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Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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Going from undergrad Bio to graduate astronomy

Mar 28, 2013 · Replies 8 · Apr 25, 2013

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Should I Accept My CSU Fullerton Acceptance for Physics Undergrad?

Apr 21, 2013 · Replies 10 · Apr 24, 2013

Replies: 10

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Should I Take P-Chem: Advice for CE Seniors

Apr 24, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 24, 2013

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Do profs steal ( scoop ) ideas from their students?

Apr 24, 2013 · Replies 8 · Apr 24, 2013

Replies: 8

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Math to astrophysics likeliness?

Apr 24, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 24, 2013

Replies: 4

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Schools Choosing Between Physics and Geophysics: Finding the Right Path for Your Career

Apr 24, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 24, 2013

Replies: 6

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How Can a High School Student Interested in Theoretical Physics Stand Out?

Apr 22, 2013 · Replies 12 · Apr 24, 2013

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Schools Chosing College For Particle Physics And Cosmology

Apr 22, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 24, 2013

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Quantum Computing: Job Prospects, Education & Combined Degrees

Apr 20, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 23, 2013

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Diff. Equations or Linear Algebra

Apr 18, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 23, 2013

Replies: 6

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Does an undergraduate degree in math and science limit your options?

Apr 20, 2013 · Replies 11 · Apr 22, 2013

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Taking Calc based Physics on-line

Apr 21, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 21, 2013

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Physics Bachelors in Europe taught in English

Apr 19, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 21, 2013

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Best Practices and Preparations for a super-intense courseload

Apr 20, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 20, 2013

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Words of Wisdom for a Stressed out High-School Freshman?

Apr 19, 2013 · Replies 12 · Apr 20, 2013

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Thinking about taking an astronomy or astrophysics course for fun

Apr 20, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 20, 2013

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Susskind lectures on Quantum Physics

Apr 20, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 20, 2013

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Prerequisites to modern physics?

Apr 15, 2013 · Replies 14 · Apr 19, 2013

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Schools School and university decisions.

Apr 19, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 19, 2013

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2 semester graduate courses vs 1 semester

Apr 18, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 18, 2013

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How do I take my mathematics to the next level?

Apr 18, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 18, 2013

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Schools Wanting to become a High School Math teacher [Advice needed]

Apr 18, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 18, 2013

Replies: 5

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Schools How Important is Undergraduate Research for Grad School?

Apr 17, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 18, 2013

Replies: 5

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Schools Will grad school look at your GPA differently than your undergrad uni?

Apr 16, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 18, 2013

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Academic presentation software or template?

Apr 15, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 17, 2013

Replies: 3

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I am not good at math but would like to become an expert

Apr 15, 2013 · Replies 17 · Apr 17, 2013

Replies: 17

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About taking ODE directly after taking 1 variable calculus

Apr 11, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 17, 2013

Replies: 6

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Career Advice: Problem Solving, Strategy, Analysis

Apr 16, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 4

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Schools Help with deciding on undergraduate college

Apr 16, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 16, 2013

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Schools Summer Schools [PITP, TASI, SSI etc] still taking people?

Apr 16, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 1

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Schools What graduate college is best for me?

Apr 15, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 4

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Accepting an offer you already declined?

Apr 16, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 7

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How do UK levels compare to the EU levels I know ?

Apr 9, 2013 · Replies 10 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 10

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Can I Study Theoretical Physics with an Applied Physics Degree?

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 11 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 11

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Programs How much is a major in math useful for theoretical physics?

Apr 15, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 16, 2013

Replies: 4

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Some questions about cryptography

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 15, 2013

Replies: 2

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Schools Some general questions about grad school admission

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 8 · Apr 15, 2013

Replies: 8

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Studying Best Book for Learning Electricity and Magnetism on Your Own?

Apr 14, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 15, 2013

Replies: 3

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MS Physics Programs for Teachers?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 15, 2013

Replies: 4

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Self Evaluation in Self Education

Apr 15, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 15, 2013

Replies: 4

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Studying for Electromagnetism Final Resources?

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 3

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Are there any free online courses for abstract algebra and real analysis?

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 3

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Schools Can I Take Math and CS Courses in Physics Graduate School?

Apr 12, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 3

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What is the difference between General Physics and Physics?

Apr 14, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 2

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MIT Dreams: What does it really take?

Apr 14, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 3

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Where to Find Ancient Papers by Einstein and De Sitter?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 7

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Physics Professor teaching Math with no book assigned to the course

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 12 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 12

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Fluid Mechanics & Flow: A Deeper Understanding

Apr 12, 2013 · Replies 10 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 10

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RPI vs U of Roc: Which Has Better Physics Undergrad Program?

Apr 14, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 1

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Programs PhD in Physics: Is Genius Required? - 16-Year-Old Asks

Apr 14, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 7

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Schools Do graduate schools see all of your grades?

Apr 12, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 6

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Interested in engineering but choosing medecine

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 14, 2013

Replies: 2

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What’s it Like to Study Mathematics at Cornell University?

Apr 12, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 13, 2013

Replies: 6

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Stuck between Science and Engineering.

Apr 13, 2013 · Replies 10 · Apr 13, 2013

Replies: 10

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What to do with my Chemical Engineering degree?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 13, 2013

Replies: 2

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Is it possible to work with pharmaceuticals as a chemical engineer?

Apr 11, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 13, 2013

Replies: 3

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DeVry is literally my only option

Apr 11, 2013 · Replies 21 · Apr 12, 2013

Replies: 21

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Reapplying to Graduate School: MS in Comp. Sci & Physics PhD Prospects

Apr 11, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 12, 2013

Replies: 3

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What to take for summer courses?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 12, 2013

Replies: 5

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Which Major Should I Pursue After High School?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 12, 2013

Replies: 3

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Programs Bad overall GPA but good Major GPA

Apr 12, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 12, 2013

Replies: 2

Views: 2K

Schools What are the top undergraduate physics colleges in the US and Canada?

Apr 6, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 12, 2013

Replies: 6

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Schools Signal Processing Graduate Schools

Apr 8, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 11, 2013

Replies: 4

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Comparing Brown & UC Boulder: The Horrible Ranking Game

Jul 18, 2012 · Replies 8 · Apr 11, 2013

Replies: 8

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Schools When does university mechanics get interesting?

Apr 11, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 11, 2013

Replies: 4

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Schools Odds of getting into a top 30 math graduate school?

Apr 9, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 11, 2013

Replies: 3

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Where to find what research has been done on a specific topic?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 11, 2013

Replies: 7

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What areas of math do you need to know in order to understand calculus

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 10, 2013

Replies: 3

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What do I do if I eventually want a PhD in astrophysics?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 10, 2013

Replies: 1

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Online Trig: Is it Possible to Ace in the Summer?

Apr 10, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 10, 2013

Replies: 2

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Studying What are some good textbooks to use to teach myself Physics?

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 9, 2013

Replies: 2

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Master's Program ways to increase my chances of getting in?

Apr 9, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 9, 2013

Replies: 5

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Schools Is Math Grad School Right for Me?

Apr 2, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 9, 2013

Replies: 5

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Where should I begin to eventually understand calculus of variations?

Apr 8, 2013 · Replies 12 · Apr 9, 2013

Replies: 12

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Best Way to Prep For a Perfect GRE Math Section Score

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 10 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 10

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Programs Graduate next spring or finish math degree?

Apr 8, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 1

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To become physicist which branch i should take ?

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 11 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 11

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What do you think of my schedule for fall 2013?

Apr 8, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 3

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Programs Which math courses will be most useful in a physics major?

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 8 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 8

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How far did the fly travel before being crushed by a train?

Apr 6, 2013 · Replies 18 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 18

Views: 4K

Mathematics Necessary for Physics Graduate Program

Apr 1, 2013 · Replies 4 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Schools Suggestion College or University In Malaysia

Apr 6, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 2

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Bachelor In Mathematics and PhD In Physics

Mar 17, 2013 · Replies 25 · Apr 8, 2013

Replies: 25

Views: 6K

Looking to Apply to Medical Physics PhD Program

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 1

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Intersection of Condensed Matter Physics, EE and Technology

Apr 3, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 5

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What are the best resources for learning physics as a high school student?

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 1

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Not sure if I really like those subjects

Apr 2, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 5

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How much undergrad is too much undergrad.

Mar 30, 2013 · Replies 15 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 15

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Schools Which College is Better for a Future in Physics: NYU or University of Rochester?

Apr 7, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 1

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Schools European university masters program admission process

Apr 5, 2013 · Replies 9 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 9

Views: 3K

Cramming: Does It Help? | Real Experiences

Apr 6, 2013 · Replies 16 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 16

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Schools Funding a Physics Engineering Club at my college.

Mar 31, 2013 · Replies 6 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 6

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Schools Liberal Arts College then advanced degree in physics

Apr 2, 2013 · Replies 11 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 11

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MSc or BSc in Physics? UK Options for Part-Time Study

Apr 4, 2013 · Replies 15 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 15

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Ideas for Physics Thesis: 2 Year Project

Apr 5, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 7, 2013

Replies: 7

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Need help learning how to analyze circuits

Apr 5, 2013 · Replies 7 · Apr 6, 2013

Replies: 7

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Geophysics further study after physics BS

Apr 5, 2013 · Replies 5 · Apr 6, 2013

Replies: 5

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Do most Phd programs pay your tuition?

Apr 6, 2013 · Replies 3 · Apr 6, 2013

Replies: 3

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What Math Courses Are Relevant to Nanotechnology?

Apr 3, 2013 · Replies 1 · Apr 6, 2013

Replies: 1

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Undergraduate Engineering Opinions

Apr 2, 2013 · Replies 2 · Apr 6, 2013

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