jamesw1234

Hi - I was wondering if anyone might be able to give me some advice on MS Statistics applications. I am really interested in pursuing a PhD in Statistics and for many reasons I have decided that I would be best to do an MS first. The main thing I am worried about in my application is my C+ in Honors Real Analysis. I took the Honors version of the class as I wanted to challenge myself, but as we can see this resulted in a low grade. A bit of context - I took this in my first semester on a year abroad in the US where I was adjusting to a new country and environment. I also took 2 other 400-level math courses the same semester as well as a STAT class and therefore had quite a high workload. C+ in Real Analysis was my only bad grade. I got an A+ in Abstract Algebra and an A in Complex Analysis so I am hoping the admissions committee would still see that I am competent in upper level math? The year before, I also took a course introducing real analysis at my home institution where I achieved an A (The course does not have a trivial name, however, so it is not obvious from my transcript). With all this info (New environment, honors track class, high performance in other courses, high performance in real analysis at home institution), I am wondering if it is worth explaining the grade in my application or if it is not necessary? Do you think I can still get into an MS program (e.g. Ohio State) with this result? Thanks for your help!

Hi all, Wondering if I could get some advice on my admissions chances to the schools below for MS Statistics, and whether I should apply to any others or remove any (Currently I have a lot listed). I picked these schools based on factors of affordabilty/funding as well as reputation. Schools: UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, UChicago, UCLA, Duke, UW, Purdue, Wisconsin-Madison, NC State, UC Davis, UCSD, UIUC, Minnesota-Twin Cities, Iowa State, Arizona State, UMass-Amherst, Michigan State, University of Florida, University of Iowa, FSU, UGA, Wake Forest, Ohio State, Bowling Green State I would be happy with any of these programs, but just want to gauge my chances of where I should be hoping for. I want to go into PhD after my MS but think an MS would make sense to do while I gain research experience and develop a stronger skillset and therefore more insight into specific PhD topics. Here are my stats: Student Type: International Undergrad: T10 UK University Major: Math Grade: A's in everything bar one course (B) (No GPA system in UK, but will have top grade) Study Abroad: At an Ivy GPA: 3.71 Courses at both: Solid foundations in math and stats including calc courses, linear algebra, abstract algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, machine learning, statistics, probability,... Took the honors track for real analysis and ended up getting a C+, so that's a worry of mine. All other grades are fine (Study abroad GPA would have been 3.9-3.95 without real analysis) Research / Projects: No research experience. Have the opportunity to do masters thesis in senior year undergrad so will take this up - will go on application. Wrote complex analysis paper in class taken under notable mathematician in the field - don't know if this adds anything? Other than that just projects in data analysis, math posters, presentations etc (All coursework). Letters: Probably average - My university has large classes (200+) where you don't get to know professors. Letters will come from professor I knew from study abroad (smaller class so knew better), thesis advisor, and my student adviser throughout my undergrad. GRE: Haven't taken yet, but have a lot of time so would hope to score pretty well. Really appreciate any advice on what tier of school people think I have a shot at. If any further details are needed I will happily provide. Thanks!