Undergrad Institution: Big State School with stellar geology program Major(s): Geology Minor(s):Environmental Studies GPA in Major: ~3.6 Overall GPA: 3.28 Position in Class: Not ranked Type of Student:
GRE Scores (revised): Q: 165 V: 157 W: 4.0
Research Experience: At my school: A senior thesis in geology. Should be producing a paper of publishable quality soon.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Funding from NSF to fund my senior thesis research
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Student Leadership position at a campus job, president of geo club at school
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help:
Special Bonus Points: Strong LORs with connections
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: Field Camp and other field work
Applying to Where:
CU-Boulder - Tectonics/Thermochron Oregon State - tectonics Washington (Seattle) - Geomorphology
Lehigh - tectonics
I emailed POI at Oregon State who told me I had a strong enough application to be admitted but first round of offers already went out so I was effectively wait listed there. Have not heard from the other three but I am nervous I did not apply to enough schools or too prestigious of schools for my stats/experience. Any advice?
