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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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Take GRE after or before stat mech?
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Programs Is an engineering degree worth going into depression for?
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MHB Starting Research in Pure Mathematics: Ideas for Self-Study
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Not sure about the strength of my grad application
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Beginner's Guide to Quantum Mechanics
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How to avoid out of state tuition
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Has anyone done an internship at SLAC?
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Physics and Mathematics involved in Engineering
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Schools College Majors: engineering/mathematics
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Ryerson University Aerospace Engineering: Compare to U of T
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Should I Take Calculus 3 and Differential Equations at Once?
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New to Physics? Seeking Advice - Ask Here!
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Programs Some questions concerning degrees
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How do people get away without understanding?
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Schools How do I choose which graduate school to attend?
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Schools Graduate School Reputation & Industry Job Market for Physics PhD
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Will these math courses be of much use to a ME
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Schools What to do when not accepted into graduate school?
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Programs Should I switch my undergraduate major?
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What Are Acceptable Topics for a Theoretical Physics Research Paper?
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Want to learn about quantum physics - where to start?
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Schools Does one need Physics with calc or can one just take college physics
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Schools Switching schools, am I just inept?
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Independent Study High Energy - Particle Physics
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Numerical analysis vs functional analysis vs statistics for engineerin
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Cambridge Part III Maths/Imperial QFFF
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Deciding Between ETH & Imperial: Seeking Advice from PF Members
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Should I take Calculus I, or Calculus I and II?
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Chemical Engineering Specializations
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What to wear to research presentations
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How Can I Prepare for Returning to School for Electrical Engineering?
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How to publish a technical paper
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Become a Physicist: PhD in Mathematics or Physics?
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How must one go about learning physics at a younger age?
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Quantum Field Theory - Places to study
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Is MinutePhysics (youtube) a reliable source?
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How Can I Quickly Learn Physics for the MCAT With No Background?
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Programs Which Major to Choose? Engineering Degrees for Biomechanics/Biomedicine
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Should You Pursue a PhD in Science?
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Solid State Physics prerequisites
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Programs Which Master's Program is Best for Research in Fluid Mechanics and Catalysis?
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What Should I Do About My Dual Degree Dilemma?
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Should I be so concerned about which math courses I take?
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Crash Courses in Physics Topics?
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My maths teacher has a problem with me?
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It seems like I struggle no matter what in physics
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Schools Possible alternative for getting into grad school
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Can I Become a Physicist Without a College Degree?
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What should I study over summer?
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Silly Question.. Learning the names of properties
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Is It Possible to Pursue a Master's in Physics Without a Ph.D. Goal?
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Schools Too late to apply for grad schools?
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Approaching Calculus-Based Introductory Physics
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Unexpectedly rejected almost everywhere, Please explain
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What physics and math needed to start some research in astronomy
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Schools Choosing a Research Focus in Grad School: Tips for Physics and Math Majors
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Physics BA: Options after Undergrad
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Comparing Math Programs at NYU Courant to Ivy League Schools
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Physics at UC Merced: Info for Students
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What classes/fields did you do the worst in?
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