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Applying for Graduate School in Marine Science

Applying for Graduate School in Marine Science. To apply or not to apply? GPA of at least 3.0 overall (higher in science/math courses) Do you have a focused area of interest which has job potential? Do you want to spend more years as a student?. Freshmen - Sophomore Years.

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Applying for Graduate School in Marine Science

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  1. Applying for Graduate School in Marine Science • To apply or not to apply? • GPA of at least 3.0 overall (higher in science/math courses) • Do you have a focused area of interest which has job potential? • Do you want to spend more years as a student?

  2. Freshmen - Sophomore Years • Take fundamental courses (MATH 160-161, CHEM 111-112, BIOL 121-122, CSCI, STAT 201, MSCI 111-112, 302, 304) • Start exploring research interests • Get to know the faculty (letters of recommendation) • Join SUW! • WWW & Journals • Professional Meetings & On-campus Talks • Read Job Ads

  3. Junior Year • Upper level courses (Phys 211-212, MSCI 305, Upper-level electives (minor/double major)) • Continue exploring career interests • Internships • Independent Study Projects • Presentations • Summer activities • Begin looking at graduate school information • Prepare a resume (update)

  4. Resume • Experience in Science • Jobs • Internships & Independent Studies • Fellowships • Field Work • Sampling, Lab and Computer Skills • Other skills (boat handling, electrical, etc.) • Course Work • Presentations & Publications • Teaching • Service

  5. Senior YearRegular Academic Stuff • Complete upper-level courses (MSCI 301, Upper-level electives (minor/double major)) • Continue exploring career interests • Internships • Independent Study Projects (Senior Thesis) • Presentations • Summer activities • Study for and take GRE (summer and fall) • Waivers • General and Subject tests

  6. Senior YearSelect graduate schools to apply to (Fall Semester) • Decide on area(s) of marine science (or environmental science, or public policy or law or education) • Identify potential research advisers • Start a relationship (email is best) • Visit • Study University Catalog • Consider geography (costs) • Consider school’s academic reputation

  7. Senior YearPrepare and Submit Applications - End of Fall semester • Application Fees (Shuck-Kolbein Scholarship) • Apply to at least three schools • Write the mandatory essay about why you want to go to graduate school • Ask faculty for letters of recommendation • Deadlines • Check on completeness of application • Consider applying for graduate fellowships from US EPA or NSF

  8. Senior YearAcceptance • Interview • Talk to faculty and graduate students • Negotiate Funding • Research Assistantships • Teaching Assistantships • Study program details • Decision dates

  9. WWW sites for jobs and graduate school info http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/earth/jobs.html http://www.ejobs.org http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a.htm http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/b4.htm http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9in.htm http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9noaa.htm http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/8974/env4.htm http://www.enviro-net.com/main.asp?page=home_page http://www.marinecareers.net/ http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/ http://www.sciencenet.com/pubboards/home.cgi?jobs http://erf.org/jobs/jobs.html http://www.uwin.siu.edu/announce/jobs/ http://www.eco.org/ http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/ http://www.aslo.org/jobs.html http://environmental-jobs.com/science.htm http://www.etiprofessionals.com/ http://www.ecbonline.com/

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