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  1. Thank you guys! I would say that my freshman GPA is different from current cumulative GPA by 0.7.
  2. Hey everyone! I am a senior student applying for Ms/PhD programs in Statistics for Fall 2019. Currently, I am writing a SOP for a PhD program and I am not sure if I should mention my low GPA in the first year of my studies? Any advice?
  3. Bumping just once. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
  4. Type of Student: International Senior Undergraduate Undergrad School: The best university in my country, but was established only 6 years ago and fairly unknown I guess. Still we have math major graduates in Stanford, Oxford, UIUC, MIT, BU, Georgia Tech, NUS etc. Undergrad Major: Mathematics, minor: Economics Undergrad GPA: 3.42 (3.8 in math classes). For what it is worth, as a freshman I was an Engineering student and GPA was 2.7. Since my transfer to math dep. it is 3.7 on average. GRE: Q = 169 (96th percentile), V = 161 (88rd percentile), AW = 3.5 (40th percentile) TOEFL: 105 (Speaking 27) Math Subject GRE: None Relevant Undergrad Courses & Grades: Real Analysis (A), LA (A), Probability (A), Mathematical Statistics (B+), Regression Analysis (B+), Stochastic Processes (A), Stochastic Calculus (A), Numerical Methods (A), Design of Experiments (A-), Nonlinear DE (A-), Nonlinear Optimization (A) Research Experience: 5 months I worked on NLP, but did not publish. Now I am working on my senior thesis (Finite Elements) and another paper on Finite Elements that should be published soon. Recommendation Letters: 2 strong letters from professors that know me well and can speak to my mathematical background and research potential. One that might not be perfect since he doesn't know me as well (but I've had 3 A grades with him and spoken to him on occasion) Graduate Classes: I am taking 2 grad classes this semester, one in Numerical Methods and another in Statistics. In both classes I am doing very well. Applying to: PhD Statistics (unless otherwise specified) UCLA (Ms) U of Toronto (Ms) University of Michigan Purdue UNC NCSU UIUC Texas A&M UC Davis University of Minnesota Twin Cities I would highly appreciate any thoughts/advice on my list and whether I stand chances to get into one of my programs. Thanks
  5. Thank you for your insight, I also think that I need to do a Masters first. Given that I apply for the Masters degree which colleges do you think I have a shot? Will it be a waste of money to apply for top 10-20? What mid-tier programs do you think will give me a solid background for a subsequent application for PhD?
  6. Hey guys, I need some of your help. I was planning to apply for a PhD programs in Statistics, but you will see my major drawback below: Undergrad: international no-name university but the best in my country Majors: Math Minors: Econ GPA: 3.45, Major GPA: 3.81 Type of Student: International male GRE General Test: 169 Q (96%), 162 V (88%), 3.5W GRE Subject Test in Mathematics: None TOEFL: 108 Programs Applying: Statistics (Ms/PhD) Research Experience: Currently I am working on my capstone project which is mainly about numerical methods and working on another paper on finite elements (hopefully submit for publishing by the end of the year). In addition, last year I had some research experience in studying matrix factorization in NLP with one of my prof but did not results in paper. Research interest: Nothing specific Letters of Recommendation: I am thinking about three professors: one I am doing capstone project with (I think he is pretty well known in some research group), one I have studied NLP with and the last one taught me 3 advanced math classes (got 3 A's). Math/Statistics Grades: Calc II A-, Linear Algebra A, Intro to Proofs B+, Applied Stat methods A, Diff Eqs B+, Real Analysis I A, Graph Theory A, Numerical Methods A-, Probability A, Regression Analysis B+, Actuarial Math I A-, Stochastic Processes A, Stochastic Calculus A, Nonlinear Diff Eqs A-, Nonlinear Optimization A, Design of Experiments A-, Math Stat B+. Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: this semester taking 2 graduate level classes (one in statistics and one in applied mathematics). As you see my cumulative GPA is a disaster. In a freshman year I had some issues and eventually got 2.7 as my first year GPA, then I changed my major into math and the average GPA for the last two years was something about 3.75. I wonder if you can give an advice on whether should I try directly apply for a PhD or first do Ms in Stats? I will be also grateful if you can help me in composing list of universities: should I aim only top 20-30 or give a try for top 10? Thank you guys!
  7. Thank you guys, appreciate that
  8. Good day everyone! My question is following: if I apply for the PhD and will be rejected, is it common that the university will consider my application for its Ms program? Or I should apply for Ms separately? Thanks everyone!
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