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I didn't know MS programs are competitive. Would getting a high score from GRE subject be helpful? I think getting a job at the research institutions you mentioned is pretty hard in my current situation.

Dear all, I graduated about a year ago and have been working as a data analyst whilst pursuing my interest in topics such as statistical analysis, machine learning, and data mining. I have been studying the topics by reading textbooks, taking online courses, and creating weekly meeting study groups. But in order to better understand the topics, I find myself eager to go deeper in my studies in a more formal setting. So I want to get an evaluation of my profile and want to know how to strengthen my chance of getting a good program. My profile is : I am an international Undergrad: US institution, top 15 national university in US News Majors in mathematics and economics, GPA 3.61 Pretty bad grades from junior level math courses: matrix algebra (B+), calc. of several variables (B-), foundations for higher mathematics ( I was mainly interested in statistics so the senior courses I took are: Probability (A-) Mathematical statistics (A) Intro to Bayesian stats (A) Linear stats models (B+) Advanced linear stats models (A) Statistical computation (A) Survival analysis (B+) Awarded Distinction in Mathematics gre scores: V 155, Q 166, W 3.5 Three letters of recommendation from math professors. I have known two of them for years and taken classes. I am thinking of applying for FL 2016. What should I do to strengthen my chance? I am worried about my low gpa. Also I want to do something productive after work to prepare for grad school. (I am not sure what I really want to do after master tho. I might work as a research assistant of a professor or in a research institute bc I am kind of interested in pursuing phd too) Thank you all in advance! Best,