I graduated from college in 2010 and have been studying for the actuary exams recently. Some of the mathematical finance has rekindled my interest in pure math. Basically, is it too late to apply to PhD programs?
Background: Graduated with honors and a 3.7 math GPA including 5 courses at and beyond first-year graduate level (mathematical logic, real analysis, complex analysis, measure and integration, probability), 3.5 overall GPA
The two biggest hindrances are the amount of time I've spent out of school and procuring the necessary 3 LORs. I know my honors advisor would be willing to write one for me, and a professor who served on my honors committee might be as well. What would be the best way to get a third? I considered taking a course at my alma mater with a professor I've never had before and asking him/her for a LOR. Would this be acceptable?
As for being "out of math" for a while, I've passed a couple actuary exams, but what would be the best way to demonstrate my suitability for academics?
Many thanks.
