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What would you suggest as realistic course of action if I want to eventually land in mathematics? One choice would be to apply for theoretical comp. sci as that involves a lot of math. Other would to go for MS in math, which doesn't seem like a good idea!! (Paying high tuition to get into pure math program doesn't make much sense) Any path that doesn't involve false hope would be an interesting try.

Ya, the point is my math background is minimal. Anyways, here are the courses i have completed with grades : Calculus (3 courses : single and multi-variable, diff. eqs) [A,A,C] Linear Algebra [A] Probabilty & Statistics [A] Discrete Math Electives : Group and Number theory [A,A] I want to know if I can present my interests so that my phd application is at least considered, even though it gets rejected. I don't want to apply if there are no chance of even a consideration of my profile. In simple words : is it a lost cause??

I have always wanted to work in pure math. Currently, I am working in IT (for past 2 years). The wish for a phd has only grown with time. But I have no research experience, no publications and no achievements in math, and my undergraduate major was in computer science. Here are my stats : Major : Computer Science; GPA : 8.2/10 (or 3.1/4.0) Type : Male, Indian GRE: 800(Q); 670(V); 890(96%, M) Interests : Pure math (especially abstract algebra) Given that I don't have a formal background in math, a phd in theoretical computer science seems more realistic. But before I write off the possibility of a phd in math, I wanted to know how others in similar situation decided to act. Any suggestions/comments that makes this seem realistic; OR re-affirm that a phd in pure math is a lost cause; are welcome. Thanks