Fall 2024 Ph.D. Statistics Profile Evaluation

[RandomHill]

Undergrad Institution: Large State School (R1, 100+ Math Ranking)
Major(s): Mathematics
GPA: 4.0

Type of Student: Domestic white male

GRE General Test:
Q: 170
V: 163
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Programs Applying: MS and PhD in Statistics

 

Research Experience: Interdisciplinary research (computer science, polisci, & statistics) under math professor, never published.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: National Merit Scholarship, Summa Cum Laude

Letters of Recommendation: Strong one from professor I did research (and had courses) with, another strong one from an applied course professor, a good one from proof-based professor. None are well-known

Math Courses:  Calc I-IV, Linear Algebra, Applied Statistics, Real Analysis, Number Theory, Mathematical Models, Proof-based Geometry Course, Abstract Algebra, Graph Theory 

I am already certain about a few programs (MS and PhD) that I am applying to, just looking for a suggested range to target for any additional schools or any other feedback. Definite preference for urban campuses, but not necessary. Thank you!!

[BL4CKxP3NGU1N]

Looks like you have great grades, test scores, and depth of mathematical coursework along with some research experience with solid LoR's. I think you would be competitive pretty much everywhere for PhD programs, just depends on what you want (location/research area/etc.). Any ideas what kind of research you want to do, or do you have any geographical preferences?

[RandomHill]

22 hours ago, BL4CKxP3NGU1N said:

Looks like you have great grades, test scores, and depth of mathematical coursework along with some research experience with solid LoR's. I think you would be competitive pretty much everywhere for PhD programs, just depends on what you want (location/research area/etc.). Any ideas what kind of research you want to do, or do you have any geographical preferences?

Thanks for the feedback! I would generally prefer to research topics that are more applied than theoretical, but the type of research is less important to me than a strong culture in the department. Geographically, I care most about the walkability/transit options of the campus and the city it's in. Both coasts and midwest are good for me.