Applied Math/Statistics MS/PhD Profile Eval

[txsnowman]

Hello all, I would appreciate any help with advice for moving forward.

 

Undergrad: top 40 program (state university)

B.A. in Mathematical Science - Statistics Emphasis, Minor - Spanish

3.79 cumulative GPA (so far)

3.88 major/minor (most recent two years GPA is 3.91)

will be an Honors graduate

 

Will graduate next semester so I still have some time left for GPA improvement/downward slide.

 

Coursework:

Cal I (made 5 on AP test, was advised to take the course anyway): A- (2007)

Cal II: A+

Cal III: A+

Intro to Stats: B (2007)

Adv Cal: A

Linear Alg: A+

Math Stats I: A

Math Stats II: spring 2015

Real Analysis: A

Abstract Algebra: A

Statistical Methods: A

History of Math: A+

Operations Research Methods: spring 2015

Intro to Topology: A-

 

GRE: 165Q/154V

 

Research:

none to speak of, I have a blog about sports analytics that I work on, but I don't know if that qualifies

 

Rec Letters:

All three are professors from my program (program chair, adv cal, linear alg) - they really like me and have encouraged me to pursue a PhD (wasn't even in my realm of ideas until about a month ago honestly)

 

Considering Applying to:

Anywhere. I am hoping to be able to attend in Texas, specifically Dallas area - though no great programs there (not a true concern for me).

 

Back story - I started college years ago as a philosophy/architecture double major playing soccer. Got injured, switched to ministry (yep, I know...), then stopped playing soccer, and then my sister died so I dropped out of school altogether. Spend several years away from school. About two years ago I got back into school at a later age than most undergrads (26) and changed my major to math and minor in Spanish. So I am not a traditional student at all, the two grades listed with 2007 are when I took those classes. All others have been taken in the last 18-24 months. I am also married and my wife has a great career in Dallas, so I would like to not have to move, if possible. Currently I am a college soccer coach (assistant) at a university and attend school at another university (would never attend the school I work for - personal preference for quality math education).

 

Thanks for your advice and I appreciate your time (also sorry about the book for a post)!

 

edited to add missing information

Edited November 24, 2014 by txsnowman

[Applemiu]

I think you have a good profile! 

[txsnowman]

Thank you Applemiu. 

 

Do you have any advice on programs in Texas? Does anyone have any opinions on any programs in the state of Texas?

[Applemiu]

Sorry, I don't know about Texas. You may try this forum about quant programs:

 

 

https://www.quantnet.com/forum/quant-programs.25/?prefix_id=1