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.
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?
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/
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?
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