I started a similar thread last year but I'm hoping to get more information. My S is majoring in Civil with a specialization in environmental engineering. He will be graduating next January and is beginning to explore applying to grad school. He has decided to do this rather than look for a job for a couple of reasons. He doesn't feel that undergrad will prepare him adequately to work in the field of environmental engineering. He is also considering going for a doctorate with the hopes of working in the field as a researcher when he graduates. He is currently working on an environmental engineering research project with a professor at his university that he is really interested in. He can continue with this if he stays at his current school. If he decides to stay where he is he will be auto admitted to the grad program because of his high GPA. He is however wanting to apply to other universities because while his school has a great engineering program it doesn't have a strong environmental focus. In spite of having a near perfect GPA he has not been a strong standardized test taker so it remains to be seen how he will do on the GRE and what options will be available to him. I am looking for suggestions about how to select a graduate program. Also what should he look for with regard to financial assistance with these programs. Finally any suggestions about preparation for the GRE would also be helpful. Thank you!
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