Cophysneurec Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Hello, I am interested in Applied Math PhD programs. I would almost certainly specialize in computational biology to study mathematical neuroscience. Do I have any chances of getting into the schools I list? What other programs should I look into applying to? Type of Student: White Male Undergrad Institution: Top 2 UC. Post-bacc at combination of top-100/30/20.Major: EconomicsGPA: 3.4 Overall, 3.60 in Economics, 3.85 last 100 credits (senior year and post-bacc)Math Courses: 1st-- Calc 1 (B-), Calc 2 (B), Calc 3 (C) 2nd-- Calc 4 (C-) 3rd-- None 4th+-- Linear Algebra (B+), Differential Equations (A-) Post-bacc: Real Analysis (A), Graduate Topology 1 (A+), Graduate Real Analysis 1/2/3 (A+/A/A), Extremal Combinatorics and Graph Theory (A), Mathematical Modeling (A), Abstract Linear Algebra (A), Electrodynamics Optics and Relativity (A), Probability Theory 1(A), Abstract Algebra 1 (A), Optimization (A), Introduction to Networks (A) Programming: Python (1 yr professional + neuro research/coursework), R, Stata, Excel. GRE Q/V/W: 168/164/4.5 GREm: not taken, will take next year. Programs Applying: Applied Math PhD (computational neuroscience or economics/dynamic systems) Research Experience: over 1 yr neuro research at excellent lab with solid writing sample to show for it, extensive programming, data analysis and literature reviews. About 1 year with business school professor at high-ranking program with 2 coauthors on behavioral psychology papers. Work Experience: Close to 1 year work experience as Analyst where I did ARMA forecasting, market research and data automation for a startup. Letters of Recommendation: One rec from Graduate Real Analysis 1/2, one rec from business school professor, one rec from head of neuroscience lab. Research interests: Computational neuroscience, networks and complex dynamics, graph theory, optimal control theory School List (so far): UC Boulder UC Davis Ohio State University UCSD UW USC Concerns: Calculus grades, overall gpa. Let's just say I did not have it together in early undergrad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathGirl314 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I think most schools will care more how you did later on, then in early undergrad, but to be safe, try applying to more schools. You should consider applying to Kent State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cophysneurec Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Why are you recommending Kent state in all of your comments? csheehan10 and MLE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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