Darkgod

They could at least post their GPA, GRE stats along with the results. And yeah, this thread is definitely not oceanography centric. In fact, I think you are the only user I've seen in this thread who is attending an Oceanography program.

People posting on the Oceanography results page, please post your profiles too.

Is there any website similar to thegradcafe but only for UK universities?

Just got a rejection from the University of Rhode Island. Wondering what could be the reason. Is it ok if I asked the graduate admissions coordinator?

Which department are you referring to darkstar? Any news from the Oceanography department?

Somebody got into UWashington Oceanography Ph.D. Can you please post your profile?

Any news from Oregon State or U of Rhode Island ?

Is it a good bet? What is the average GRE score for admission? Can one get a decent job after completing it? The university website is all over it saying it is a fantastic interdisciplinary program and all but is it really worth applying for?

Hey, I was wondering if it is OK for my recommenders to give their gmail addresses for reference?

Can someone please comment on my SOP? Just leave a message and I will PM my SOP. It is only my first draft and I am too embarrassed to share it directly on the forums. Please help me, deadlines aren't far away/

And I forgot to mention, I am still in my final year of undergraduate program.

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. All the universities stated that a subject test in physics is not required. None of them even suggested anything about it actually. I am also thinking of applying to University of South Florida and University of Rhode Island. They have high acceptance rates. Do you have any idea about their oceanography programs?

BTW, I contacted a professor from Texas A&M and he replied positively. He suggested that I should specify his name and research interests in my SOP. Will that improve my chances?

Will my lack of relevant research experience affect my admission to a Ph.D. program? Should I apply for a few MS programs as well? Just in case.

My cumulative gpa is 3.51. And I took two semesters of Geotechnical Engineering, 1 Engineering Geology course and 2 Water resources engineering courses. These are in addition to the minimum required mathematics, physics and chemistry courses. I also took Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Sciences, Remote Sensing etc.

Undergrad Institution: Small engineering college in India Major(s): Civil Engineering Overall GPA: 73% Position in Class: Amongst the top 5 in my class Type of Student: India GRE Scores (revised/old version): Q:161 V:156 W:4.5 TOEFL Total: 111 ( R-28, L-28, S-27, W-28) Research Experience: No research experience in Oceanography but did a couple of internships related to civil engineering Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Completed several MOOCs related to oceanography Special Bonus Points: Good SOP and LORs. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Good extracurriculars, worked as a sports journalist and also a good chess and soccer player (Not sure if it will matter) Applying to Where: University of Washington - Department of Oceanography - Physical Oceanography Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Physical Oceanography Texas A&M College Station - Physical Oceanography Florida State University - Physical Oceanography Oregon State University - Oceanography University of Delaware - Physical Oceanography