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Hmm, I'd say applied mathematics, physics, hydrology, or oceanography with minor in computer science. Other options are Environmental Science with a CS background. He'll likely have to take all the meteorology classes during his masters but a background in physics and math would suit him well.

I have applied to 5 PhD programs in Atmospheric Science... Haven't heard from any. Had a few *informal* interviews at AMS. Have an official interview coming up. Some of the big schools sent out offers earlier on. Haven't heard anything from Stony Brook.

Well, no, not that good of a ranking. It's about average. I applied to three, got into two, both without funding. I should have taken the other becuase they offer a PhD and the school I decided for only has a M.S. I didn't know I wanted to go for my PhD and only found that once I got deep in my research in my M.S. degree. My GREs were not that great... about 50% percentile. The reason I got in was because of outstanding letters of rec at people at the top of their field. I graduated from the one of the best in the world so I had access to faculty at the top of their league.

I was accepted into a physical science program with a 2.82 but not with funding. It was worth it to go because it would open up more opportunities. I have a 3.5 in graduate school now. Looking to go for my PhD.

I had a 2.81 and got accepted into Alaska and Ball State without assistantship money. Currently have a 3.5 GPA in my masters.