Undergrad Institution: Generic state school without a PhD program in mathematics or statistics
Undergrad Major: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Statistics
Grad Institution: Larger state school, USNews ranked for mathematics/applied mathematics PhD, but on the lower end. No statistics program at all.
Grad Major: Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
GPA(Undergrad): 3.57
GPA(Masters): 3.87
Type of Student: Domestic
Relevant Courses(Undergraduate):
Calculus 1-3, Abstract Algebra I, Real Analysis I, DiffEQ, Linear Algebra: All A-'s
Abstract Algebra II, Real Analysis II, Topology, Comp Sci courses: All A's
Several generic statistics courses with A to A-'s
Relevant Courses(Graduate):
Probability I had a B and this was my only sub-A grade.
Mathematical Statistics I, Mathematical Statistics II, Probability II, Sequential Analysis: All A's
Some other applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses.
My classes were all measure theory and used Cassella Berger for the statistics. Probability was a mix of books.
GRE General: V/Q/A: 157/162/5
GRE Math Subject: I don't think this is worth even taking, no?
Programs Applying: Statistics/Biostatistics PhD
Research Experience: Master's thesis with regression/high-dimensional statistics topics.
I'm hoping Ohio State isn't a complete reach. Ideally I'd probably like to applying from there down, in terms of rankings.
Worth retaking GRE general for 160+/160+?
I have two strong LOR's from active-in-research, have-graduated-PhD's faculty. Most of my masters program were between two professors, and one was my advisor. My third letter while strong isn't from anyone in active research/advising PhD's.