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Studying Share self-studying mathematics tips
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How to use this Subforum: A disclaimer
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Other Should I Become a Mathematician?
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Other Becoming an Engineer: Considerations and Personal Experiences
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Other So You Want to Be a Physicist: A 22 Part Guide
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Studying I need advice for a master's degree in applied physics
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Physics GRE first time practicing -- Need advice for improvement
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Honest advice needed to pursue a 2nd MSc in data science
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Admissions Statement of purpose critique request (high-energy theory PhD)
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Looking for resources on analytical mechanics and virtual work
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Moving from nursing to physics
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Other Leveraging engineering B.E. after pivoting to Physics - impossible?
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Studying How Can I Extend My Study Hours Beyond Four Per Day?
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Why is this happening? (losing confidence in my math and science skills)
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Other How much does GPA and Prestigious school indicate success?
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Schools Doing a PhD in the US vs the UK
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Courses New Job, Data Science Actuary, Seems to Be Emerging
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Programs How To Keep Options Open For Astroparticle + Advanced Propulsion Physics?
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Admissions Should I submit an 840 PGRE in my applications to top US PhD programs?
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Undergraduate research topics in topology?
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Schools Is a top physics grad school possible with a lower tier undergrad?
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Programs Questions Regarding Undergrad REU Programs
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Studying How Can I Improve My Vector Calculus Skills for Classical Mechanics?
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Programs What Do People Think Of Competency Based Degrees Such as Texas A&M Commerce
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Any tips for doing a PhD in theoretical physics?
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How to get started in HEP as an undergrad?
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Other Is it normal to submit a paper just after the acceptance of another?
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Resources for brushing up on the State of the Art in Computing
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Study Resources for my Classical Fields Theory exam
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Courses Transfer of community college/university course credits in physics
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Courses Special Relativity by Prof. Shiva Prasad on NPTEL (a lecture course)
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Admissions Do I have a high enough PGRE score for the best US universities?
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Other Am I too old to become a Prof?
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Admissions What are my chances of getting into a competitive physics PhD program?
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Textbook/study plan questions
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Admissions GRE for USA PhDs? (and a couple more questions)
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Interested in pursuing Physics, Robotics, Astronomy
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Introducing Kids to EE from Scratch -- Recommended Resources?
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Studying Am I Missing the Right Approach to Studying Math?
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Schools Help with shortlisting graduate programs in HEP-PH/TH
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Finding a PhD program which is compatible with GPA 3.485
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Studying I learnt incorrectly in the past and I'm not sure how to fix it
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Other Should I pursue a degree in physics?
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Programs Why do you want an advanced degree in name-of-subject?
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Courses Open University (ENG/UK)
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PhD Thesis/Dissertation award in the USA
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Home-based Youtube Physics Demos
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Admissions Big Dilemma - Do I have any chance to study a MSc Physics in Canada?
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Admissions Feedback for my grad school SOP for theoretical particle physics
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Other Should I study physics in Malaysia and then do post-graduate abroad?
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Free time while pursuing my undergraduate degree
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Other [Astrophysics] Topics for Academic Projects
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Studying Should One Memorize Definitions?
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Double majoring in electrical engineering and physics
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Studying Advice for How to Attack Problems
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Seeking advice on how to study condensed matter theory
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Other More formal education later in career
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Can I Catch Up on Years of Math in Two Years for a High School Exam?
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How to switch from engineering with unknown undergrad name to Physics?
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Other Is it common to change the title of a paper after a major revision?
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Programs What subject is better for an aspiring experimental physicist?
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What do I study in school for Lorentz Force Propulsion R&D?
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Deciding between Physics or Engineering after a very turbulent year
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Admissions Will poor grades later in my degree affect my chances of doing a PhD?
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Need resources to help me understand quantum computing please
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Admissions Do I have a REAL chance to study a MSc in astrophysics in Europe, USA?
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Admissions PhD Programs for Mathematical Physics (Experimental Condensed Matter Physics)
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What are Case Study Topics For Electrical Engineering?
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Ideas for a research project for my Aerospace dissertation?
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Schools Is the IPSP at University of Leipzig Right for a Future in Theoretical HEP?
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Admissions I plan to apply for PhD program on 2025 Fall. What do you think?
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Online Resources request for chemistry quizzes for practice
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Admissions What are my chances of being admitted into good graduate schools?
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Looking to start a new career in physics, need some advice
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Admissions Unis to apply to in the US or Europe for PhD?
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Admissions Advice about doing 1 or 2 masters during 2 yrs before doing PhD?
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Admissions Non-thesis masters in Material Science to Material Science PhD
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Studying Best recognized distance learning options in mathematics?
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Programs "Back door" into physics for a math major
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What am I doing wrong while solving problems?
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Courses What math would I need? (physics-math double major interested in THEP)
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Admissions Advice to enhance my profile for grad school
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Admissions Do I have a good shot at CalTech/MIT's graduate program for physics?
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Asking For Information On Internships (I am interested in quantum information, solid-state, and many-body physics)
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Other Strange paper status change at the journal
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Admissions Sincerely seeking graduate school admission advice
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Courses Class ordering for next upcoming semesters
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Admissions Direct Entry to PhD Program -- Advice Please
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Graduate Studies in Nuclear/Plasma Physics Abroad or in the U.S.?
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Getting Back on Track with Physics Help
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Other Can I (with a math major) do a masters in theoretical physics?
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Courses Course selection & study guidance for my Masters program
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Other is modifying a submitted paper considered a duplicate submission?
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Programs University of Edinburgh or King's College London for mathematical physics masters?
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Other Electrical Engineering bachelors to Astrophysics PhD -- good idea?
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Can I still become a software engineer with this CV?
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Other Physics PhD after working for few years
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What Materials Fields are Heavy in Math?
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Studying How to take notes for physics and math?
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2 year gap in resume post-graduation
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Admissions Latebloomer with many past mistakes applying to graduate school
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Programs Looking for Computer Engineering advice (going into 8th grade next year)
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Should I double up on math courses next school year?
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Other Any Virtual Summer Research/Internships for High-school Graduates?
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Other Am I compatible with a PhD?
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