1. Student profile
Background: Chinese Language and Literature.
gpa：3.3/4.0 IELTS: 75 gre：335
Admitted schools and majors: Columbia University, Earth and Environmental Engineering.
2. Background improvement project
Public welfare projects: Stanford Center for Social Innovation and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Scientific research**: 2 SCI**.
Exam preparation: GRE, IELTS.
Letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from professors at Harvard University and professors at MIT.
IIIWhy did you change your major?
In the first two years of his undergraduate program, Student Y always felt that he did not have much interest in earth and environmental engineering, and it could even be said that he had no intersection. However, a public welfare event about marine environmental protection changed his perception. During that experience, Student Y deeply experienced the importance and influence of environmental protection work, which aroused his sense of responsibility and concern for environmental issues. This unexpected inspiration made Student Y re-examine the value and significance of the field of earth and environmental engineering, and hoped to contribute to the cause of environmental protection through in-depth academic research and practice, which finally made him firmly choose to apply for a master's degree in earth and environmental engineering.
Fourth, positioningInstitutions
It is no coincidence that Student Y chose Columbia University as the location for his further studies. Columbia University is known for its academic reputation and abundant resources, especially in the field of geo-environmental engineering, with excellent research teams and state-of-the-art educational facilities. The school's location in New York City provides him with a unique opportunity to work with international businesses, non-governmental organizations, and agencies such as the United Nations. Choosing Columbia University is an opportunity for Student Y to deepen his environmental engineering major on an international platform, expand his horizons, and work with industry elites.
FiveThoroughly read all the materials for the application
1.Public welfare projects
During his college years, the overseas study teacher recommended two public welfare projects for student Y, namely the Stanford Center for Social Innovation and the ** volunteer project of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and provided him with practical experience guidance, helping student Y better integrate into the internship project and improve his practical skills.
2.Research**
Under the guidance of the teacher, student Y actively devoted himself to academic research, and learned the two topics of "environmental monitoring and pre-assessment" and "ecosystem protection and restoration". Through well-designed experiments and systematic data analysis, student Y successfully published 2 SCI** papers, which not only added color to student Y's personal academic achievements, but also contributed new insights and knowledge to academic research in related fields.
3.Standardized early preparation
The teacher planned the GRE and IELTS review plan for Student Y early, and prepared for the exam systematically and purposefully in advance. Their guidance enabled Student Y to achieve satisfactory results in the exam, which was IELTS 7., respectively5 points, GRE 335 points.
4.Letters of recommendation
The teacher contacted professors from Harvard University and MIT and obtained two letters of recommendation for student Y, which not only ensured that the letters of recommendation were influential, but also highlighted student Y's professional quality and practical experience. These letters of recommendation set up a good image for Student Y in the application.
Through this application process, Student Y's mental journey is thought-provoking. He realized that geo-environmental engineering is not only a discipline, but also a way to contribute to the sustainable development of mankind in the future.
Eventually, with the support of his overseas teachers, he successfully entered the Earth and Environmental Engineering program at Columbia University, where he met deeper academic challenges and career opportunities. This experience became an important page in his life and laid a solid foundation for his future development.