jamesy1116 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) I'm hoping to study some combination of tectonics, structure, and metamorphism for my masters. I really have no idea how competitive my application would be, but I'm interested in some top tier schools(Arizona, CU Boulder, Santa Barbara). I understand that fit and funding are huge parts of the equation, but how do I look on paper thus far? Undergrad Institution: Large state school Major(s): Geology GPA in Major: 3.6 Overall GPA: 3.0(former wayward/uninspired business major) Type of Student: Domestic/Male GRE Scores Q: 165 V: 158 W: 4.0 Research Experience: A year of research so far, Co-presenting at GSA this fall and I'm working toward a senior thesis. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Deans List Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Starting work at the geologic survey this fall. Edited August 18, 2014 by jamesy1116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoDUDE! Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Your GPA might be a problem for top schools (probably will be). Apply to a range. While you do have some research experience, it seems pretty typical of top applicants who will have higher GPAs than you. This is especially true if you want funding: some departments accept masters students who can fund themselves. At places like those I think you will be able to get in (like colorado school of mines). If you want to do a PhD eventually, consider looking at research fit and not school rank: I recently did my masters at a relatively undesirable location but had a good academic experience due to my advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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