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    Good non ivy league physics/astronomy undergrad programs.

    Actually, speaking of Germany, its really the only other country other then Japan that id be willing to go too. As far as Nagoya goes, here is a link explaining the course. http://admissions.g30.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/Program/undergraduate/programs_ug/fundamental_and_applied_physics_program.html...
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    Good non ivy league physics/astronomy undergrad programs.

    Hmm Ok, I'm trying to stay out of my local state, but its not a must. (but very much implied) Though one of my state colleges is in the top 100 (90's). I am trying for a college in Japan. Nagoya, they have an international program let's people study Physics in english for a 4yr degree in...
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    Good non ivy league physics/astronomy undergrad programs.

    Ok. I'm a late bloomer into science. I'm 21 almost 22. I am about out of the military. During my high school years I didn't push myself. I stayed around a 2.8 to 3.2 GPA and top 40% of my class not high. I've changed since then and always test extremely high. I was selected for AP classes but...
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    I checked this out. And looked up Trig ... I know most of what is already being said in the videos ... is Trig also called Algebra 3 in some places? I took Geometry in 9th, algebra 2 in 10th and Algebra 3 in 11th grade. I was supposed to be taking Pre-calc / statistics (2 different classes)...
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Ah ok, do you know if any of the other OCW affiliates provide OCW on trig / precalc?
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Never done trig ... so this must be where I need to start ... have you guys seen trig classes on MIT OCW?
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Algebra is easy for me, I have 0 issues, on the math placement test I scored 95/100 I took college level Algebra and scored an A, if that helps. I am just not sure what is next after that. From the MIT courses online that is. Same as a starting base for Physics on the MIT courses.
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Actually I just got started on this earlier today, any suggestions for first classes? Mathematics wise? and physics wise where to start?
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    I appreciate the extra feed back, and it was a good point to make, that setting myself in a school that only focuses on Science / engineering can be a bad idea. But in some ways, I feel if I'm given to many choices in a school, ill be likely to want to quit if things get a bit hard. I...
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Alright, I will look into those books, but Id like to have a math book to either read at the same time or before, that's the next biggest suggestion I need. Also wanted to make sure it was clear that I am going for Astrophysics mostly (may switch to just Physics but plan is Astrophysics)
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    bump .. never got a reply to my post aobe TMS' post about what books to get to start refreshing myself for Math / physics (astrophysics)
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Thanks for sharing your story TMSxPhyFor, seeing stuff like this really helps me realize that its still possible, and to some extent I know its still possible for me to pick up a lifestyle working with physics. At this point, its a matter of getting myself to a point where I am ready or at...
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    Thanks for the additional feed back JustAnotherGu, as far as you link on the GI-bill, that is true, but what you need to look into is the Yellow Ribbon program. Its an agreement amongst colleges to alter their tuition to that of a reasonable level for the VA to pay for. MIT has a section on...
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    I know the schools I listed, seem a little "out of place" considering how top end they are; and considering my grades. My intent on that is to follow through using the Yellow Ribbon program, which I know MIT (not sure on Caltech yet) is apart off. This program once they become apart of it...
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    Looking into Physics / Astrophysics is it to late?

    re-posted this, I accidentally put this in the wrong location first time. So just posting it where it should have been the first time. I know the common saying is "its never to late to ..."etc. But I'm 21 almost 22 about to medically retire from the military. I've been struggling since I was...
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