NardyPardy
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13 hours ago, SteelBite said:
Hi,
I'm applying to PhD programmes in statistics after an undergraduate degree in mathematics and a failed master's in a very different mathematical area. My adviser in said master's and a professor from the department with whom I took one class and two seminars are going to write rec letters for me, but I'm not sure which of these routes is best for my third rec letter:
1. A prof with whom I took a relevant class and got a great grade (99 in probability and 95 in real analysis, two different profs) but otherwise doesn't know me very well.2. A TA from two classes (probablity and calc 1) who knows me better, has already finished his PhD and is now doing a PhD in mathematical data science at a top 50 institution.
3. A lecturer with whom I worked as a TA for five semesters and created reworked class notes.
Thanks!First, I am concerned that the failed Mathematics might adversely affect your application. Make sure you can account for this "failure" that you mentioned. Admissions might wonder how you expect to take on PhD level work and responsibilities if you failed your Masters programme.
Do not have a TA write a recommendation for a PhD application. It is ALWAYS best to have a Tenured Professor or Lecturer do so.
The best option I see is the 3rd choice. I am assuming you did a good job for your lecturer so he/she/they should enough to say about your work ethics as a TA and a budding scholar and educator.
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On 2/27/2021 at 2:01 PM, gradhelp said:
2 weeks!
Okay! Short time! What did you use to prepare? Are you going to take it again?
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How did you prepare for the GRE? How long did you prepare for?
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Hi Pratz,
Check out: https://dxrgroup.com/scoreitnow and https://www.mbacrystalball.com/gre/gre-essay-grader/
Also, your paper is unavailable
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First, congrats on making it through your studies despite your medical challenges! That is noteworthy. As such, I think it is certainly something you need to own up to – acknowledge it and be proud of your accomplishments despite notable challenges. I also believe it is advantageous of you to be applying to a Counselling Program with an experience like this of having to push through a medical issue while dealing real time with a medical ailment. My opinions are as follows:
1. Do not ignore the Ws, Fs and Cs and pretend they do not exist – the admissions committee cannot read your mind and will simply see those grades and conclude that you are a poor student. They may NOT see the pattern of upward mobility in your grades and therefore will NOT surmise that something is off. They may NOT care to ask. If that happens, you would have been misread and possibly be written off as a poor candidate and thus rejected.
2. If the application form for the schools you are applying to include a section for you to explain further about your desire to apply to the programme then take this opportunity to explain about your medical challenge and the reasons for your poor grades. Your emphasis here should be on how you are innately a strong student (which can be seen in how your grades eventually improved after you dealt with the ailment) but that a medical issue really presented itself as a barrier to your learning by attacking your health. Focus on your persistence and your tenacity as two strong features.
3. Then, for the statement of intent/personal statement etc, you will do the normal – explain why you should be accepted. Here you will focus on your multiple internships, practicum experiences, and volunteer work and your later grade improvements
4. If the application form for the schools DO NOT include a section for you to explain further about your desire to apply to the programme then your statement of intent/personal statement etc will have to address the medical ailment. You will do this in one section of your statement, like a paragraph. The purpose is only to explain the poor grades, but the tone of your entire statement should be read as purposeful, hopeful and tenacious – not depressing.
5. Re the GRE exam query: if you have the funds to pay for the exam twice, I would recommend taking it twice; your intention is to get a very STRONG mark in the second round. This would bolster your application and make it clear that you have the academic strength needed to do masters work. If paying twice for the exam is expensive, study hard and do once in mid March.
I hope I have helped with my recommendations.
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I am a prospective MA student. Can I join in too?
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On 5/29/2018 at 2:25 PM, jriveracal said:
I'm new here so I apologize if there is a previous thread on this. Anyone else beginning to prepare for Fall 2019?
I am narrowing down schools and making a spreadsheet on the requirements for each school and also beginning to self-study for the GRE.
As of right now I am looking at Berkeley, Harvard, UCLA, Princeton, Brown, NYU, Columbia, U of Chicago, U of Michigan, Northwestern, Stanford, Yale, U Penn, UC Davis and UC San Diego.
Anyone else?
Hey,
I'm preparing as well!
I'm also self studying for the GRE! (**I've attached a vocab listing I found that is helpful to study from for the General Test**)
I've found 2 programmes in the States I like though I'm looking at options in the UK and Canada too since I'm non-American and have no strong, unwavering feelings towards studying in the USA
Missing Letter of Recommendation due to Prof's personal emergency, Help needed
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You should immediately locate a new reference. Apologize to this new reference about reaching so late but explain to them what your situation is.