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How good is IE IRODOV for physics olympiad
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Schools Physics Grad school as an International student.
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Courses Comparing Courses for Postgrad Prep: Microfabrication vs Circuit Design
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Programs Can Switching Majors to Applied Mathematics Offset a Low GPA for Grad School?
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Studying I have to split 17 days for studying 2 subjects, how should I do it?
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If parents don't want you to study because they think it's useless?
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Programs Pursuing a Master's in Physics: Double Majoring, AP Credit, and More
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Why do scholarships want these strange essays all the time?
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Programs Physics major preoccupied with pure math
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Programs Maximizing Chances of Graduate School Admittance: Advice Needed
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Admissions Is a master's degree harmful for a us student applying for phd programs?
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Schools Are graduate courses during undergrad necessary for a top graduate school?
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Calc III/ Diffeq Without Calc II
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Which Career Path Should I Choose in Math or Physics?
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Which maths should I start with?
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Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, Jobs and Loans
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Schools Switched major to physics, current university's department is near non-existent.
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Is a Math Professor's Recommendation Suitable for a Chemical Engineering REU?
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Is math's study only for the gifted?
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Including self-projects in resume?
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I , I am undecided and frustrated
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How to get in on Nuclear Fusion Development
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Contacting professors for research opportunities/volunteer work.
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Schools Need Information Regarding Physics Graduate School
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Simple Question Regarding Extenuating Circumstance
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Programs How best to prepare for preliminary exams (for phd)
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How can I improve my performance in lab classes?
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Conquering Exam Anxiety: Tips for Electromagnetism Students
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Choosing Between Math and Computer Science: A Scientist's Perspective
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Looking for a career change, unsure on how to proceed
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Programs How difficult is it to get into a top PhD program?
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Programs Physics major: which classes should I take for my two related electives?
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Chances of Getting Into MIT w/Sophomore Year Grades
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What's the magic formula for ensuring that I land an internship?
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Aerospace Engineering versus Mechanical Engineering
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Having Trouble With Mathematical Proofs - How Important for Physics?
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Improve Your Study Habits for Maths: Tips and Strategies
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Emailing professors for research positions
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State School for Physics or Elite School Humanities
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How to study mathematics rigorously
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Seeking advice on switching to engineering from physics
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Is Burnout Inevitable for Physics Students Pursuing Astrophysics Research?
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Graduate programs like Perimeter Institute for math?
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Schools Things I should know before starting University Physics
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Boosting Chances for Masters in Medical Physics at SDSU
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Is it possible to rectify mistakes?
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Schools Letters of recommendation from non-native English speakers (US schools)
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Is It Too Late to Pursue Genius in Math and Science?
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Physics classes with limited math background?
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Newb to Physics, Good Places To Start?
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Is Accelerating My Physics Degree at UConn a Good Idea?
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Please advise the sources of finding sample question for semi&superconductors
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Self-Study & CVs: Is It Meaningful?
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Programs Best community service for physics majors?
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Maximizing Your REU Applications: Tips for First-Timers
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Schools General Physics vs. University Physics (and help in class selection)
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Depressed, 2.84 gpa Physics sophomore, can I handle it?
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Research during undergrad: more is better?
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Theoretical physics but worse in math
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What Physics Books and Career Paths Should a 15-Year-Old Explore?
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Help determining best option for petrophysics
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Freshman year GPA (not horrible, but not brilliant)
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How to avoid out of state tuition
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What are some good introductory physics textbooks and teaching strategies?
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Schools Should I go for theoretical physics in college?
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Depression, doubt in my mathematical abilities
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Another reu personal statement thread
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Need advice on which math classes to take
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Schools Physics or Computer Science? Starting college late and I welcome your opinions
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Schools Freshman at my local community college
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Should I Take 3 Upper Level Math Courses at Once?
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I want to study algebraic geometry and differential geometry
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Programs Does it really matter where you get your PhD?
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Studying How can I effectively study for the PGRE?
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Schools Graduate school conundrum? Low Ugrad GPA high Master's GPA
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Admissions Graduate admissions committee politics
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How Can Aspiring Mathematicians Develop Effective Study Habits?
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Schools Switching Undergrad Schools: Should I Do It?
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Programs What Career Paths Are Available for Graduates of Math/Physics Programs?
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Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering vs. Software Engineering
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Schools Don't know what level of graduate school to apply too, help please
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Schools Is it wrong to choose one graduate school to apply to?
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Schools Is a 3.0 GPA Requirement Common for Grad School Admissions?
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Schools Is it realistic for a white male from a large university to apply to good REU's?
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How do people go about deciding what engineering they want to do?
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Three recommendation letters out of four?
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Which branch of Engineering Technology?
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Programs Too Old for Math PHD? - Get Advice Here!
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Courses What should I review over break for this Astrophysics course?
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Physics vs. Chemical engineering, difficulty
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Schools What are the Best Universities for Studying Physics and Playing Basketball?
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Courses Find Universities w/ Online Math Courses for Graduation
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Is Postgraduate Physics Boring or Fascinating?
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Programs First year with physics major. What to learn in spare time?
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Is this Spring schedule too difficult?
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Programs Getting a degree in physics after MD?
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New to Physics and passionately interested
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