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Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
I was waitlisted at Stanford, but did not receive anything from Berkeley. -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
Same here! Congrats, floatinginabeamoflight! -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
Which faculty? -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
Congratulations for receiving good news, orchidnora and ducky500. Did anyone hear anything about Duke Statistics? -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
I see, well... I already booked my tickets for Ohio State's Feb 22nd visit. Since I am in the Research Triangle area, I guess I will schedule independent visits for UNC and NC State. I ended up applying to exactly 20 schools, because I had no back-up plan and wanted to ensure I get into a PhD program with reasonable funding. Don't know how I'll decide, will have to wait and see all my offers first Also, 2 seems extremely risky, unless you have (by some means) the certainty you can get into one of them. I definitely didn't have that certainty. -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
I was accepted to the UNC Statistics Ph.D. program! I also got into NC State. I don't know what I will do about the visiting days, did UNC say whether they are organizing any? -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
I also got the unofficial acceptance from NC State and the info on the financial offer (TAship w/ expected 20 hrs of work per week). Congrats to everyone else who got accepted and best of luck to everyone still waiting! -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
I got one from Ohio State (Dec 20th). No info on funding yet. -
Fall 2019 Statistics Applicant Thread
MathStat replied to SheldonCopper's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
Do you guys know which schools (Stat PhD) usually require interviews (assuming you get selected) and what kinds of questions one should prepare? Thank you! -
Hi everyone, Thank you again to everyone who posted feedback about my profile. I wanted to make an update with my GRE math score and some publications that have meanwhile been accepted, as well as with my revised list of schools. At the advice of my professor, I had already sent my (average) math GRE score to all the schools I am applying to and wanted to ask you guys again about how you think this will affect my chances. I am also starting to send out applications and was wondering whether there is anything I could do at this point to help my application. Thank you in advance! Undergrad Institution: Duke University Major: Mathematics and Statistics GPA: 3.9 Type of Student: International white female Relevant Courses: Linear Algebra (A), Multivariable Calc. (B+), Numerical Analysis (A), Regression Analysis (A-), Analysis I (A), Analysis II (A+), Probability (A), Mathematical Statistics (A+), Applied Stochastic Processes - grad level (A), Abstract Algebra (A), Measure Theory - grad level (A), Complex Analysis - grad level (A), Intro Bayesian Statistics (A), Statistical Computing (A). Currenty taking: Graduate-level functional analysis (grade may not be an A...), Statistical Science Case Studies, an independent study in probability and two other classes to fulfill my graduation requirements. GRE: Q: 169 (96%) V: 161(88%) W: 4 (60%) Math Subject GRE: 760 (72%) Programs Applying: Statistics PhD Research Experience: - one project (summer + one semester) in mathematical modeling; presented 2 posters at applied math conferences; submitted a manuscript for review; - year-long research (summer + two semesters) in pure probability; 3 papers currently accepted for publication - two of them were written with my probability mentor and a postdoc, yet I am listed as the first author; for the third paper, I am a co-author along with two other undergraduates, 2 professors, a postdoc and a graduate student. - one project in mathematical statistics this past summer with a statistics faculty at Duke; held several presentations for my REU program, yet we will likely not have a paper, due to not obtaining strong enough results; this project was also collaborative, with two other undergrads. Teaching Experience: Tutored and graded for various math courses (linear algebra, multi, probability, analysis, abstract algebra) for the past 5 semesters Recommendation Letters: all three from my research supervisors I worked with in the projects above. Coding Experience: R, Python and Matlab Research Interests: nonparametric statistics; topological and geometric data analysis; statistical learning from a theoretical/mathematical viewpoint Applying to: Statistics PhD unless otherwise specified Stanford Berkeley UWashington CMU UChicago UPenn Harvard Columbia Yale Duke UNC NC State UMichigan UTAustin Cornell Johns Hopkins (Applied Math & Statistics) UCLA Texas A&M Concerns at this point: GRE math score; (potentially) this fall semester's grades which may include one/several Bs;
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What Is a Good Math Subject Test Score for Stats Ph.D.?
MathStat replied to diamondiana's topic in Mathematics and Statistics
@diamondiana Anything above 80% is considered a good score and should be submitted. However, I submitted my low 70s percentile score to all the schools I'm applying to, including the ones you mentioned. -
I would also be really interested in finding out this, especially for a score in the low 70s percentile.
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Hi everyone, I took the Math GRE subject test this September, and while I'll obviously be waiting for my scores, I am still really curious about what would constitute a good enough score to report to Stanford and all the other top statistics programs that recommend or strongly recommend taking this test. I currently have a previous score of 59% (700), which I really am not sure if I should report or not. For this September's test, I am hoping that I improved to at least something in the mid 60s percentile, maybe even something in the 70th percentile range (either high or low 70s). It is hard to estimate accurately what I will get. Thank you in advance for any of your insights.
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Apologies in advance if this common question has already been answered here before. What is the best way to contact professors whom we'd like to work with? I'm thinking of sending a short e-mail summarizing my background, saying what I like about their research, asking them more about it and whether they'd be taking future graduate students. Does that sound like a good strategy? Should I be making an intelligent comment about one of their past papers to show I've actually read some of their past work? I've heard mixed things on whether to contact professors before being admitted, so I'm wondering what the best practice is for the field of statistics. Thank you in advance for your help!
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Thanks for the insight, Gauss. I was not aware of that. If you are willing, feel free to message me with the specific places you're thinking of that would support/not-support gender-diversity.
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Thank you both for your replies! In case you are curious about my undergraduate institution, I study at the one with the heavily Bayesian department. Thank you, Bayesian, for the Texas A&M suggestion - I was thinking of adding this one! How about adding some of the UCs (UCLA, UC Irvine and UC Davis)? I did read on this forum they may still be very competitive due to their location. I will definitely put in more time researching safety options to apply to and revising my list, as my main goal is to get at least one fully funded offer. Of course, I'd greatly appreciate any other suggestions of safer schools to apply to, which are also known for theoretical research.
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Undergrad Institution: Top 10 US Private School Major: Mathematics and Statistics GPA: 3.9 Type of Student: International white female Relevant Courses: Linear Algebra (A), Multivariable Calc. (B+), Numerical Analysis (A), Regression Analysis (A-), Analysis I (A), Analysis II (A+), Probability (A), Mathematical Statistics (A+), Applied Stochastic Processes - grad level (A), Abstract Algebra (A), Measure Theory - grad level (A), Complex Analysis - grad level (A), Intro Bayesian Statistics (A), Statistical Computing (A). Will be taking Functional Analysis in the fall GRE: Q: 169 (96%) V: 161(88%) W: 4 (60%) Will be taking the Math GRE in September Programs Applying: Statistics PhD Research Experience: - one project (summer + one semester) in mathematical modeling; presented 2 posters at applied math conferences; submitted a manuscript for review; - year-long research (summer + two semesters) in pure probability; 3 papers submitted for review; - one project in mathematical statistics this past summer; planning to obtain more results and write a paper; Teaching Experience: Tutored and graded for various math courses (linear algebra, multi, probability, analysis) for the past 5 semesters Recommendation Letters: all three from research supervisors Coding Experience: R, Python and Matlab Research Interests: nonparametric statistics; topological and geometric data analysis; statistical learning from a theoretical/mathematical viewpoint Applying to: Statistics PhD unless otherwise specified Stanford Berkeley UWashington CMU UChicago UPenn Duke UNC NC State UMichigan UTAustin Cornell Johns Hopkins (Applied Math & Statistics) Vanderbilt (Biostats) Concerns: lack of advanced statistical science courses/experience; having broad, not so well-defined statistics research interests; relatively low GRE writing score I would really appreciate any thoughts/advice on my list of schools (am I aiming too high with no safeties?) and on any other places I should consider. Thank you in advance!