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I've started filling out applications. Right, now, I plan on applying to: Medical University of South Carolina Boston University Emory Vanderbilt Colombia (accelerated masters) George Washington University University of Pittsburgh Based on my profile, 1. Do I have a chance of getting into these programs? 2. Should I apply to more/less schools? 3. Are there any other programs that I should be considering? Thanks so much!

I am planning on applying to biostat phd programs for the fall 2013 incoming class. My undergrad gpa is underwhelming, and I'm not sure where I should be applying to. Here's some general background info: -Undergrad at a large state school on full academic scholarship -I have majors in both math and econ, with a minor in stats. I will graduate in May, after finishing my undergrad in 3 years. -GPA: 3.6, 3.34 in major -GRE: 85th percentile for both verbal and quant -Math courses: Calc 1-3, differential equations, linear algebra, probability theory, operations research, mathematical modeling, applied stat methods (grad class), biostatistics (grad class) -Currently enrolled in adv. calc, graph theory, applied regression analysis (grad class) and experimental design (grad class) -I did an REU in applied math with a very well known and respected REU program. I'm going to be listed as an author on 3 papers, but all are still working papers. I've presented at 2 small research conferences, and will be presenting at a national one soon. -I will have 2 extremely good letters of rec. from professors that publish very often and know me well, the other will come from a prof that taught a graduate stats class that I got an A in. -If it helps, I'm a female US citizen. I've pretty much psyched myself out completely because of my less than stellar academic record. Any thoughts on where I should focus on applying to would be greatly appreciated!