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Studying Are Required Textbooks Essential for University Courses?
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Should I Purchase the Answer Key
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Physics Calculations That Apply to a Variety of Geometric Objects
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Schools Can I Study Physics Without AP Physics or Calculus?
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Struggling in Calculus II? Need study tips for integration and substitution?
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Schools Which U.S. Universities Excel in Science and Engineering Fields?
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Should I Pursue a Second Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering?
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Advice on emailing Prof. regarding summer research
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Schools How Do You Manage Student Loans After Declaring Your Major?
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From B.S. in Physics, what engineering program available? (realistically)
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Programs Minoring in Physics, Majoring in Electrical Engineering
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Programs Math or Physics, searching for a major that will prep me for PhD.
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Programs Finding the Perfect PhD Program for Multi-Interest Researchers
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Resources for Math Undergrads: REUs, Internships, etc
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Courses M.Sc Physics & B.Ed: Simultaneous Study Possibility
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New strategy for upper level physics?
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Looking to change my fieldAm I too late?
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Google Science Fair, guidance please
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Overcoming Hardships to Reach a Career in Particle Physics
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Is PhD the highest degree you can earn?
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Getting started with Electrical Engineering
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Are Matrices, Quantum Physics helpful in Chemical Engineering?
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Schools What university should I apply to for a Physics undergraduate couse?
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Study Abroad or in States: Which Option is Better for Higher Education?
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Which Second Language Should a Physicist Learn for International Collaboration?
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Schools Can I send a research paper to college?
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Research as a graduate student
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Really confused about what to do
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How Do You Recover from Failing a Test You Prepared Well For?
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REU or research at home institution?
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Doing independent study/research with a physics professor in my first year?
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Programs Parents don't want me to do a PhD
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Mathematics Required for Physics
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Programs Questions to Ask Before Pursuing a PhD
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Positive Thinking: Math Struggles & How to Overcome Them
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Programs Best undergraduate for a law degree?
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Programs The most diversified PhD program-?
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Topic in Theoretical Materials Science
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What are some recommended books for learning more about the science behind QED?
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How Is the Physics Program at Marquette University for EOP Students?
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Schools Biophysics/Physics Graduate School w/o Complex Analysis
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Journals for a physics grad to keep in touch with physics
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How do you organize your collection of papers?
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Schools Should I Retake Physics or Attend Summer School for University Admission?
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Schools How important are upper-division physics electives for getting into grad school?
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Wishing to go on to Tensor Analysis
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Testing Harvard minimum accepted SAT/ACT scores
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Programs Average Engineering Phd Stipend?
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Very High GPA but no understanding is this possible?
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Is a joint BS/MS in Mathematics worth considering?
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Schools Math Programs Summer Before College
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Do adults in school constitute an underrepresented group?
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Schools Rejected ∵ grad school didn't receive all my recommendations
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Can good time-management and a healthy lifestyle reduce stress in school?
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Is UNLV's Computer Science Program Worth Considering for Transfer?
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Are there any recreational physics journals for classical mechanics enthusiasts?
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Personal writing/math conventions when doing physics/math calculations?
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What are the important lessons in linear algebra for Quantum?
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Programs Is It Too Late to Pursue a Bachelor's Degree at 27 Years Old?
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Top Picks for Math and Physics Textbooks to Enhance Trading Skills
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What to expect from a physics conference?
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Materials Science vs. Physics How do they complement each other?
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Can I become an engineer? Advice needed.
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Programs Should I Pursue Engineering or Mathematical Physics?
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Needing advice on what path to follow
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Is This the Realm of Condensed Matter Physics or Materials Science?
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Am I doomed to fail if I don't ace Analysis II?
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How much do physics post-docs pay
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Courses Is this normal for Chem I and Chem II courses?
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How Can a Returning Student Choose the Right PhD Program in Physics?
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Is there a lot of theory in Physics AS/A2?
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Research opportunities in Theory?
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Is CS better paired with Physics or Math?
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Help with choice of undergrad physics program
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What are my chances of getting into Caltech/MIT
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Bachelors in physics and engphys masters, or vice versa?
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Theoretical or Experimental Applied Physics?
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What will i use in Quantum maths from linear algebra?
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I really want to do research in advanced physics
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Schools Theoretical vs. Lab Work: Evaluating Grad School Options
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What's the difference between Rigorous Calculus and Analysis?
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So how did you deeply understand before the internet?
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Efficiently Completing Undergrad in Physics: Guide for High School Students
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Computer Engineering or Computer Science
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Is real analysis helpful in physics?
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Becoming a Physicist: My Journey and Career Aspirations in Mathematical Physics
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Which 2nd Bachelors would best complement a BS in Electrical Engineering?
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Schools Easiest Physics Graduate Schools to get into
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Programs PhD in Mechanical Engineering vs Physics?
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Research group on Twistor in USA.
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Maximizing Your REU Experience: Balancing Research and Coursework
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Programs Should I Switch from Physics to Biology With Only a Year Left?
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Courses Is an introductory physics course necessary?
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Is it enough to get A's in quantum mechanics?
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Schools Grad school for geophysics/physics
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Schools High school student doing college physics
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Schools Looking for universities in germany
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I'm an engineer, do I really need to take this math subject?
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Is an Online Physics Degree a Viable Path to Graduate School?
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