Recent content by Doctor Elect

Hi, I can't decide which college to attend. Can someone please help me? I got accepted to UC Davis UC Irvine UCSB: College of Creative Studies UC Merced: Gauranteed Tranfer to UCLA or UCB U of A I can't decide. I'm leaning towards trying the UC Merced transfer option after one year but...

I know all the theoretical ways in which it could hurt but does anyone know if it actually does. Because I want to see my recommendations if it doesn't seriously hurt me.

oops, I forgot to put "not" in the paragraph

Just a quick question. I'm passing out college recommendations right now and it asked me whether or not I want to waive my right to see the recommendations. My friends swears that not waiving your right can actually hurt you because they will think the teachers aren't being honest. Is this true.

I've never been quite sure if academic advise that is not related to science is allowed here but I'll post it here anyway. I'm writing a college application essay. I'm having some trouble getting started. I have 4 to write but this one is the longest and most dificult. I have a choice between...

Does anyone know what schools are the best for a physics major? I've doing some research. I've heard a lot about Rice's science department but not anything about physics specifically and I read Harvey Mudd has a good physics department and is the only school I've found that has physics as one of...

I need some advise. My parents want me to go into engineering. For the most part(still undecided) I prefer physics(especially theoretical). They don't think I can find a job with a physics degree. At least not without a PhD(they have heard certain companies pay engineers to get a PhD). Keep in...