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Undergrad Institution: Top 10 University known for grade deflation Major(s): Math and Statistics Minor(s): GPA: 3.87 Type of Student: (Domestic/International (Country?), Male/Female?, Minority?) Domestic white male GRE General Test: Q: 167 (90%) V: 170 (99%) W: 4.0 (57%) GRE Subject Test in Mathematics: M: 760 (71%) Programs Applying: Stats Phd's Research Experience: Did a math GRE over the summer at my undergrad. After graduating, interned in a bio lab working on virology modeling papers with a publication under review. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Nothing beyond grade-related stuff Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Calculus TA, hired by my college as a statistics tutor, TA in high school math camp Letters of Recommendation: Math professor at my undergrad, statistics "senior lecturer" at my undergrad, boss at the biology lab. Math/Statistics Grades: Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistical Theory and Methods, Abstract Algebra, Optimization, Numerical Analysis, Biostatistical Methods, Stochastic Processes, Algorithms, Complex Analysis, Regression Analysis (Mostly all A's with a few A-'s) Applying to Where: UC Berkeley / Rejected University of Washington / Rejected Columbia / Rejected Cornell / Rejected UChicago / Waitlisted, then rejected UCLA / No response = rejected University of Wisconsin / Accepted UIUC / Accepted U Minnesota / Accepted Ohio State U / Accepted with fellowship = extra $$/no TA duties for first year University of Boston (Statistics PhD within their Math Department) / One of my letters of recommendation never got sent...RIP All acceptances were with TA offers of around $20,000. I have no idea what I'll end up doing research in, but I love math/statistics and I'm excited to explore! Don't be discouraged and think that a PhD is not for you if you're in the same boat.

Thank you all so much for the info--I think I will apply to PhD programs on your advice! Two other questions: I'm curious about the importance of having undergraduate statistics research experience for applications. As I mentioned, I did a math REU for one summer during undergrad, but I don't have experience working with any professors, and I was wondering if that will hurt my application. I was also wondering if anyone has any advice on leaning into relationships with professors and other potential recommenders. I have two profs from my undergrad classes who know me and whom I can probably ask for LOR's from, but I will need to ask for a letter from one professor who won't necessarily know/remember me too well. How can I re-introduce myself and explain my request? Thanks so much in advance!

Do most Statistics PhD programs provide the option to Master out?

Hi, I just graduated college this past June, and I'm going to be applying to graduate statistics programs to begin in Fall 2020. Here is my profile. Undergraduate Institution: University of Chicago Majors: BS in Math, BA in Statistics GPA: 3.87 Type of Student: Domestic Male GRE General: 170 V (99%), 167 Q (90%), 4 W (57%) (I could also take and most likely do well on the Math GRE if it will help my app.) Programs: MS/PhD in Statistics Letters of Recommendation: This is a bit of a question mark for me. I will be asking professors who I've taken classes with. Two of these professors, I have developed relationships with by going to office hours. The third professor will not know me that well. Any advice on reaching out and developing a relationship with a professor (now that I've already graduated) is much appreciated! Research Experience: Summer math REU after my freshman year, authored an expository paper related to probability. Relevant Coursework: Real Analysis (three quarters, last of which covered measure theory), Linear Algebra, Probability, Statistical Theory and Methods, Abstract Algebra, Optimization, Numerical Analysis, Biostatistical Methods, Stochastic Processes, Algorithms, Complex Analysis, Regression Analysis Programming: Took intro cs classes at my school and have proficiency in R from stat courses. Work Experience: TA for calculus, TA for high school math program, statistics tutor for undergrads. My big question is whether I should be applying for masters or phd programs. I am interested in more mathematical statistics, and I think I would like to continue to a PhD eventually. But I think it might be a good idea to do a Masters first to see whether I like and am capable of research, as well as to get better letters of recommendation. I appreciate any advice people have!