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@Stat Assistant Professor It is definitely not possible to have double majors, minors, etc in the country where I am currently attending college in. However, it is possible to take sufficient math classes usually required for Statistics PhD. It is possible for me to take at max 3 semesters of calculus, 2 semesters of linear algebra, 2 semesters of real analysis, a semester of probability, a semester of programming, the 2 semesters of economics statistics already included in my major (econ stats here basically covers the same material as math stats), and 2 semesters of math for econ (optimization, etc). Nonetheless, it will probably be hard for me to take other math classes other than the above mentioned. Will taking the GRE Math Subject Test help? Or applying for Masters at the really top programs (Stanford, Harvard, Berkeley) while applying for PhD at lower tier programs seems more possible?

Hello! I am an international undergraduate freshman currently attending a Top 50 QS Asian university, majoring in economics. I am interested, if possible, in applying to Statistics PhD programs in the US right after I graduate. However, my econ background is making me scared of really applying to stats programs since I don't see a lot of econ majors really making it to the top programs. I will try my best to take the sufficient math courses such as linear algebra, advanced calculus, etc and try to get as much research experience as possible and maybe even get some applied statistics-related internships (since I'm more or less more interested in applied stats). Are top stats PhD programs truly impossible considering my background? Will definitely take the GRE Math subject test if it's necessary to prove my math ability to the adcoms tbh. Thanks!