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  1. ANDS!
    I would go easy on the emails; they are likely being bombarded by similar emails to yours. If it says your application has been reviewed and is being reviewed - I would imagine it is. Give it time, a watched pot doesn't boil.
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    Did you do a year of analysis/algebra? Is the Linear Algebra upper division or lower? Analysis, LA and an introduction to Prob/Stats are what they are going to look for on your application.
  3. ANDS!
    Does the PhD have a terminal masters?
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    I wouldn't send it in if it dropped below 30%. This isn't the quantitative section of the GRE. If I got above 50% on the subject and had a solid GPA and LOR's; absolutely I would send it in. I think people would be surprised at the mGRE's that people get into "top" schools with.
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    You are going into a field where, realistically, you can do a lot of self-paced work (Mathematics). For other disciplines (definitely lab based environments), that's just not possible.
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    I've yet to find any graduate instructors (at least in my field) on there, most likely because they don't teach undergraduate courses. I have however used it for undergrad courses, and if you know how to use RMP, it can be helpful in sussing out an instructors teaching style and "quirks". Obviously any posts that say "OMG doesNT know wut their talking about, cant teach!" is taken with a grain of salt.
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    Chapel Hill and Duke are "college towns" in the same vein of Davis (which is near San Fran). You will hardly go insane living there or want for a social life. But as you said the cost of living in San Fran is a problem. A stipend of 30K is worth less than a stipend of 27K in Durham. Overall, the only categories where Durham is more expensive are the cost of utilities. As for research/job opportunities, it's not called The Research Triangle for nothing. If you haven't already, I would investigate to see what companies are operating in the area that would suit your particular tastes. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
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    If a funding offer isn't going to leave a person destitute, do you really want to be "that guy". Obviously more money is nice, but one has to prioritize.
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    If these are masters applications, I'd maybe expect something beginning May'ish and till July. Since Masters students (generally) aren't funded, those are usually more flexible.
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    Not knowing the schools you applied to and their caliber, only applying to 4 seems like a bit of a gamble - even if you low balled and applied to "lower" programs. I've seen people having applied to TWO programs, both top tier, stunned that they didn't get in. I will agree that if they feel you aren't a viable candidate, probably should've let you know sooner.
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    I would say, if you haven't heard anything by now, positive or negative - things aren't looking too good. Obviously every school is different (and hell within each school programs vary wildly on turnaround time) but a good number of schools usually use this time for recruitment or open houses in advance of an April 15th deadline.
  12. ANDS!
    More than overkill.
  13. ANDS!
    You don't HAVE to live in Baltimore.
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    Not all "low" offers are low; you need to take into account the cost of living of where you are being accepted. You're not going to get New York cash if you're accepted in the Mid West.
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    I would email them and say "Hey I was under the impression [insert campus] was a signatory to this document. . .just want to make sure I have until March 6th and not April 15 - I'd really like that time to weigh all of my options and make a full informed decision."
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    A mediocre Chem grade isn't going to get an offer rescinded. Hell if you ask the school they'll probably just tell you "Don't screw up the relevant courses and we're still cool. . ." I asked this of a program and that was essentially their response.
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    As has been stated, the GRADUATE SCHOOL didn't make an offer, an individual in the department did. The Grad School is the great arbiter of all things admissions, all the department can do is recommend someone for admission. You can appeal, but I would just focus on those places that did accept you. They couldn't have been that bad if you applied to them in the first place.
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    When will people stop chasing the "Prestige". As has already been stated, look at student outcomes. A large department is bound to have an instructor who will be able to work with you on a topic of interest. NC State has good outcome measures (though the size might be off-putting - it was to me which is one of the reasons I declined).
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    "Dear University, Thank you for the offer of admission, as well as seeing potential in my application. However I have decided to accept an offer of admission from Clown College. Thank you again." Bam. You aren't breaking up with super emo exes for goodness sake.
  20. ANDS!
    You need some math, especially coming in as an undergrad. Three years calculus, upper division linear (the more matrices the better) and real analysis (at least first semester) would be about right. I would say at minimum if you wanted to be really competitive with your Bio background to take those courses.
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    If you really care just ask for a sealed copy from each for campuses that require this stuff to be mailed.
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    Both scores are fine. It will NOT be the general GRE score that gets you bounced from a program. If you are confident with your math skills (assuming you didn't just take applied math courses) try the subject GRE. A "mediocre" score on that will say a lot more than a perfect score on the general GRE.
  23. ANDS!
    Columbia. Easily. The difference in programs is probably negligible; however the Columbia name will carry more weight.
  24. ANDS!
    Call them, or wait for the graduate office to send you official letter with stipend info.
  25. ANDS!
    If it were a complete reduction, they would trumped the fact that you are paying nothing.
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