KatieM
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Let me chime in, strictly regarding question 3:
Does it makes sense to take 1 or more classes this Fall to secure faculty recommendations? Does the caliber of the institution weigh a lot on the recommendation? Reason I ask is because I live next door to CUNY Baruch, which is very inexpensive and has recently amassed some well-respected guys in Financial Math.
I'd go ahead and try to get academic recs, either from your undergrad professors (it never hurts to ask -- honestly!), or from these Masters classes you mentioned. I applied and got into a fairly well-respected PhD program for stats (although it sounds lower-tier than your desires), and it was crucial that I had letters from faculty. I had been out of undergrad for five years teaching at a top-tier private secondary school, and I thought that maybe I could swing recs from just my superiors there, given my good undergraduate record and excellent GRE scores, but my grad program made it clear that I needed academic recs. I took a year of Masters-level classes, did very well in those, had three of my profs from that school write recs, and got into all of the schools to which I applied.
What's your timeline for applying? Is it feasible for you to take a year and rock out a few classes, like I did, to secure a couple of rec letters? That way, you could get back into student-mode and show your potential schools you're serious about your plans.
Just my two cents...
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That is really sad, because i was seriously considering to go to Rutgers. However, no one wants to have a miserable life. hmm
Oh, don't forget about it because I said something! I'd feel bad. Go check it out for yourself, or even ask the director for a couple of students' email addresses to have a chat.
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P.S Does anyone know the stat program in Rutgers?
I talked with someone who got a Masters at Rutgers -- said the overall program was very good, but the quality of life among grad students was very low. Almost miserable. While I understand it's a good program, I want to make sure I'm enjoying life a little...
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I am trying to compare Stats PhD programs in the DC area, specifically GW and Maryland. I don't see anyone in GradCafe who has applied to GW's program and very few to Maryland's (in signatures and on the results page). What's the deal? Are these programs legit?
M.S. In Applied Math
in Mathematics and Statistics
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I was not impressed with the Georgetown Math/Stats program when checking it out and in conversation with the program chair. I believe that this is a program aimed for students for which the MS is a terminal degree. I do not believe a thesis is required which, from what I understand, is what PhD programs look for in students with a Masters by the time of admission. However, if you are satisfied with the MS and are working full-time and need the flexibility of a night program, Georgetown might be a good fit. The GW program does seem more mathematically rigorous.
Have you considered UMCP's Applied Math program? It is Metro accessible, and while it is not a night program, it does offer flexibility of students completing the program part-time. Additionally, UMCP's Applied Math program is much more highly regarded than either Georgetown or GW -- but that means the difficulty of admission is greater, I suppose.