Sligh_Anarchist

Penn State lists their placements very comprehensively on their website: http://stat.psu.edu/alumni

Thanks for the feedback. I accidentally omitted a few things: I took an advanced introductory probability and statistics course during my freshmen year of college, and I'm currently enrolled in a rigorous Probability Theory course. I was exposed to a great deal of statistics during undergrad through an econometrics course. I understand NC State's deadline has officially passed, but it seems to be rolling. UNC and Pittsburgh are still open. Question: For those applicants with less than desirable statistics backgrounds (but plenty of pure math), will some of these programs offer admission with the stipulation that they take some masters level course to start? For example, it looks like Pittsburgh is open to it judging by their webpage. http://www.stat.pitt.edu/graduate/phd-statistics " Students lacking this background can arrange to remediate it either in the first year or in the summers proceeding or following the first year".

I'd appreciate if anyone who has been through the Statistics PhD application process could take some time to offer a profile evaluation and potential chance at admission/funding at the schools I listed. Thanks!! __________________________________________________________________________ Undergraduate: B.A. Mathematics with Minor in Economics Top 10 undergrad ranked in the US News and World Report GPA: 3.7 Standardized Testing: GRE Verbal: 161 GRE Quant: 160 GRE Essay: 5.0 Relevant Coursework: Calculus I, II, III (A) Linear Algebra (A) Real Analysis I (A-) Real Analysis II (A) Abstract Algebra I (A-) Discrete Mathematics (A) Financial Mathematics Research Seminar (A) Mathematical Modeling Seminar (A) Topology (B+) Econometrics (B+) Work Experience: Currently working in an investment research analyst job for 2 years Research: Work with economists and other researchers. Published industry papers. Teaching/Grading Experience: Teaching Assistant for 3 economics courses in undergrad Letters of Recommendation: 3 math professors from undergrad who collectively taught me Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, and Financial Mathematics. Expected to be strong. Statistics PhD Programs of Interest: NC State UNC-Chapel Hill University of Pittsburgh