Took a gap year to prepare for graduate school. I'm applying to chemical oceanography programs, and I'm specifically interested in ocean acidification. Not sure if I want to do laboratory/field or computational research, but I have experience with both.
Undergrad Institution: Public ivy Major(s): Geology GPA in Major: Not sure Overall GPA: 3.5 (2.57 my first semester of college) Position in Class: Near top, I believe Type of Student: Domestic, male GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q: 164 V: 165 W: 4.5 (Wrote myself into a corner on the first essay & didn't have time to rewrite, fairly certain I got a 6 on the other essay)
Research Experience: Three years working in a stable isotope paleoclimate lab at school, spent two summers interning at Woods Hole, and conducted a year long original research project for my capstone. No publications, but I have experience in method development and designing an original research project. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Graduated with departmental honors. Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Tutored and participated in a number of science outreach events, mostly targetted towards younger, underpriviliged students.
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: Familar with laboratory, field, and computational work. Taught myself how to use MATLAB. Special Bonus Points: Interned under a big name in oceanography up at Woods Hole, getting a letter from him. Took two graduate level classes & did well in both, one of my LoR writers ranks me in the top 1% of students. Submitted an application to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship program. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Looking back, I did a pretty piss poor job of contacting some professors. Ah well. :/ Applying to Where:
Scripps - Chemical Oceanography
Princeton - Atmospheric & Oceanic Science
WHOI/MIT - Chemical Oceanography
Oregon State - Ocean Biogeochemistry
Washington - Chemical Oceanography
Delaware - Oceanography