<p>Hi, I'm applying to a handful of Ivy League schools with the intent to pursue environmental law for graduate school. I just don't know if I should select environmental engineering or environmental sciences? Especially for schools like Columbia and Stanford, which one is easier to get into? I looked online for Columbia specifically and it seemed like there were more faculty for the sciences program? </p>
<p>I know I shouldn't be looking at which one is "easier" and I know how different the two fields are. I'm interested in both pretty equally and I just need an environmental base before I pursue law. Any advice? </p>
<p>Also, my ACT score is a 32. In terms of individual scores, I have a 32 in Math and a 30 in sciences, but I have a 35 in English and a 36 in Reading. I'm concerned my lower scores will impact my selection for engineering since it's so tough. I was just deferred from Harvard and I'm reconsidering even applying for engineering. </p>
<p>You actually have to LIKE engineering in itself if you want to major in it. You seem to have a very vague concept of “engineering,” which encompasses many fields. If you want to major in law, go with environmental sciences. </p>
<p>ACT / SAT scores quite literally mean ****. If you have the “in range” scores, don’t worry; 4 years worth of work mean much more than a 35 minute “science” test. </p>
<p>1golfer1, in terms of engineering, I currently work with an environmental engineer at ComEd so I’m familiar with what it encompasses, lots of work formulating real-life environmental solutions, while the sciences field, or what I know of it, seems to be centered around the studying of environmental patterns and analyzing of data. I know that the environmental engineers I’m familiar with often use the work of environmental sciences. </p>
<p>Do you/anyone happen to know which one is easier to get into in terms of admissions for ivies?</p>