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Yeah, same here. I missed at an easy 78-80%. Still remember 4 problems that I should have had correct. I prepared a lot for the September exam; didn't prepare much for the October exam, and my score still took a 10% hike. I just couldn't do 'damage control' by getting a hold on incorrect problems that I should have otherwise gotten correct. I think I'll send this score to 2/4 schools on my list that recommend it. Let's see how it goes.

I have the same score. I've been told by some people on this website to not submit this score if it's optional or even strongly recommended; however, a couple of people have told me that I can go ahead and submit it as this score is in the 70-75% which will not significantly aid one's application for top schools but will not necessarily hurt it as well. Apparently, the consensus on this website seems to be that you should submit your score to schools when it's around 75-80% or above. The difference between this score and a 71% is taken into account by 2-3 questions,so I'm not sure how the admissions committees would view a 71% vs a 78%, and you could have gotten the latter by getting 3 more problems correct.

See above.

I'm still a bit confused about whether I'd like to submit it to Chicago, and Columbia. I know my chances there are slim, but I'll still take my chances. You're right. I'm not surprised these schools get a lot of applicants who get >80%. What about middle tier schools like Ohio State, Minnesota that don't even recommend it? I'm not so sure whether a Stats program would really like to see a score on the MGRE exam in the first place. Right now, I'm thinking of not sending it to Stats schools that don't even recommend it, and I can send it to 2/4 schools that do. I'll have to send it to math schools, even the middle tier one's. Any last minute suggestions for schools I can consider above the top 25 and below the top 25 range to optimize my list? I'm just freaking out now I guess.

Hey everyone, I got my updated score on the GRE Subject Test, and it's 760 (71%). I'm both glad and sad. The difference between 71% and 80% is just 3-4 problems, and I should have had this score. Someone like just can't do damage control on stupid exams. ? Do you think I should submit this score? Again, only schools like Chicago, Columbia, Washington etc. require/recommend it. I'm going to submit it to applied math schools that require it, though. I know cracking the top 20 is going to be difficult for an international student like me, but I don't want to have any regrets so I think I'll still apply to around 3-4 top 20 schools and take my chances. But my main problem is that most applied probability faculty seems to be only concentrated in top stats/math departments. Any last minute suggestions for schools that have good applied probability people below top 20. Except for the usual culprits like MSU, Ohio State (mostly in math) etc. For example, I liked the program at JHU but then again I'm not so sure if I should apply there due to the competition. I'm freaking out these days trying to finalize my list. I don't want to settle for a super low school but at the same time I want to take my chances and apply broadly. My complete list of schools as of yet: https://imgur.com/a/n8NCKwd Sorry for the long post. I'm just starting to get super nervous now.

Yes, I'm mostly hedging my bets on schools in the 20-40 range. However, I'm going to take my chances and apply above as well. Thinking of Canada as well because of future job prospects so I'll try and sneak a couple of app's there I guess.

I emailed Simon Fraser as well and they said that most of their international students get funded as well. I guess I'll take my chances at 3 Canadian schools I guess. Simon Fraser and the likes, and maybe 1 along the lines of Waterloo.

Hey. Sorry for fixing in, but I've been meaning to apply to some Canadian programs as well, and my concern is also that it's very difficult to get funding unless you're a PR/citizen. I guess both of you have already seen my profile. Any suggestions for programs I could tackle. I was thinking maybe one in the Waterloo category and others in the Simon Fraser etc category.

I must add that I guess my impression is colored by the fact that math departments seem to have varying opinion about GRE Math Subject Tests. For example, almost top 20 schools use it as a filter to develop the first short list of applicants. On the other hand, some schools don’t put too much emphasis on this test. For example, I was tentatively recommended for admission by a professor at Minnesota, a top 20-25 school, with a sub, sub par score. Also, a 60% score is considered all right for middle tier math programs (25-50) but I agree that things are just stacked against international students. For example, see Pete Clark’s response to a query here: https://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/32171/should-i-report-a-48th-percentile-math-gre-subject-exam-score-for-programs-where In any case, since not the top, too recommend it, you really, really need a top score to make it count, but I was under the impression that at least sending it won’t hurt one’s application.

@Casorati Makes sense, but will this score *hurt* my application. 61% is supposed to be all right. Respectable but not great. 80% is considered good enough for pure math applicants to top 25 schools. Of course, top 15 schools are very, very selective. So it can't hurt, right? At least I think it shouldn't. ? But yes, I agree, it's an all right, and not exceptional score, so it probably wouldn't add any additional value, which is why I won't submit it to schools that don't request it, even Berkeley and UNC.

@Casorati True. I'm not hedging by bets on the first 3 schools, but I sure do hope my application gets considered at UNC Chapel Hill. In any case, the first 4 schools on my list are dream schools, so yes, I agree with you. I think they're good matches as far as my interests are concerned, so I'll take my chances. I know the competition is fierce, but I thought having a decent (but not great) score of 61% would at least not disqualify me, but I guess, as you're saying, that's not true. The confounding factor here is that only the top, top schools require/recommend the test so one does really need a top score for them; otherwise, I think a 60-70% score can be good enough for middle tier applied math/statistics schools, but most statistics schools don't required it so, meh.

Also, what about schools that strongly recommend the MGRE? Columbia and UChicago. I know my chances over there are little, but I’ll still apply as I don’t want to have any regrets. The MGRE won’t aid my app but I sure hope it doesn’t hurt it. Your thoughts? Should I submit it there? I assume strongly recommended means you better submit it, especially for international students.

Hi, Thanks for your response. Based on your experience of applying last year (I believe), do you think the list of schools mentioned in the post above seem all right? I definitely want to not have any regrets so I will be applying to the first 4 schools. Other than that, what do you think, based on your experience of going through the process? Also any suggestions for schools it may be worthwhile for me to consider?

Hi, I took the GRE Subject Test and got 61% (710). I’m disappointed as I was aiming for a high 700’s, which would have gotten me around 75%-80%, and the difference between that is only 7-8 problems (the curve is very steep in this range). I definitely could have cracked the 70% on this version of the test, but this test, by its nature, isn't meant for someone like me. Do you think this is a respectable score for the Statistics PhD programs? I know only top programs either require or recommend it. I’m going to sit for the test again in a couple of weeks though and see if I can take it up to 70%. Only top schools like Columbia, Chicago etc. recommend it, and all no one but Stanford requires it. I have a 4 top 20 schools in my list. Here's my profile: Schools on my list: Berkeley UChicagoColumbia UNC Chapel HillMinnesota UC Davis/PurdueOhio State Boston UniversityMichigan StateUConnUPittTexas A&MUniversity of IowaColorado State UMass Amherest

Yes, funding seems to be an issue in Canada for the most part. Canadian schools also tend to required students to have a previous master's degree. I guess I'll try and email a couple of departments. Figuring out funding requirements seems to be an issue. I've heard getting a Canadian student visa is harder than getting a US student visa, and funding is also an issue (no major concepts of large state schools there), but I've also heard job prospects seem more appealing in Canada as well (surprisingly, even getting PR). So I would definitely like to tap this option by applying to a couple of schools there.

Sorry, I couldn't find a way to delete the first post. I'll keep one of these posts here because I'm looking for recommendations for PhD programs in Canada as per my profile, and I'm not well-versed about the range of schools that will be appropriate for me there.

Hi, Can someone suggest some good PhD programs in Statistics that don’t require a thesis based master’s degree. Here’s my profile: Also, in addition it would be great If someone can comment on the overall quality of the programs and job prospects compared to the USA. I’m more well versed about the programs etc in the USA, so I’m trying to get a different perspective.

Hi, Can someone suggest some good PHD programs in Statistics that don’t require a thesis based master’s degree. Here’s my profile: Also, in addition it would be great If someone can comment on the overall quality of the programs and job prospects compared to the USA. I’m more well versed about the programs etc in the USA, so I’m trying to get a different perspective.

@omicrontrabb @Stat PhD Now Postdoc Would you mind commenting on the tentative list of schools I have made: Berkeley Columbia UNC Chapel Hill Iowa State NC State Minnesota Penn State Ohio State Boston University (Probability track in Math) Michigan State UConn etc. (a safety?) Does it look reasonable. I think it's too crowded near the 15-25 range, and maybe I need to add some schools in the lower end of the 30-40 range. Suggestions?

@bayessays Would you mind commenting on the tentative list of schools I have made: Berkeley Columbia UNC Chapel Hill Iowa State NC State Minnesota Penn State Ohio State Boston University (Probability track in Math) Michigan State UConn etc. (a safety?) Does it look reasonable. I think it's too croweded near the 15-25 range, and maybe I need to add some schools in the lower end of the 30-40 range. Suggestions?

Hi, Do grad schools normally offer fee waivers for international students? I tried emailing some grad schools but so far no luck. Any track record of grad programs in applied math/stats that have a track record of giving fee waivers to internationals.

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for PhD programs in Computer Science with a focus on Computational Mathematics, Complexity Theory etc. Basically, I am interested in seeing if there are Computer Science programs that may be susceptible to investing in someone with a math background (master's) who's interested in applied math. For example, University of Chicago's CS department has a Computational Mathematics track, and I think I'll take my chances there. I'm interested in probability and quantum computing, so I suppose I can consider applying to CS departments. My profile is here: Suggestions?

Thanks. I suppose I'll use this list as a reference point, and add 1-2 top schools and/or 1-2 lower ranked schools based on the Math GRE Subject Test score I get which may add value to my application.

@bayessays True. Admissions are going to be tough. Hopefully, some option opens up for me. Would you recommend I apply to at least some schools in the top 15 category? I'm thinking of Chicago, Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill and Columbia. May apply to 2-3 of them. Other than that, I'm considering Iowa State/Colorado State, UC Davis/Purdue, Minnesota, Michigan State, Ohio State/NC State. Seems reasonable? Or suggestions? If you'd like, I can share a detailed breakdown of my potential list of schools via Google Sheets.

@bayessays Yes, physics research in applied math is usually related to PDE, fluid dynamics etc. I'm applying to applied math/math programs that have people doing probability and statistics. Arizona, UC Boulder, Southern California come to mind. Some of these schools also have people doing some kind of physics. For quantum computing, I'm trying to be at the right university in the sense that I'll tackle the applied math/CS programs over there, and see if I can get a position. Quantum Computing seems to be a cross-disciplinary field, so my main goal is to be at the right university for it. Interesting. Yes, a lot of Stats departments seem to have people doing biophysics, computational neuroscience. Cracking the top 10 is going to be quite hard, though. For example, Chicago's Statistics PhD program and CS PhD program (Computational Mathematics Track) seem to be compatible with my interests as well, but they'll tough to crack for me. Do you mind looking at my profile (shared above) and make some suggestions then? Based on the US News rankings, I think I should be targeting the top 20-35 range as a reasonable. I'll be applying to some top schools though to take my chances.