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Can anyone give some pros and cons or any thoughts on UMich's PhD stats program versus UNC-STOR's PhD stats program. For example, are the difference in rankings significant between the two? Thanks.

So I'm in my senior year of a physics major at my university and am looking to apply to some statistics PhD programs this fall. I was wondering how important it is to take a Real Analysis course before/during the semester I'm applying. I signed up for a course in Real Analysis at my university, but was advised to take a course in proofs first which would push back my Real Analysis course to my second semester (after applications are due). The other course I'm taking this semester to prepare for applications is a Mathematical Statistics course. Would it be better to take something like Advanced Linear Algebra in place of the Math Stats to have another math-heavy course on my transcript for applications? At this point should I even be looking to apply to PhD programs anymore? Thanks for any help!

Thank you so much for your input and suggestions!!!

Sorry should've been more specific about school (PSU). I do expect a 165+ on the GRE Q and I'm relatively confident I can get an A in analysis. Although I'm not sure if they'll be submitted in time because I'll be taking those courses this semester. I skipped a lot mostly due to location but I'll look back at some lists and try to find some more match schools. Thanks for your help!

Undergrad Institution: Penn State Major: Physics - Math Minor GPA: 3.75 Student Type: Black Male GRE General Test: Haven't Taken Yet Courses: Physics: (Didn't know how relevant these would be but included 400 levels ones for completeness): Intro to QM (A), Thermal Physics (A), Adv E&M (A-), Adv Mechanics (B), Math: Linear Algebra (A), Intro to Probability (A), Calc 1 (B), Calc 2 (B+), Calc 3 (A-), Partial/Diff Eqn (A), General Relativity (A) ~ Was coded as a math course at my university so I figured I'd include it. Courses I Plan to Take (Before Graduation) : Real Analysis (I & II), Mathematical Statistics, Advanced Linear Algebra, Might be able to add one or two more based on feedback! Research Experience: Research in high energy particle physics on a particle collider...mostly working on data analytics with ROOT. Programs Applying: PhD in Statistics Awards/honors: University fellowship, 2 physics departmental scholarships, University-wide merit scholarship, Dean's List all semesters Programming Experience: Python, C++, Java, SQL Teaching Experience: TA'd for 2 years and served as a tutor for URM students for 1 year. Letters of Recommendation: One from the professor I'm doing research with, One from a professor I had class w/ and TA'd for 2 years with, One from academic advisor Applying to where: Duke University North Carolina State Chapel Hill *Rutgers *Ohio State *Texas A&M Virginia Tech University of South Carolina University of Virginia *Added based on feedback Not sure how reasonable these schools are or if I should be aiming for a masters program over a PhD at this point. Any feedback or suggestions would be great! Thanks!