Jump to content

yellowfellow

Members
  • Posts

    6
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Profile Information

  • Application Season
    2018 Fall
  • Program
    Statistics/Biostatistics Master's

Recent Profile Visitors

687 profile views

yellowfellow's Achievements

Decaf

Decaf (2/10)

0

Reputation

  1. The programs do seem very competitive. I was not expecting much from CMU because I have not taken a regression course which is a prerequisite, and I believe I was one of the last admits to Cornell's MPS as I received a message from them beginning of April saying that they are still processing while they had already granted several acceptances and I just got accepted today. A possibility is that I have very little work experience and since these programs are more career-oriented that they prefer those with work experience? Also for my first two years of undergrad I attended a large state university with a lower reputation than the one I am graduating from so that possibly played a factor as well. I like to think my SOP was decent but maybe it didn't rub them the right way either? Congrats to all admits!
  2. Undergrad Institution: Large state; Top 50 Math department Major(s): Mathematics Minor(s): Econ GPA: Cum: 3.87; Major: 3.8 Type of Student: Domestic male Relevant coursework: Calc II, Calc III, Discrete, Elements of Prob and Stat, Proofs, Analysis ODE, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Probability Theory, Topology (in progress), Statistics Theory (in progress), Java, Data Organization in C GRE General Test: Q: 170 (97%) V: 151 (52%) W: 4.0 (60%) Programs Applying: Applied statistics/data science masters programs Cornell MPS Applied Statistics: Accepted CMU MSP: Rejected Rice M.Stat: Rejected Brown Biostatistics: Accepted Columbia Data Science: Rejected Brown Data Science: Accepted Research Experience: None Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Just some GPA-based honors and selections Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Data science internship at a startup last summer Letters of Recommendation: 1 professor, 1 post-doc, 1 from employer.
  3. I got the same thing! Though a bit generic it definitely looks like a good sign.
  4. Are those acceptances for the MA stats program at Columbia?
  5. Thank you for the prompt reply! I will be keeping my fingers crossed and hoping you are right
  6. Hi all! I am applying to several master's programs for Fall 2018 and I am hoping some of you might be able to help as I do not have much of an idea how my chances might be. I am particularly interested in 1-year professional master's in statistics programs, but I am also applying to others. Undergrad Institution: Large state (Pac-12) Top 50 Math department Major(s): Mathematics Minor(s): Econ GPA: Cum: 3.87; Major: 3.8 Type of Student: Domestic male Relevant coursework: Calc II (A), Calc III (B), Discrete (A), Elements of Prob and Stat (A), Proofs (B), Analysis ODE (A), Linear Algebra (A), Real Analysis (A), Probability Theory (A), Topology (in progress), Statistics Theory (in progress), Java (A), Data Organization in C (A) GRE General Test: Q: 170 (97%) V: 151 (52%) W: 4.0 (60%) Programs Applying: Cornell MPS, CMU MSP, Rice M.Stat, Brown Biostat, Columbia MA Statistics, Columbia Data Science, Brown Data Science. I did not determine that I wanted to pursue graduate studies until late 2017, which explains the lack of more "safety" schools as most deadlines passed before I began applying. Research Experience: None Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Just some GPA-based honors and selections Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Data science internship at a startup last summer Letters of Recommendation: 1 professor, 1 post-doc, 1 from employer. Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: Father did postdoctoral math research at Cornell, which happens to be my first choice, with an active and distinguished professor he is still in contact with. My concern is that I have not done any undergraduate research due to being a student-athlete for 3 years and that this can affect me in two ways: first is that I have not done research and second is that my LORs will only be as good as "did well in class and went to office hours" LORs. Will undergrad research make a big difference for professional master's programs? I am also hoping my V GRE score is good enough such that it doesn't red flag. Do I have a reasonable shot at these programs this year? Thank you!!!
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use