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Appreciate the honesty! This is exactly what i wanted to know. I do not mind spending 2-2.5 learning the prereqs. After undergrad, I realise that I much prefer math to economics and honestly i could do another undergrad in math if it weren't for the fortune i'd have to spend. Would getting a decent score(>80%) on the Math GRE level the playing field slightly? I've heard of unis admitting students with deficient math backgrounds but allowing them to sit prereq courses(without counting towards the PhD). Have you seen such cases?

Hi, Seeking advice/opinions on applications for Stat PhD courses in the US. I will be applying to start in Fall 2022. My profile: Nationality: Indian (undergrad in UK, IB Diploma in Singapore) Grade Scale: 1st - A+, 2:1 - A, 2:2 - B Undergraduate - BSc Economics (London School of Economics) with 2:1 Math/Stat Courses - Mathematical Methods(1st), Elementary Stat Theory(1st), Abstract Math( high 2:1), Operations Research(high 2:1), Econometrics(2:2) Postgraduate(Not sure if this is considered postgraduate) - Graduate Certificate in Theoretical Probability and Statistics from Open University (will complete in July 2021) - Im doing this as i have not taken stat courses to at least an intermediate level. Im hoping that this would also help with preparing GRE Math subject test. I have not yet taken GRE and I intend to take the GRE Math Subject test. LOR(have not got yet but expected): Average. Did not build good rapport with professors at undergrad but will do for the grad certificate. Relevant Work Experience: Worked in Credit Risk Advisory in the year since graduating and credit risk internship during the first summer of undergrad Other Relevant Experience - Econometrics Student Lecturer, Quantitative Economics research project I would like to apply for Statistics PhD programs at Washington, UChicago, UMich, U Wisconsin Madison, JHU, Rutgers, UPenn, CMU, BU, Georgia Tech etc I am also open to doing a Biostat PhD ( i do not intend on doing my PhD research in financial statistics) I know i do not have an undergrad math/stat major, but im attempting to improve that situation through the grad cert in theoretical probability and statistics. How do i stand amongst the competition? Would i stand a better chance completing an MA or MS then applying to a PhD program? I have until Dec 2021 to add education/work experience/ qualifications. How can i improve my profile ? Appreciate your advice and thanks for your time!??

Just curious to know. Any updates on admissions? Where are you headed in the fall?