Most universities require you to submit some basic details using an online application. These details may include things like your name, address, schools attended, etc. Complete this part of your application before you do anything else. Some schools also require letters of recommendation to be submitted via an online system. You may need to submit your recommenders email addresses so that they can access this system. Your applications will also likely include some paper items, such as your statement of purpose, official transcripts, writing samples, or other required materials. Collect these items and seal them in a large envelope. Make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to send your packets so that they will arrive before the deadline. Address the packets. Make sure that you double check the addresses for each of your packets to ensure that they will be delivered to the correct location. Pay for postage. International postage can be quite expensive, so make sure that you reserve some money to pay for this cost. Pay the postage for each of your packets and send them out. Waiting to hear back from schools may be the most difficult part of the process. It can take weeks or even months for PhD application committees to make their selections. Many schools alert applicants of an acceptance or rejection via email as well as with a paper letter, so keep an eye on both of your inboxes.

Summary: Complete online application components. Prepare your application items to mail. Wait for responses.

By the time you obtain state licensure as an environmental engineer, you will already have several years of work experience under your belt. With licensure, however, your opportunities will likely grow substantially, and a new survey of your options may be in order. Consider moving to a state that employs many environmental engineers. For example, large numbers of environmental engineers find work in Massachusetts, while New Mexico and Alaska's engineers tend to get the highest average wages. Inquire with the companies that you worked for during engineering co-op programs or internships. People inside the company can vouch for your work ethic and experience, and you may have an easier time landing a competitive job. Apply for work with the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or a state or local agency with a similar focus. Renew your application regularly if you don't get a job when you first apply. Look for jobs on specialized websites, for instance the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (aaees.org). The engineering field is always changing as new technologies, regulations, problems, and solutions emerge, so it is important to stay on top of things in order to advance your career. For instance, the explosive growth in natural gas drilling using hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking") has created new challenges (and new job opportunities) for environmental engineers. Some states may require continuing education credits or some other form of evidence that you remain up-to-date with the profession in order to retain your license. The AAEES website is a good starting point for recent publications and other information regarding environmental engineering (http://www.aaees.org/). After you become a professional engineer, you can apply to the National Society of Professional Engineers or the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists for board certification. A professional certification can help you network and improve your credentials as you look for senior engineering jobs. AAEES certification, for instance, requires a combination of testing, work experience, proof of ongoing professional development, valid licensing, and "high ethical integrity." Contact the organization for more specific information on the certification process.

Summary: Study the job market. Remain engaged within the profession. Seek board certification.

It's a blue icon with a white "F," typically found on the home screen. If you're not signed in, type your account information and tap Log In. It's at the top of the screen. The search key is the magnifying glass key on your keyboard. It's the first option in the search results. Be sure to choose this first option instead of "close friends list" or something like it. This opens that person's profile. It's beneath the person's name on their profile. If this person is a member of the Close Friends list, you'll see a blue check mark next to the list's name. This removes the blue check mark from the list's name. It's at the top-right corner of the screen. You've now removed your friend from the Close Friends list.
Summary: Open Facebook. Tap the Search box. Type close friends and tap the search key. Select Close Friends. Select the friend you want to remove from the list. Tap Friends. Tap Edit Friend Lists. Tap Close Friends. Tap Done.