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  1. Does anyone have any other opinions? Thanks for your reply, but research is much easier to obtain in Applied rather than Pure Math. I did an REU a few years ago in Applied Math, but my interests have changed to Pure Math. My only research (that involves a paper) is my Masters Thesis. Depending on the program, profs have told me that they don't expect much research done (aside from an undergrad thesis/Masters thesis). Also, some of my friends and PhD students I know have gotten into great PhD programs without too much research experience.
  2. I'm currently doing a Masters in Applied Math, but I am interested in a Pure Math Program considering that most of the classes I have decided to take are concentrated in Analysis and ODEs/PDEs. Would a 3.7-3.75 GPA (a low A- average) give me a chance or make me competitive for a Math PhD Program here in the US or Canada? Combined with that possible GPA, what percentage should one hit on the subject GRE to ideally go to UCSD, Duke, UCI, Texas A&M, etc? Also, if you have applied for a Math PhD Program, how was your experience in applying for programs?
  3. I was wondering: What textbooks have everyone found useful in prepping for the subject GRE? Are there any textbooks particularly helpful in prepping for the subject GRE and if so, which chapters of the texts should be gone through when prepping for the exam? I was thinking of using Stewart to practice Calculus problems and possibly Rudin (or Pugh) for Analysis, but I am not sure which texts to use to prep for Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Abstract Algebra, Discrete Math, Geometry, Numerical Analysis, etc. I will have 4 months to prep for the exam and a month and a half as well (but at that time I will be busy with grad courses). I have taken upper div classes: Number Theory (withdrew, but took most of the class), Probability, Statistics, Ordinary Differential Equations, Real Analysis I at Berkeley, Abstract Algebra, Math for Physics/Engineers (mostly applied PDEs, a bit of complex analysis, and Fourier Analysis) and am currently taking Real Analysis II and Linear Algebra (second course). I haven't taken Complex Analysis, Discrete Math, Geometry, Numerical Analysis, and Topology.
  4. Would I be able to get into any PhD Program for applied math? Would you please recommend some PhD and/or masters (with funding) programs to apply to? I'll be graduating in Spring 2012 and unfortunately, my undergrad institution only funds for an extra semester, so my only choice is to apply to a PhD program and/or a funded masters program (if I can find a masters program that gives funding) meaning that I don't have an extra year to prepare for PhD admission. Currently, I have a 3.1 gpa in my upper div math classes (around 3.2 if lower div math classes are included) and a 3.38 overall. My university is a top 25 undergrad and in the top 50 of math grad schools. I'll be able to get a 3.3-3.4 GPA by the end of this fall as long as I get grades ranging from a B to an A. Classes I've taken so far: Lower Div: Calculus II A- Calculus III B+ Linear Algebra B Upper Div: Intro to Probability Theory: C Number Theory (Withdrew) Statistics B+ Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations (Dynamical Systems) A Real Analysis I currently taking at a UC (University of California campus) I will take Real Analysis II, Advanced Linear Algebra, a 2 semester reading course on Dynamical Systems using a grad text (Guckenheimer and Holmes), Abstract Algebra, and an Engineering Math Course (on PDEs) at my university. Research Experience: Summer 2010 REU in Mathematical Biology- created research project, which was presented in undergrad research poster presentation at the Joint Math Meetings Planned- Undergrad senior thesis on ODEs/Dynamical Systems (either applied or theoretical based) with professor during Spring 2012 Awards: Bank of America Scholarship Recipient Scholarship through my university Received travel funding from the MAA to fly to the Joint Math Meetings 2011 I am mainly interested in Mathematical Biology and Ordinary Differential Equations, but I am open to other subfields of applied math.
  5. Would I be able to get into a grad school for applied math? By the time I graduate, I would must likely have a 3.4-3.5 gpa in my upper div math classes (around 3.5-3.6 if lower div classes are included) and a 3.6 overall. Currently, I have a 3.1 gpa in my upper div math classes (around 3.2 if lower div math classes are included) and a 3.38 overall. My university is a top 25 undergrad and in the top 50 of math grad schools. Classes I've taken so far: Lower Div: Calculus II A- Calculus III B+ Linear Algebra B Upper Div: Intro to Probability Theory: C Number Theory (Withdrew) Statistics B+ Ordinary Differential Equations (Dynamical Systems) A I will take Analysis I, Analysis II, Advanced Linear Algebra, a reading course on Dynamical Systems using a grad text (Guckenheimer and Holmes), Abstract Algebra (on my last semester), and possibly 1-3 grad courses (such as grad Numerical Analysis, grad Real Analysis, or another grad courses). If possible, I might be taking Complex Analysis online through University of Wisconsin and an Engineering Math Course (on PDEs) at my university. Research Experience: Summer 2010 REU in Mathematical Biology- created research project, which was presented in undergrad research poster presentation at the Joint Math Meetings Planned- Undergrad senior thesis on ODEs/Dynamical Systems (either applied or theoretical based) with professor during Spring 2012 Planned- Hopefully, will participate in Summer 2012 REU or taking grad courses through SMI in Italy or through AARMS in Canada. Hopefully, I can publish my senior thesis in an undergrad research journal and present a potential, future REU project at a research conference. Awards: Bank of America Scholarship Recipient Scholarship through my university Received travel funding from the MAA to fly to the Joint Math Meetings Currently, I will be taking Analysis I P/NP at Berkeley during the summer to prepare for Analysis at my university during the Fall. The professor teaching Analysis I at my university during the Fall gave me my lowest math grade. I'm a bit rusty at writing proofs, so that is why I will be Analysis I at Berkeley during the summer. I am mainly interested in Mathematical Biology and Ordinary Differential Equations, but I am open to other subfields of applied math. Do I have a chance of getting into an Applied Math PhD program at universities, such as Boston University, Texas A&M, or even Duke and Utah for Fall 2013 admission?
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