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  1. Thank you all for the responses, and I'm sorry it took me so long to follow up. My current GPA is actually lower than listed, but is consistently rising. (Nothing below A's and B's in Geology and Geophysics coursework). I am hoping a high major GPA and strong performance in my last 4 semesters of undergrad will help to reduce the bad taste of my overall GPA. Working with professors has been one of my weaknesses so I am making a point to reach out to them more and hopefully get some quality recommendations. I will be going on field camp this summer and hope this will help with that process as well. I have significant experience with C and Matlab and am trying to improve my practical understanding outside of class. Thank you for your thoughts on the PhysGre. I don't want to waste my time with something that is ultimately not likely to help me. I am looking to for opportunities to shadow/intern for the second half of this summer in the O&G industry. Will this help to fill the hole my lack of research experience leaves? Geologizer hit the nail on the head with what I'm hoping to accomplish by taking additional Geology classes and attending field camp. I don't want to be a physics major with "Geo" added to the front. I want to be more well rounded in the field and fully understand the Geology side of my studies. Thank you again!
  2. Thank you for the advice! My GPA is very low, and I am definitely hoping to improve my GRE scores this summer to try and compensate for that. With 2 months of daily practice, I am hoping to get both Verbal and Quantitative scores above 165, and know I can do much better on the writing section. Lack of familiarity definitely hurt the first time around, but I was essentially taking it as a practice exam to help judge how much I need to prepare before I take it again in August. If I take the minimum hours required for my BS in Geophysics in Fall and Spring next year, I will be taking 7 and 4 hours each semester respectively. I need an 10 additional hours for a double major, 6 for a minor, or I could just take a variety of courses without trying to pursue a minor or double major. Any thoughts on which option would look best to an admissions board? I have also considered taking the physics GRE if I decide to not pursue a physics minor.
  3. Hello, I will be graduating in May 2015 with a BS in Geophysics, and realized I only need a few more classes to get a BS in Geology as well (without delaying my graduation). I am trying to find out if this is something that's likely help with grad school applications (Masters programs), or if it will be largely ignored. I have heard from company representatives that they like to see Geophysicists with extra Geology experience, but I am not sure if this applies to grad schools as well. The other option would be a Minor in Math, Physics, both Math and Physics, or taking some PETE classes. Undergrad Institution: (Big State School) Major(s): BS Geophysics Overall GPA: 3.0-3.2 Type of Student: (Domestic) GRE Scores (revised): (only studied the night before and will be retaking before applying) Q: 158 V: 160 W: 3.5 Research Experience: None Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Leadership Awards Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Physics and Calculus Tutor Executive Officer Positions In Various Organizations for all 5 years Applying to Where: Wide variety of public and private schools MS Geophysics Thank you in advance for any advice or just your thoughts in general!
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