[Pros and Cons of CMU Statistics]

I think it would help to know what you're interested in, what schools you're deciding between, and what factors are most important to you in your decision making process. 

 

(Might be biased since I accepted my offer to join their department in Fall)

[Fall 2020 Statistics Applicant Thread]

 

On 3/12/2020 at 10:36 PM, Do_EE said:

Is this the CMU MSPPM DA program? I got accepted into this too; I'm surprised you'd choose CMU over UChicago and Columbia - keen to understand your reasoning.

On 3/13/2020 at 1:41 AM, bayessays said:

CMU has a statistics and public policy joint PhD program.

Yeah, it's the joint PhD in Statistics and Public Policy. To me, CMU has the perfect blend of what I want and even though UChicago and Columbia may be higher ranked, I don't know if they offer what I want or if I'd be a good fit. 

[Fall 2020 Statistics Applicant Thread]

23 hours ago, dberlind said:

Had an interview with CMU today for joint Stats Public Policy. Interviewer said they have four spots in the program. It seems like the only chance of getting off the waitlist is if someone turns their spot down.  I see two acceptances and one other waitlist on the results page (guessing there are more). Anyone thinking of turning their offer down?

@dberlind I was accepted to the CMU joint policy/stats program. From what I understand, 6 people were accepted to the program, and professors say they usually have a pretty high yield for this program. I also got into UChicago and Columbia, but I'll probably attend CMU. Best of luck though! It's possible that people would turn it down.