I hope to be attending the school because I will already have graduate credits, but my advisor recommended me to apply to other schools. My goal is to work in the Petroleum Industry as an exploration geoscientist.
Undergrad Institution: Big State with Ph.D and M. Sc. programs for Geology
Major(s):Geology and Political Science
Minor(s):
GPA in Major:4.0
Overall GPA:3.71
Position in Class: Top
Type of Student: Domestic male
GRE Scores (revised/old version):
Not taken yet. But I have been preparing and anticipate roughly top 80% Q and 60% V.
Research Experience: Started a Senior Thesis this year relating to gas hydrates in the Gulf of Mexico. Helped a graduate student this summer collect electro resistivity data.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Eagle Scout, President's List (twice), two Academic Undergraduate scholarship, acceptance into a dual Accelerated Bachelor's/Graduate Degree Plan where I am able to take graduate courses for credit.
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Treasurer of AAPG chapter and another science related club.
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: planned a benefit concert that raised $1,400 dollars for a NPO.
Special Bonus Points: Grad Classes, experience with software used in the petroleum industry.
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I've held a job all of college at a law firm as a courier and they've given me lots of responsibilities (supplies, events, etc.).