[Hours per week for statistics /biostatistics phd?]

Just saw someone saying they did 90 hours / week in Bioinformatics PHD during the summer. I just wanted to confirm what the experience for you guys?

I know that phd is supposed to stretch your limits, but I just wanted to hear other people experiences.

[2022 Applicant Profiles and Admission Results for Statistics/Biostatistics]

Undergrad Institution: UT Austin
Major(s): Mathematics 
Minor(s): Certificates in CS and Stats
GPA: 3.90

Type of Student: Domestic Male Asian (Severe Hearing Loss)

 

GRE General Test*:
Q: 167 
V: 159 
W: 4.0 

 

Programs Applying: Biostatistics, Statistics

 

Research Experience: Statistics REU at Texas state, and Applied Math REU at Emory

 

Awards/Honors/Recognitions: GPA Honors/ Ranked top 20 percent in 2021

 

Pertinent Activities or Jobs: grader and learning assitant each for one semester

 

Letters of Recommendation: Two Lor from REU (wasn't very productive) One lor from real analysis ( generic, but mentioned i was good student)

 

Math: Calc I and II (AP credit), Calc 3(A), discrete math (A), probability (A), ODE (A-), intro to number theory (A), proof linear algebra (A), Real Analysis I (A), intro to stochastic process (A), intro to math stats (A), Math learning assistant experience (A), numerical analysis (A), Complex analysis ( currently taking- High B or low A), PDE (A)

CS: intro to programming (A), data structures and algos for non cs majors (A-), elements of data base(A), elements of data analytics(data mining) (A), graphics and visuals (A)

 

Applying to Where:

 

U Michigan Biostatistics - Accepted

 

Ohio State University Statistics - Accepted

 

UIUC Statistics - Accepted

 

Baylor Statistics - Accepted

 

Michigan State Statistics - Accepted

 

TAMU Statistics - Did not hear

 

Rice Statistics - DId not hear

 

UT Austin Statistics - DId not hear(waitlisted)

 

Columbia Biostatistics - Did not hear

 

Northwestern Statistics - Did not hear (was Interviewed)

 

Harvard Statistics - Rejected

 

Harvard Biostatistics - Rejected

 

UT Houston Biostatistics - Rejected

 

Yale Biostatistics - Rejected

 

JHU Biostatistics - Rejected

 

Brown Biostatistics- Rejected

 

Duke Statistics - Rejected

 

Duke Biostatistics - Rejected

 

Columbia Statistics - Rejected

 

U Chicago Statistics - Rejected

 

I am waiting to hear from Texas schools before committing to Michigan. 

[Improving my Application for Biostats PhD]

If you are not going to do master, I think you can try work as research assistant?

[umichigan biostats vs umichigan stats]

Didn't apply to umichigan stats phd, but got into umichigan biostats.

I am just curious, I know that they are "fairly equal" programs, but I am just wondering how does someone pick which one of them, if they want to focus on applied research or something related to machine learning?

[Fall 2022 Statistics/Biostatistics Applicant Thread]

https://discord.gg/PaYf4BWD

[2022 Applicant Profiles and Admission Results for Statistics/Biostatistics]

I found the applicant profiles and admission results over previous years to be helpful while selecting the schools I chose to apply to, and now seems like a good time to start the thread for this year. Copy the template below and fill in as much info as you would like. Keep in mind that you can't edit your post for very long after posting, so it may be good to wait until you have most of your results before posting.

 

Here are some links to threads from previous years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.

 

Below is the template:

Undergrad Institution: (School or type of school (such as Big state/Lib Arts/Ivy/Technical/Foreign (Country?))
Major(s):
Minor(s):
GPA:

Type of Student: (Domestic/International (Country?), Male/Female?, Minority?)

GRE General Test:
Q: xxx (xx%)
V: xxx (xx%)
W: x.x (xx%)
GRE Subject Test in Mathematics:
M: xxx (xx%)

TOEFL Score: (xx = Rxx/Lxx/Sxx/Wxx) (if applicable)

Grad Institution: (school or type of school?) (if applicable)

Concentration: 
GPA:
 

Programs Applying: (Statistics/Operation Research/Biostatistics/Financial Math/etc.)

 

Research Experience: (At your school or elsewhere? What field? How much time? Any publications or conference talks etc...)
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: (Within your school or outside?)
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: (Such as tutor, TA, etc...)

Letters of Recommendation: (what kinds of professors? "well-known" in field? etc.)

Math/Statistics Grades:  (calculus sequence,  mathematical statistics, probability,  real analysis etc.) 
Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: (Such as connections, grad classes, etc...)

Applying to Where: (Color use here is welcome)
School - Program / Admitted/Rejected/Waitlisted/Pending on (date) / Accepted/Declined
School - Program / Admitted/Rejected/Waitlisted/Pending on (date) / Accepted/Declined
School - Program / Admitted/Rejected/Waitlisted/Pending on (date) / Accepted/Declined

[2022 PhD Statistics / Biostatistics Profile Evaluation]

1 hour ago, j_li said:

You should already get invited to interview with top biostatistics program like UW, Harvard, and JHU. 

If your thesis advisor really likes you, it pretty much guaranteed for you to get UChicago's offer.

I am little surprised, as you indicated your interest in statistical genetics, but Michigan (the power house of statistical genetics) isn't in your application list.  

Good luck with your application.

Quick question, what schools that if they don't give you interview, you are pretty much rejected for statistics and biostatistics?

Thanks!

[Fall 2022 Statistics/Biostatistics Applicant Thread]

I am pretty sure that i had to specify faculty preferences when i applied.

[Fall 2022 Statistics/Biostatistics Applicant Thread]

19 hours ago, tallguyfromstats said:

I saw last year's post and thought it would be a nice time to start an application thread.

Additionally, I believe emails for interviews for PhD biostatistics programs have started rolling in. 

Hey there!

Thanks for starting the thread!

Which schools have already sent out interviews?

Thanks

[How bad if i made these mistakes in the sop?]

I wrote "Rice A&M" and "Baylor A&M". I already submitted the sop, but emailed the admissions.

This is for the statistics PhD programs.

[Which Statistics / biostatistics phd programs give fee waivers for applications?]

10 minutes ago, Ryuk said:

I also attended the statistics REU at Texas State. A surprising number of schools gave me a fee waiver just for participating in an REU summer program. It literally saved me hundreds of dollars. I can search around and see if I stored a list of schools that did this.

Thanks! Do you just put the reu on the school's application's research experience? How do you get the fee waiver?

Thanks!

[Which Statistics / biostatistics phd programs give fee waivers for applications?]

9 hours ago, bayessays said:

Big Ten Alliance https://btaa.org/resources-for/students/freeapp/eligibility

All of these schools have at least one of a stats phd/biostat phd/math phd with stats focus.  Success may vary by school and some will have stricter requirements, but I've gotten a ton of free apps this way.

 University of Chicago
 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 Indiana University
 University of Iowa
 University of Maryland
 University of Michigan
 Michigan State University
 University of Minnesota
 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
 Northwestern University
 Ohio State University
 Pennsylvania State University
 Purdue University
 Rutgers University
 University of Wisconsin Madison

Thanks!

[Which Statistics / biostatistics phd programs give fee waivers for applications?]

Just looking, I know that TAMU stats phd program give fee waivers for domestic applicants.

[GRE score worth submitting?]

@bayessays, Thanks for the answer!

[GRE score worth submitting?]

Hi! I was wondering if I should sumbit my GRE score considering that the majority of statistics and biostatistics probably recommends sending GRE score?

My gre score was Quant: 167. Verbal 159, AWA: 4.0

[Fall 2022 Evaluation for Stats / biostats phd?]

Thank you!

 

[Fall 2022 Evaluation for Stats / biostats phd?]

Hi all, I retook the GRE and got 326 (167 quant and 159 V). This is unofficial score, but I want to know if this is sufficient for some of the biostatistics schools?

Thank you 

[Actuary looking to apply for statistics PhD]

2 minutes ago, bayessays said:

Absolutely, especially for a domestic student.  For lower-ranked programs, it wouldn't necessarily even be the end of the world if you didn't have real analysis.  But OP has essentially no theoretical math background, which is why these programs are not just unlikely but impossible given his current profile.

Thank you!

[Actuary looking to apply for statistics PhD]

15 hours ago, Casorati said:

The major problem in your profile is your weak math background. At the minimum, you would need two semesters of real analysis and/or some other proof-based courses. However, I don't see any proof-based courses in your profile. The actuarial science program at Waterloo is intended for people who wanna become an actuary. Unfortunately, the mathematical training you obtained from the program is not enough for you to apply for statistics PhD. You would've been better off if you majored in pure math/applied math/CO. However, if you can make up the required mathematical background, you will not be at a disadvantage when it comes to admission. If you could take a few courses in real analysis/measure theory and get A's in them, then you might have a chance at some of the top 50's such as CSU/FSU/Iowa. You should also have a good shot at Waterloo. Given your math background, I wouldn't suggest you take the math GRE subject test. Only if you have had most of the pure math courses should you consider taking the test.

Not the OP, but I am stats phd applying for fall 2022. Is one semester of Real analysis (no measure theory, but used rudin) enough if I took bunch of other math classes?

Thanks

[Letter of recommendation question]

Hello, I have an question regarding letter of recommendation.

I just finish my semester, and I am nearly about to apply graduate programs for biostatistics and statistics.

Is it advisable to ask my real analysis professor (took it in Fall 2020/ A) for letter of recommendation over the Complex Analysis (Spring 2021 / A-)?

I was asking this question, because I was wondering if graduate programs want to see letter of recommendation from real analysis, or classes you took recently?
 

I say both professors know me well equally, but I already asked the real analysis professor for REU, so it is proper to ask him again.

[Fall 2022 Evaluation for Stats / biostats phd?]

@trynagetby

@bayessays

Thank for advice! What would be some good "safety schools" that I can look into.

[Fall 2022 Evaluation for Stats / biostats phd?]

Student Type: Domestic Asian male with severe hearing loss

Applying for: Biostats / Stats PhD Fall 2022 

Undergrad: UT Austin

Major: Mathematics with certificates in computer science and statistics

GPA: 3.90 overall and 3.9580 in major

Math: Calc I and II (AP credit), Calc 3(A), discrete math (A), probability (A), ODE (A-), intro to number theory (A), proof linear algebra (A), Real Analysis I (A), intro to stochastic process (A), intro to math stats (A), Math learning assistant experience (A), numerical analysis (A), Complex analysis ( currently taking- High B or low A), PDE (A)

CS: intro to programming (A), data structures and algos for non cs majors (A-), elements of data base(A), elements of data analytics(data mining) (A), graphics and visuals (A)

Research - Statistics REU at Texas state, and incoming reu at Emory.

Work Experience: grader and learning assitant each for one semester, but not anymore

GRE: 163 Q, 156 V, 4.5 AW ( WILL RETAKE)

Letter of Recommendation: I will probably ask the professors at the two reu, and one of the math professors I took class under. I think they will be medicore or fine.

Questions: Any advice for improvements? I am only decided on applying to UT, TAMU, and Rice. I am unsure on what other schools to apply to. Is the next semester course load of applied regression, applied statistics, and elements of software engineering okay? Any other courses should I take? I am really interested in machine learning and data science related fields, but I am unsure on what to study in graduate school.

Thank you!