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Hey all, I am currently deciding between programs for the fall and I am leaning towards Duke University or University of Colorado Denver. I was wondering what you guys think of these two programs. I am currently going for my Masters, but I might stay for a PhD (undecided at this point). I have had really great experiences at both of them and they will both cost around the same. I know Duke is a more prestigious university, but I am not sure how much that truly matters. I would love to hear all of your thoughts. Thanks so much!!

Undergrad Institution: Big State School Major(s): Statistics and Mathematics Minor(s): n/a GPA: 3.758 Type of Student: Domestic Female GRE General Test: Q: 161 (76%) V: 153 (60%) W: 4.5 (81%) (not great under pressure) GRE Subject Test in Mathematics: M: n/a Programs Applying: Biostatistics Masters Research Experience: SIBS Program, but nothing else Awards/Honors/Recognitions: STEM scholarship, nothing major Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Math Grader Letters of Recommendation: Professor for two of my stat courses (knows me pretty well), instructor from SIBS (worked on research project together), mentor from STEM scholarship (knows me extremely well, but not in stat). Math/Statistics Grades: Calc I (AP), Calc II (B+), Vector Calc (A), Statistical Methods I and II (A, A), Linear Algebra (B+), Probability (B), Math Stat (B), Intro to Experimental Design (A), Transition to Adv. Math (A), Vector Analysis (A), Algebraic Structures (C), Theory of Statistical Inference (B), Computing in Statistics (A), Big Data Analytics (A), Analysis (B), and Ordinary Differential Equations (A) (Also have 2 transfer courses in biostat from SIBS program both with A's) Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: Graduating a year early Applying to Where: Duke - Masters, Admitted, $25,000/year Colorado Denver - MS, Admitted, no funding UNC - MS, Admitted, funding not announced yet Boston - MA, Admitted, $15,000 (total) Emory - MSPH, Admitted, $15,000 + $10,000 in work study (total) Tulane- MS, Admitted, $10,000/year Berkeley- MA, Rejected Brown- ScM, Waitlisted

Hey all! I'm looking for advice on where to apply, and an idea of where I'd get into for Fall 2020. I’m looking for schools that also have a PhD program in case I decide to keep going after Master's. I know my grades are not the highest and my GRE isn’t the best either, but I’m hoping I still have a chance. Thanks for your help! Undergrad Institution: Big state school Major(s): Statistics & Math Minor(s): n/a GPA: 3.758 Type of Student: Domestic white female GRE General Test: Q: 159 (70%) V: 153 (60%) W: 4.5 (81%) (Taking again soon, hoping to bring Q to 80%) GRE Subject Test in Mathematics: M: N/a TOEFL Score: N/a Programs Applying: MS in Biostatistics Research Experience: Did a Summer institute in biostatistics (SIBS) Program Awards/Honors/Recognitions: STEM Scholarship, deans list (all semesters but 1), university scholarship, math honor society, scholars program Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Math grader Letters of Recommendation: Professor for two of my stat courses (knows me well), instructor from SIBS (worked on research project together), mentor from STEM scholarship (knows me extremely well, but not in stat). Math/Statistics Grades: Calc I (AP), Calc II (B+), Vector Calc (A), Statistical Methods I and II (A, A), Linear Algebra (B+), Probability (B), Math Stat (B), Intro to Experimental Design (A), Transition to Adv. Math (A), Vector Analysis (A), Algebraic Structures (C) Currently taking: Theory of Statistical Inference, Computing in Statistics, Big Data Analytics, Analysis, and Ordinary Differential Equations (Also have 2 transfer courses in biostat from SIBS program both with A's) Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: Graduating a year early, almost all math and stat classes are 500-level with lots of theory Applying to Where: Duke Colorado - Denver UNC Boston (MS or MA) Emory Tulane Brown Probably some other (pls help)