Schools Bachelors in Physics - Open University
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Professor or Research Group that works on Nanotechnology-agriculture
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Coming in late in the game, or should I stay out
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MHB Why Choose Learning Over Math Competitions?
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Schools Will grad schools take me seriously coming from a small school?
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Guidance in learning Particle Physics
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What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Getting Into Harvey Mudd?
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What Career Paths Can You Explore with a Computer Science Degree?
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Get my PhD early or stay and publish as much as possible?
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Programs Physics and Applied Math Double Major?
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Papers accepted for publication without being sent back for revision?
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Language and Programming Language Aero- Engineering
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What are some least and most rigorous math courses at NYU?
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Creating an Online Study Group - Options?
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Computer Engineering recommendations?
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Integrated Msc in india after 10+2 years
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Self learning for physics and math
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Programs Physics or Engineering undergraduate major: Interest Fluid Dynamics
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Any Opinions on the New Online BSEE at Stony Brook
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Regular calculus vs calculus engineering?
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Accepted to Berkeley but I feel unworthy
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Programs Materials Science for a Grad. Degree
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Programs Majoring in Planetary Science?
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The long and winding road that leads to your TOE
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Masters doubt regarding computational neuroscience career
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Pathway to become theorotical physicist
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Can I co-author a paper I dont entirely agree with ?
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Average cost of master and PhD programs in the US
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Successful Fakes in Academia: How Should I React?
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Chances of Acceptance to Biophysics/Medical Physics Grad School
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Preparing for the GRE: Math & Physics Reference Books
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Condensed Matter/Quantum Info -OR- High-Energy
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Would it harm my later in life to take calculus 1 online?
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Schools Which Florida College is Best for Physics and Computer Science Majors?
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A High School Student Asks: Should I Even Bother Applying to UT Austin?
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How can I learn more advanced physics?
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Programs Math major - computer science minor or add computer science 2nd major?
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Is theoretical physics always computational?
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Programs Is an MD/PhD Dual Degree Program Right for You?
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Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering?
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Advice on lectures by Leonard Susskind
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Passion vs Money: Deciding My University Admissions Preferences
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Is it worth it to persue fundamental Theoretical Physics? no strings
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Schools Choosing between three universities for Physics
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Studying Physics and Math teaching textbook reccomendations
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Schools I want to get a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. What College?
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How to calculate my calculate my GPA
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Should I Pursue a Master's in EE with a Background in Microbiology?
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Schools Statistics on Ivy League Admitted Based on College for Undergrad?
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Physics undergrad to economics phd?
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Transfer Options: Tulane vs Georgia Tech
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What concepts/subjects do I need to understand General Relativity?
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Information about free online courses?
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Is It Too Late to Start a Career in Physics as a High School Junior?
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Programs In what order should I take courses as a math major?
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Helping to cope with competitive environment
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