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One other school to potentially look it for the the environomental lit side of things is University of Utah, they have a dedicated graduate program in environmental humanities. https://environmental-humanities.utah.edu/

If I' understanding your situation correctly, you're currently a PhD student in Turkey? Rather than applying for programs at the American universities have you looked to see if any of them have visiting graduate student programs. Or obviously difficult to get but this seems like the exact reason Fulbright Fellowships exist, to fund people to do short time research in the US.

I wouldn't worry. Completely different field (Geography) so anecdotal , but I got into many of my choice programs with a 3.49 overall and a 3.25 in major (Including a couple C's). All the other parts will matter much more and it sounds like you'll have good rec letters. One thing I'd try to avoid is 'apologizing' excessively on you application for your GPA. I was considering adding a section to my SOP to explain some of my low grades in very pertinent courses (intro sciences), or asking letter writers to consider talking about how I've ameliorated those deficiencies in their courses. But ultimately I was advised and decided not to and to just focus on my strengths. Its one thing if you needed to explain a sub 3.0, but your 'low' GPA really isnt that low. On another note from your signature it seems like you're planning on applying to ALOT of schools. I get that your early in the process, but I'd recommend paring it down to a more select list which you can really throw yourself at the applications for.

Another one wondering if anyone ever heard from Oregon State. I accepted another offer so its a moot point, but closure is always nice!

I've already accepted an offer so this is just out of general curiosity, but I'm curious to what degree admissions committees compare applicants coming from the same school. For instance I know one school where both myself and another person (a friend) from my current undergrad program applied (we both ended up being accepted). Now I'm a good student, but the other person is definitely on paper more impressive (much higher GPA, more advanced math and physics courses, more research experience, etc.) . And it would be pretty easy to compare us as I'd say we took 75% of our major courses together, 2/3 of our letters were written by the same profs, and we have somewhat similar research interests. I know the internal machinations of adcoms are largely a mystery but I'll admit I had a couple tense moments when I was wondering if being compared would hurt me. And similarly do departments, especially smaller ones, ever frown upon accepting multiple students from the same undergrad school

Anyone else going to be starting @ UT in the fall? Looking if anyone has any tips for moving to Austin from the Northeast

Has any one heard back from either Oregon or Oregon State? I'm thinking the late date isn't a good sign. I'm fortunate to have offers from a few of my other top choices so aren't too stressed, but just wishing I had all the results as I go into decision making mdoe

For people looking for reassurance (like I was when I was pulling my hair out over it) I'll share my experience. 1 writer had all his in on time. 1 was usually 2-3 days late and 1 was minimum 5 days maximum 2.5 weeks late submitting for every school. It does not seem to have effected any of my admissions even from very competitive programs. (There was even an actual application which I submitted 12hrs late due to a time zone snafu and it turned out fine)

@rising_star Thank you. My question is less with regards to where I get the degree and more whether it is an MA or an MS, (and I have been fortunate with funding results so far). As in would I run into issues applying to more technically oriented jobs or PhD programs with an MA degree, even if my research/publications etc are oriented as such. For example, if I apply for a job and they're considering myself and another candidate who has an MS, would the MA be held against me, assuming similar other qualifications? I understand that this would be very context dependent but just looking for some input.

So I've been fortunate to receive admissions to a number of my top choice programs, but there's been one question weighing on me. My research interests are in geomorphology and remote sensing, so firmly in the quantitative physical geography realm (and I actually applied to a mix of geography and geology programs). One of my top choices, however only offers an MA (no MS option) in Geography. I'm not concerned with implications for the research itself, as my potential advisor and his students publish in more technically oriented journals and conferences, but want to know if anyone had any insight if this could have longer term impacts for PhD admissions, and jobs down the road. Within academia I'm less concerned as I expect to mostly be judged off of research output, but I'm more worried If I end up in the private sector that some HR person will immediately overlook my resume if other applicants have an MS. I get the traditions and bureaucratic reasons why a Dept would only offer an MA, but would hate to later in life realize I missed out on opportunities because of it. Does anyone know of examples of professors who were successful in Physical Geography/Geology with an MA? For context the school is a large flagship public school with a very good reputation in Geography (and a top 10 reputation in geology). The other school primarily in the running is a smaller public school, with an excellent regional reputation but less of a national brand. There I would be in the MS Geology program.

Could you be a bit more precise with what you mean by Animal Studies

I heard from UT Austin last night via phone call from POI. And this morning my online portal reflected this, along with an email from department. Really excited, probably my top pick school and pending funding, which my POI say should be announced in a few weeks will most likely attend. Edit: This is for MA program.

Undergrad Institution: Very prestigious NE university, but small earth science (no geography dept) Major(s): BA Earth Science (Geology Conc)GPA in Major: 3.25Overall GPA: 3.49Position in Class: Not sure Type of Student: US Male Interests: Geomorphology and human-environment interaction Research: 1 summer at a National Lab and 1.5 years working with an anthro professor Professional experience: 1 summer with USGS GRE Scores: 164A 161Q 4.5W Applied to: UT Austin MA (Accepted) U Delaware MS U Oregon MS Oregon State MS U Calgary MS

I am about to enter my undergraduate senior year as an Earth Science Major (Geology concentration) and wanted some input on one potential post-grad route I'm considering. In the long run I know I want to do research, but at the moment am lacking confidence in the strength of my application if I applied to MS & PhD programs this application cycle. I wouldn't say I'm a horrible candidate, but my research activities have been somewhat scattered (no long term attachment to one prof or lab, although that is changing going into senior year), and there are a few less than desirable facets of my transcript (a couple low grades in intro science courses). While I think I'm on an upward trajectory I don't think I would be strong enough to get into the caliber of program I would wan't or think myself capable of. So one option I have been mulling over is that my current university has a 1 year GIS Masters. Most of my research thus far has been remote sensing oriented, and I have good relations with many of the people connected to the program and have performed well in courses cross-listed with the masters program, so I would be fairly confident about being accepted to the program. My thinking is that this would be to have an extra year to hone a complementary skill set to Earth Science, and keep the momentum I'm building going, and further develop my current research (I would likely be able to continue my senior thesis research for the masters). I do however a few reservations, the masters is housed in my university's school of design, not the earth science department, and is largely geared for city planning, landscape architecture types. While I'd have a fair amount of flexibility to tailor the course of study, it would still not strictly be an science degree, although it does include advanced programming and statistics components. Additionally it is a professional, not a research masters, there is a senior capstone, however it appears less rigorous than a masters thesis. After this I would plan on applying to Geoscience (or potentially Geography at some places if thats where they house remote sensing people) PhD programs and wanted to know if anyone had insight on how admissions committees would view this. Even if I explain my reasoning, and go out of my way to 'make the program my own' by coupling it with additional research. would people view it as an indication that I'm an unfocused dilettante? Would it be at best a neutral? Would the fact thats its not an MS degree immediately render it useless? I was hoping the degree and additional research would add a interesting angle to my resume but could also see it working against me. I don't want to be in school forever, but would it be better to get the GIS degree then apply to MS Geosceince programs? Also a few extra points that might matter: my current Undergrad institution is very prestigious (Ivy Leauge, top 10 over all), the earth science department however is quite small with a few standout profs but definitely not a destination dept. The Graduate Design School on the other hand is extremely well regarded and has the benefit of having one of the historical giants in the development of GIS, on the faculty (and still teaching a full course load). And while finances are a factor, I am fortunate that I'm in a position that I could do this option relatively cheaply without that much in the way of loans. Sorry for the rambling post just hoping for some guidance.