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

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

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 informationPrepare a resume (update)

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

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

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 advisersStart a relationship (email is best)VisitStudy University CatalogConsider geography (costs)Consider school’s academic reputation

Senior YearPrepare and Submit Applications - End of Fall semester

Application Fees (Shuck-Kolbein Scholarship)

Apply to at least three schoolsWrite the mandatory essay about why you

want to go to graduate schoolAsk faculty for letters of recommendationDeadlinesCheck on completeness of applicationConsider applying for graduate fellowships

from US EPA or NSF

Senior YearAcceptance

InterviewTalk to faculty and graduate studentsNegotiate Funding

Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Study program detailsDecision dates

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WWW sites for jobs and graduate school info