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Self Evaluation in Self Education
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Studying for Electromagnetism Final Resources?
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Are there any free online courses for abstract algebra and real analysis?
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Schools Can I Take Math and CS Courses in Physics Graduate School?
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What is the difference between General Physics and Physics?
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MIT Dreams: What does it really take?
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Where to Find Ancient Papers by Einstein and De Sitter?
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Physics Professor teaching Math with no book assigned to the course
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Fluid Mechanics & Flow: A Deeper Understanding
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RPI vs U of Roc: Which Has Better Physics Undergrad Program?
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Programs PhD in Physics: Is Genius Required? - 16-Year-Old Asks
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Schools Do graduate schools see all of your grades?
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Interested in engineering but choosing medecine
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What’s it Like to Study Mathematics at Cornell University?
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Stuck between Science and Engineering.
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What to do with my Chemical Engineering degree?
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Is it possible to work with pharmaceuticals as a chemical engineer?
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DeVry is literally my only option
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Reapplying to Graduate School: MS in Comp. Sci & Physics PhD Prospects
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What to take for summer courses?
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Which Major Should I Pursue After High School?
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Programs Bad overall GPA but good Major GPA
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Schools What are the top undergraduate physics colleges in the US and Canada?
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Schools Signal Processing Graduate Schools
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Comparing Brown & UC Boulder: The Horrible Ranking Game
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Schools When does university mechanics get interesting?
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Schools Odds of getting into a top 30 math graduate school?
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Where to find what research has been done on a specific topic?
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What areas of math do you need to know in order to understand calculus
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What do I do if I eventually want a PhD in astrophysics?
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Online Trig: Is it Possible to Ace in the Summer?
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Studying What are some good textbooks to use to teach myself Physics?
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Master's Program ways to increase my chances of getting in?
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Schools Is Math Grad School Right for Me?
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Where should I begin to eventually understand calculus of variations?
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Best Way to Prep For a Perfect GRE Math Section Score
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Programs Graduate next spring or finish math degree?
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To become physicist which branch i should take ?
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What do you think of my schedule for fall 2013?
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Programs Which math courses will be most useful in a physics major?
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Mathematics Necessary for Physics Graduate Program
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Schools Suggestion College or University In Malaysia
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Bachelor In Mathematics and PhD In Physics
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Looking to Apply to Medical Physics PhD Program
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Intersection of Condensed Matter Physics, EE and Technology
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What are the best resources for learning physics as a high school student?
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Not sure if I really like those subjects
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How much undergrad is too much undergrad.
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Schools Which College is Better for a Future in Physics: NYU or University of Rochester?
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Schools European university masters program admission process
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Cramming: Does It Help? | Real Experiences
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Schools Funding a Physics Engineering Club at my college.
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Schools Liberal Arts College then advanced degree in physics
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MSc or BSc in Physics? UK Options for Part-Time Study
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Ideas for Physics Thesis: 2 Year Project
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Need help learning how to analyze circuits
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Geophysics further study after physics BS
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Do most Phd programs pay your tuition?
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What Math Courses Are Relevant to Nanotechnology?
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Undergraduate Engineering Opinions
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Mtech Aerospace Engineering After Msc Physics | Study Abroad?
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Taking Graduate courses from a different department
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Schools Undergrad university choice - your opinion of two schools
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How hard is learning maths without specific maths classes?
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What knowledge do I need to go into nuclear physics?
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Advice on Linear Algebra and Discrete Math.
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Schools Physics PhD from a mediocre university
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Graduate Chem. Es, come in please
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Schools Should the sciences and arts be separated in academia?
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Physics IA, Statics, and Cal III in the fall - doable?
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How useful is topology in physics?
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Schools Maths, ROTE and suffering at university
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Can a Petition Increase Summer Math Class Offerings at My University?
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Programs Chemistry major looking for a way out.
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What's the point of assignments?
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Calc I, Physics I and Chem I; All in the same semester?
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Please help want to do Master in Physics with engg. background
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Should I Take a Grad Class as a Senior?
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Is being good at precalculus an indicator
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Columbia or VCU Medical Physics Program?
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Can I handle this applied math course schedule for next semester?
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I am trying to learn physics, but I'm having trouble.
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Schools I do not understand college physics at all
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Prestigious Private School vs Honors at State Flagship
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Can I Still Pursue Nuclear Engineering With My Current Grades?
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Making the Best of a Horrible Situation
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Programs Math Education for the Physics Major
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Schools Needing help in choosing high school courses
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Submit Scientific Paper: Who, How & Where?
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Where can I find fully worked problems videos for math and physics?
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Part-Time Job During Early Undergrad Years?
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Question of value B.S. Applied Mathematics to Engineering?
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Schools Picking an undergraduate school-help, please.
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Do I need to know chemistry to know particle physics?
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How is E&M done in the real world?
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Choosing a Career Path: My Struggle as a Biophysics Major
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Undergraduate physics courses in India
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Need help deciding between schedules
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Doing bad in math class, what do I do?
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Taking Physics 2 before Physics 1?
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