vsg Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HassE Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsg Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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