MS Biostatistics Profile Evaluation

[kyleyxw]

Hi all,

I know it's quite late to post this evaluation. I just want to make sure my decision is appropriate. Could you please give me some advice so I can adjust my application timely.. I think my math background is not really solid.. I am going to take statistical inference and some other math courses next semester. Should I add some other programs that I have a great possibility to be admitted? 

Undergrad/grad Institution:  TOP HK University
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.78/4.0 cumulative, 3.82/4.0 major (Top 5%)

Type of Student: International

Relevant Courses: 

2 Calculus courses(A+)  linear algebra (A+), 2 statistic courses (A), Basic programming (A)

GRE: 

V156 (73%) 

Q169 (96%)

W3.5 (42%)

Programs Applying: 

Biostatistics MS

Research Experience: 

• Several research experiences related to analyzing NGS data (2 years)
• Last summer worked as an RA in a renowned institute for computational/statistical genetics

Recommendation Letter: 

Two from my department, one from a PI of my summer intern. All are very strong. 

Coding Experience:

R, Matlab, Python

Other experience: 

One-semester exchange in a Top30 US university 

Awards/Honors:  

Dean's List for 3 years

Hong Kong Government scholarship*2

School of Interests:

Columbia

Yale

Brown

Boston

UNC

Upitts

UW

Emory

 

Thanks so much for your help!