billythegoat

noone?

anyone?

Hi guys, So i'm looking for a MA in Stat that can be completed in a year (or a year and a summer), and funding is not an issue. I've narrowed it down to Columbia and Cornell (MPS, not MA). Do any of you have any feedback on these programs? More importantly, do I have a shot at getting in to Columbia? My undergrad major is not math/physics/stats, and I have no research/related internships. Background: Senior in an Ivy League Double major in Psychology and Economics GPA 3.78 (major GPA 3.83) with one more semester to go Relevant coursework: Calculus III (A), Intro Stat (A), Linear Algebra (A-), Taking Probability next semester (but too late for grades to be reflected to adcom) Other math-related coursework: Econometrics (A-), Corporate Finance (A), Financial Economics (A) RA/TA experience: TA for psych for one semester Internship: Did an internship last summer, unrelated as well. Research/Thesis: None, except for term papers... Letters: One positive, two probably neutral GRE: 163V 169Q (preliminary), i'm guessing at least a 5 for essay As you can see I should have no problem with my prerequisites. What i'm worried about is that I won't stand out enough or demonstrate why I want to take up an MA in Stat, since my research/other stuff are pretty lacking and are not related to Stat at all. Could i possibly make up for this with the personal statement? Thanks!!