thinking about an OR/stats phd

[vsg]

Hi everyone,

I'd like some help in determining my chances for getting in to a good OR/stats phd program. My profile:

EE BS/MS from a top 5 school (signal processing/machine learning)

undegrad gpa: 3.1/4.0

grad gpa: 4.0/4.0

GRE was 800 math, 720 verbal, 4.5 analytical last time I took it (but I'll need to take it again I think)

1 publication in undergrad + my MS thesis

have worked for 2 years as a quant developer at a hedge fund

I am thinking about applying to Princeton's ORFE, Columbia OR or stats, or similar programs, but I have absolutely no idea how realistic my chances at top programs would be, especially since my undergrad gpa is kind of poor. I would appreciate any advice or comments. Thanks!

[HassE]

Hi everyone,

I'd like some help in determining my chances for getting in to a good OR/stats phd program. My profile:

EE BS/MS from a top 5 school (signal processing/machine learning)

undegrad gpa: 3.1/4.0

grad gpa: 4.0/4.0

GRE was 800 math, 720 verbal, 4.5 analytical last time I took it (but I'll need to take it again I think)

1 publication in undergrad + my MS thesis

have worked for 2 years as a quant developer at a hedge fund

I am thinking about applying to Princeton's ORFE, Columbia OR or stats, or similar programs, but I have absolutely no idea how realistic my chances at top programs would be, especially since my undergrad gpa is kind of poor. I would appreciate any advice or comments. Thanks!

I see no reasons why you wouldn't be a top-candidate for consideration. Many factors will effect the overall acceptance, but you have everything. High GRE scores, an MS with a 4.0 GPA, a thesis top 5 school...

not sure you have anything to worry about I think your chances are relatively high from at least one of those schools. Dont think grad schools will care about your undergrad....your last degree was a MS with a perfect gpa.

[vsg]

Thanks for the reply hasseye. Anyone else have any opinions? My math background might be a bit weak - I've taken elementary real analysis but no further, though I've also taken stochastic processes, machine learning, etc. Would a few years of work experience be favorable to my application?