Vader Was Framed

How did it go for you all? I'm considering a PhD in ES for Fall 2013. Yale FES, Duke, UC Bren, Arizona SOS, Oxford ECI Cheers

great thread and congrats to those who got accepted to their top schools. anyone know of the PhD equivalent of this thread? I have not skimmed the entire thread but I didn't catch any PhD-speak. Same major programs, Yale FES, Duke, Arizona SOS, Bren ... any of you MEMers planning on staying for a PhD?

so how was couch surfing Kea?

Great insight. I myself am pondering whether to return to academics for a PhD in environmental science (climate/energy focus) after 2 years out in the real world working in energy policy/renewable energy. Any specific insights on the application process for someone coming back into the academic world? How much should I focus on my current work, and how much do I revert back to my master's work in terms of application and. I don't think I would be applying until next yr, for Fall 2013 but I have been cruising these forums. I trust that getting references from my Master's program would be most vital, but maybe having 1 from the professional world (related to my degree) would be use to have. I will likely take the new GRE and could use to improve my 4.5 year old scores (I think expiring soon at the 5yr mark). The programs listed above are largely the ones I am targeting.