statmigrant

Thank you both for your feedback. Re: your point @StatsG0d, yes I've taken all of those classes online, but I am soon planning to just be working on my applications and my courses as nondegree student. So I'll be taking Mathematical Stats and Stochastic Operations Research in person at least (Real Analysis though will be online through UIUC Netmath). If this is a potential concern, do either of you think it might be worth it to add on another upper-level math course to take in person and get a strong letter? Something theoretical and proof based like Abstract Algebra or Numerical Analysis, maybe? I'm not sure i could do it in the same semester as Stats, Stochastic OR, and Real Analysis, but I could maybe swap out Stochastic OR or delay my application for more classes.

Profile: Domestic Student with a BA in the Humanities. Discovered interest in programming, statistics, public (health) policy late into undergrad, took additional math courses online and at local university after graduation. Undergrad Institution: Top 30 in US (top 5 public university) Majors: Middle Eastern Studies (Arabic) and Philosophy Major GPA: 4.0; Cumulative: 3.76 (Due to quite bad Accounting & Econ (non-mathematical) grades one semester) GRE: Q: 165 V: 168 Coursework: In Undergrad - Applied Calc 1 (A), Statistical Inference (A), Intro to Programming (A), Healthcare Policy (A) After - Calc 1-3 (A), Linear Algebra (A), Probability Theory (A), Intro to Advanced Math/Proofs (A), Advanced Linear Algebra (A) Plan To Take - Real Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, Stochastic Operations Research Experience: ~2 years working at a medical relief NGO based out of DC. 1.5 of those working primarily as a research coordinator. Nothing too quantitative, did some basic data processing and analysis. Switched to part-time to take some of the math prereqs above. Expect to get a positive LoR from the MD(RES) I worked under. Proficient with R, SQL. Have some basic data cleaning and analysis projects I've put together on the side. Target Programs: Interested in applied/computational methods more than theory. Along those lines, I'm looking primarily at biostats but also applying to general statistics programs. Given my lack of research experience and unconventional background, I think shooting for a MS might make the most sense and let me get into a higher-ranked program. My goal for a masters would be a top 15 program, maybe top 30-ish for PhD. Is that realistic? ------- Thanks for the help!