GnomeSain

Hi folks, I'm wrapping up my masters in math and preparing to apply to PhD programs. I spent 4 years on my masters, but I was involved in three major research projects, one of which will be published. And I have a very strong thesis. But nonetheless does it hurt my application having spent so long on my masters ? Also, should I mention this on my statement of purpose? Namely, that I spent a long time on my thesis but I got a lot of research experience to better prepare me for PhD programs?

Hi folks, I just want to get an idea of how many hours I should expect to "work" while in grad school. Here are hours that count towards work: 1) homework 2) attending classes 3) teaching classes/grading 4) conducting research 5) traveling, giving seminars, etc. I'm not counting chores as work. They're part of "freetime." I plan on applying to math or statistics PhD programs. I've been in industry for a few years so I have a pretty good work ethic. I can put in a good solid 60 hours a week. I'm not a math genius so I kinda have to work harder to keep with Putnam fellows and the sort. But if I have to put in 80+ hours... I better reconsider grad school.

Hi all, I think many have encountered this situation before. I got an A in a class (top 5 out of class of 200) but I hardly interacted with the professor. I did, however, interact with the GSI to a great extent and she seems to personally like me. Is possible to get a joint LOR, where the GSI can write it while the professor and the GSI both sign it? Has anyone successfully done this? How should I go about it?