<p>Im currently a student at UC Irvine (undergrad) and Im eventually looking to pursue a graduate in degree in some kind of enviromental science. At UCI Im currently a double major in both Earth System Science and Film, and considering minoring in global sustainability. What would be my best route for pursuing a graduate degree in enviromental science? Should I even double major, or can I just stick to film and minor in global sustainability? My grades are not too stellar, I have around a 3.0 GPA (Im going to be a junior this year). What else should I be considering (retake my SATs?).</p>
<p>Also, Id really like to get out of the US or at least get to the east coast for this....Im really considering looking at U of T and a bunch of other schools across England / France (taking french as well in college).</p>
<p>you don't need your SAT scores. Just do well on your GREs and get good letter of recs. </p>
<p>Did you consider staying on the west coast? The UC system has a bunch of schools strong in environmental programs. Obviously, Cal is one of them, since we're good at everything ;). But UCD is the premier flagship campuses in the UC system in environmental science focus areas. We have a lot of collaboration with them.</p>
<p>As to double majoring, I think you shouldn't do it if it will either take more time or burden your GPA.</p>
<p>I might stay on the west coast if I got into a way better school, but Ive lived here my whole life (literally, near SF until college) and Id really like to get away.</p>
<p>If I decide to not major in an enviromental sciences type major, will I have a much worse chance of getting into grad school for enviromental sciences? What 'extra' classes would I have to take (chem, math, etc?) to qualify for grad school without majoring?</p>
<p>Double major in Film and Earth Science? that's a first for me -unusual but I certainly see how the two could work together...</p>
<p>Entrance to most Environmental Science grad programs is not super-competitive. A 3.0 GPA and 100 GRE will get you into a number of schools. I'd say that a 3.5+ GPA and 1200+ GRE would make you very competitive for funding. As for schools out of the US, I have no idea on quality/reputation.</p>
<p>Entrance requirements vary according to school, but most require some math, chemistry, and biology - and often a little physics and economics as well. I'd shoot an e-mail to your programs of interest and see what they recommend.</p>
<p>Double majoring is a necessity in some situations. At my undergrad institution, there were no such things as minors or concentrations, so a double major for cross disciplinary studies was a de facto requirement.</p>
<p>Theres many minors at UCI, so I may just minor in global sustainability, minor in digital arts, and then major in film. Film is relatively low credits wise so I think Im good on that. I think I can pull off (probably) close to 3.3-3.5 GPA by the end of my undergrad if I stay a film major (but less if I double major in earth system science).</p>
<p>Anyone know if I would look more appealing as a film major with minors + higher GPA or double major + lower GPA? Ill try to do as well as I can on my GRE's, I have decent test taking skills.</p>