My profile - Statistics, Biostatistics, or Applied statistics???

[JulieCue]

Undergrad: Fishery Science and Technology international student

GPA: 3.61/4.00

GRE: V153/Q158/3.5 (possibly taking GRE again)

ibt: 94

Coursework: Calculus I 91/100, CalculusII(Multivariable)90/100, Linear Algebra 89/100, Probability 86/100, Biostatistics 91/100, Aquatic ecology 94/100

Visual Basic 90/100

Research: 4 short researches in Ecology and Acquculture (Mainly in charge of data analysis)

I do not expect to get admitted in top school in statistics program in master phase. I wish I can get into can master program at first, even in university with relatively low rank. And then for PhD program I can apply better school. I am learning C and C++ outside school and self-learning mathematical analysis. What kind of book do you recommend?

Is that plausible? I plan to apply for 15 schools. Does anyone have any advices for me?

Thank you!!!

[JulieCue]

Any advice?

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease~

[JulieCue]

Is it impossible to get in any statistics master program with my background?

I need help and advice!!!

[Quant_Liz_Lemon]

I had a 4.0 on the writing section, which is pretty close to your score. My POI said that it was fine. Mind you, he's in quantitative psych, so he understands how the writing section is scored and to disregard the percentile.

Since you scored a 3.5, the GRE suggests that your essay "Provides competent analysis of ideas; develops and supports main points with relevant reasons and/or examples; is adequately organized; conveys meaning with reasonable clarity; demonstrates satisfactory control of sentence structure and language usage, but may have some errors that affect clarity."

[JulieCue]

I had a 4.0 on the writing section, which is pretty close to your score. My POI said that it was fine. Mind you, he's in quantitative psych, so he understands how the writing section is scored and to disregard the percentile.

Since you scored a 3.5, the GRE suggests that your essay "Provides competent analysis of ideas; develops and supports main points with relevant reasons and/or examples; is adequately organized; conveys meaning with reasonable clarity; demonstrates satisfactory control of sentence structure and language usage, but may have some errors that affect clarity."

Thank you for your replying~~

For the Master program, do you have any advices for me ?

[Quant_Liz_Lemon]

I'd try taking the GRE again. Try and bump up your quant score with some prep.

[JulieCue]

I'd try taking the GRE again. Try and bump up your quant score with some prep.

I will definitely do that. Mainly in Quanti, right?

What kind of school should I apply? Ranking from 30-60?

I believe that even I get high score in Quanti part of GRE, it is impossible to get to top grad statistics program, because my lack in mathematical background.

I don't know if I underestimate myself for applying programs ranking low, or I am over-ambitious to apply statistics program with such insufficient background in math.

I am totally confused.

[cyberwulf]

I think your math background is ok, though your GRE Q score is a bit low. Your TOEFL score is also on the low side (some departments have an unofficial lower bound of 100). However, I think you can reasonably aim for statistics programs in the 25-50 range, and biostat programs outside the top 10.

[JulieCue]

I think your math background is ok, though your GRE Q score is a bit low. Your TOEFL score is also on the low side (some departments have an unofficial lower bound of 100). However, I think you can reasonably aim for statistics programs in the 25-50 range, and biostat programs outside the top 10.

I already plan to apply statistics and biostatistics outside 50...

I took GRE without preparation in math. And I will take it two weeks later.

There is no body in my major apply to statistics master program. I have no idea about how to locate myself.

Thank you so much. Cyberwulf, you are the best!

To be ensured, I will apply 20 grad schools, is that enough?