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the site you're relentlessly spamming shares the same unholy web-design aspects of the apartment pages I'm currently wading through

wow thanks for all the info! have you ( or anyone ) heard anything about Arrow Pointe or Savannah Sound apartments? I'm trying avoid loud / filled with undergrad places.

I'd create University of Matt. Then I'd award myself full funding and attend. Also, I would buy a jet-pack because duh, jet-pack.

These are better responses that I had hoped. I was under the impression that pulling out after accepting was something that was....idk punishable by law haha. Don't get me wrong though, this isn't something I would want to do by any means. However, I have two acceptances with funding and the 15th deadline, and another where I've been accepted ( which is of course, the one I'd prefer to attend ) who has told me that they probably won't be able to make any more funding offers until after the 15th "when the dust settles".

I'm in your exact situation. Unfortunately, that's all I have to contribute - other than my wish to see further replies to your post.

Can anyone comment on the quality of the Mexican cuisine? This is extremely important.

Thank you both for your sound advice. I originally was thinking of including a sentence or two addressing it to sort of underscore the notion that I'm taking my education seriously and not haphazardly skipping from major to major. Anyway, there's nothing really about my past major that's worth talking about in relation to my current position or academic interests so leaving it be sounds like the best decision.

The first two years of my undergraduate I was a Nursing major. Never enjoying it, I switched to Math and have never had a second thought about it (except maybe questioning why I was ever in Nursing in the first place). So I'm passionate for Math enough to be applying to PhD programs in the fall; however, I wonder whether it would be smart to mention my switch in the SoP: maybe as just a concise explanation? My adviser pointed out the positive of it: that I finished the degree essentially in just two years (minus general ed requirements). This I suppose would demonstrate my focus and ability to some extent. Anyway, I'd appreciate any thoughts or similar experiences!

Yes, I think a multitude of sources is the best way about it. I picked up this one. We'll see if it was worth the $5 I'll definitely look into the ones you suggested when I feel like spending a little more money, and I thank you for your help.

Yes I already signed up for the October test. I'll probably just sign up for the November one as well just to play it safe and to flaunt my wealth (kidding about that part). I knew the Comp Sci courses wouldn't help for the subject test, but I figured it would help to demonstrate logic and problem solving abilities on the app (hopefully anyway). I'm assuming it will moreso since I'll be applying to applied programs. Anyway, that's a different topic. It looks like I'll be trying to do a lot of self-teaching as far as Real Analysis is concerned. Know of any good sites or textbooks?

maclane, yes. That is essentially what I was attempting to ask and have come to find. With PhD programs being so competitive, I wasn't sure if I would be at a disadvantage waiting until the fall to take the subject GRE. I'm not new to Math. I'll be graduating this December. The only part I'm worried about is I will not have taken a class in Analysis, which hopefully with good score on the subject test, could make this less of an issue. Here's classes I have taken: Math: Calc I-III, Linear Algebra, Stats, Numerical Analysis, Discrete Structures, Abstract Algebra, Fundamental Concepts in Math (proofs course), Operations Research Comp Sci: Python programming(tutored the course four semesters), Two courses in C++ programming, Computer Architecture This Fall I'll be taking Differential Eq's, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Simulation, and Parallel Programming. I completed all of the above in 4 semesters because I switched to Math at the end of my sophomore year. Suffice it to say I was unhappy in a different program for a while, and I have never had second thoughts about the switch. I have no doubts that I could handle it at the graduate level, but I just have concerns of whether I would be considered as serious an applicant as others applying. Damn it looks I went and asked an open ended question again. Oh well

Did I come off as if a degree was a means to a salary? That was not my intention. I began considering EE as an option to research signal processing, as it could potentially combine my two main interests of music and science - the prior I thought would remain as a hobby, and the latter I thought I could consider a career (which is not to say that I don't find math and science equally enjoyable) . Why I'm not in EE and the decisions that led my to my present position are a longer and different story all together. I guess maybe I was unaware of the option? Not everyone has their life pinned down at age 18 going into their undergraduate education.

Hello! So I suppose in this thread I'm just asking for some general advice and insight. I guess I should start with some personal info: Major: Math w/ minor in Comp Sci GPA: 3.88 / 4 GRE: Q: 770 V: 530 A: 4.0 Graduation Date: Dec, 2011 Up until recently, I've been solid in thinking I would make the switch to EE by applying to various Master's programs in the Fall. My interest would be signal processing. However, I've begun to think maybe of applying straight to a PhD program in Math instead due to a newly sparked interest in Harmonic analysis, Fourier analysis and related topics (been combing through those free MIT lectures). Some pros/cons: I haven't yet taken the Math subject test since I planned on applying to EE. Nearly all require it for admission to Math programs (surprisingly enough). The soonest available test date isn't until October, and I was hoping to have apps out by this time. In applying to Math, there would be no 1-2 semester remediation period that I would expect with EE. On the other hand, EE also seems to offer a more open career path. Apologies for writing a novel, thanks for any feedback.

I suppose I already knew the answer to the question, but I didn't like the result haha. Anyway thank you for the insights Hopefully this time around will be better off.

So first of all hello! I am new to this place My question is whether or not I should retake the GRE. My scores: 730Q; 560V; 4.5A I'm currently studying Applied Math / Comp Sci with a GPA of around 3.9. However, I plan to apply to EE programs at various schools. I realize hitting around the 750+ mark would obviously increase my odds, but since the test costs 8 solid gold bricks to take, I ask myself and you people if I would really benefit from retaking. Thanks for your time!