Hi everyone! Very new to this website. I am 25 and finally ready to give grad school some thought. I received a B.A. in Psychology from GWU in 2016, graduating with a 3.15 cumulative GPA (health issues caused a really low GPA sophomore and junior year). It wasn't until after college that I found my passion working in the environmental / conservation world. I've since worked at two non-profits that do policy work to fight climate change, and currently work at the National Academies of Science in the Ocean Studies Board. I also volunteer twice a month at the Natural History Museum in the Sant ocean Hall talking to visitors about ocean conservation. I know that my future lies in non-profit work within this field, so I do not wish to pursue a PhD.
UCSB's MSEM in the Bren school is my top choice, with UC Santa Cruz right behind it. According to their website, 61% of applicants were accepted to this program (UCSB MSEM) in 2016-2017. I have yet to take the GRE, but am prepping. I am wondering if anyone has advice on honestly anything relevant: applying to UCSB grad school, this specific program, a grad program different than your undergrad major, etc... I am really just trying to gauge whether or not my grad school prospects are unrealistic. Thank you!
