STEM / applied
Qualifying exam prep · Graduate · Physics
Topics
Applied and experimental angles
- Lab methods questions on error analysis
- Order-of-magnitude estimates in astrophysics
- Device physics snippets for condensed matter quals
- Numerical estimates for fusion and plasma parameters
- Interpreting experimental data plots under time pressure
Study systems
- Weekly problem sets mirroring qual difficulty
- Peer study groups and mock orals
- Tracking weak areas with spaced repetition
- Faculty office hours for boundary topics
- Balancing research duties with qual prep
Wellness and logistics
- Exam scheduling and retake policies
- Accommodations and disability resources
- Stress management during prep semesters
- Department culture around qual pass rates
- Post-qual timeline for research milestones
Pricing
Graduate-level rates are set on consultation. See the pricing page for K–12 and undergraduate rates.