Hello Everyone. I am applying to PhD programs in statistics in a few months and wonder what sort of schools in terms of ranking should I apply for. Appreciate any help.
Undergrad/grad Institution: University of Southern California Major:
1. Applied Mathematics
2. Economics
(Dual Degree: 160+ unites)
Minor:
1. Mathematical Finance
2.Statistics GPA: 3.43/4.0 cumulative, around the same for major GPA
Type of Student: White -US Citizen
Graduate Courses:
Advanced econometrics (A-)
Applied probability (A-)
Time series analysis (B+)
GRE:
Q: 167V: 155W: 4.5
Programs Applying:
Statistics PhD
Research Experience:
Currently a research assistant in mathematics related topics at the mathematics department in my school
Recommendation Letter:
Three, with two professors that I've done research with ; I know they like my professionalism and will reflect that in their letters
Coding Experience:
R, Matlab, C++
Other experience:
Two internship: one as data analyst in a small bank and one as quantitative analyst in a major wall street investment firm
Awards/Honors:
Research scholarship awarded for predicting gold prices with statistical method
