Where Do I Have a Legitimate Shot?
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:59 am
b]Undergrad Institution:[/b] Top 40 School
Major(s): Mathematics B.S.
Minor(s): N/A
GPA: 3.76 Major, 3.63 Overall [No excuses here. I worked a job while taking Topology, Analysis, etc. and I shouldn't have. I have mostly A's, with two B+'s.]
Type of Student: Domestic White male
GRE Revised General Test:
Q: 163 (88%) [Had to move the day before and had a gnarly migraine/allergies]
V: 161 (89%)
W: Haven't heard but felt good about it
GRE Subject Test in Mathematics:
M: About to take, what score will I need?
Program Applying: Pure Math
Research Experience: I've participated in two research projects. One of which was at the junior college level with NASA's Reduced Gravity Flight Opportunity and the other was with an up-and-coming professor in Probability. The latter resulted in an upcoming paper but I wasn't able to construct the proof of theorem, so it's mostly just data This project was completely independent and my professor/mentor chose to loosely guide me. I did present at two conferences, however.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's List first quarter, top 15% of my class (I don't know if it's higher than that).
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Extensive tutoring experience (both private, professionally, and volunteer) for 4+ years. I was granted a research stipend this Summer as well.
Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: (Such as connections, grad classes, famous recommenders, female or minority status etc...) One of my letters will be very personal as I have had many deep conversations with my mentor and he has given me tons of encouragement. According to one of my other letter writers, anybody in a probability department will know his name and recognize him as a fantastic mathematician. I also believe this other letter writer to write me a warm review. My third letter writer will write me a warm review as well but it will not be as personal. He is, however, well recognized in topology-related fields.
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I was elected to become a McNair Scholar. However, I think this might be more helpful in other fields and not in math. I am also very interested in probability, and have done a lot of self-studying in that particular field.
Applying to Where: (Color use here is welcome)
This is where I need help. A couple of my advisors have urged me to apply to top programs. However, I've long had my doubts and judging by the profiles I've read in the two sticky threads, I need to set my sights a little lower. Where do you guys think I should apply?
Major(s): Mathematics B.S.
Minor(s): N/A
GPA: 3.76 Major, 3.63 Overall [No excuses here. I worked a job while taking Topology, Analysis, etc. and I shouldn't have. I have mostly A's, with two B+'s.]
Type of Student: Domestic White male
GRE Revised General Test:
Q: 163 (88%) [Had to move the day before and had a gnarly migraine/allergies]
V: 161 (89%)
W: Haven't heard but felt good about it
GRE Subject Test in Mathematics:
M: About to take, what score will I need?
Program Applying: Pure Math
Research Experience: I've participated in two research projects. One of which was at the junior college level with NASA's Reduced Gravity Flight Opportunity and the other was with an up-and-coming professor in Probability. The latter resulted in an upcoming paper but I wasn't able to construct the proof of theorem, so it's mostly just data This project was completely independent and my professor/mentor chose to loosely guide me. I did present at two conferences, however.
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Dean's List first quarter, top 15% of my class (I don't know if it's higher than that).
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Extensive tutoring experience (both private, professionally, and volunteer) for 4+ years. I was granted a research stipend this Summer as well.
Any Miscellaneous Points that Might Help: (Such as connections, grad classes, famous recommenders, female or minority status etc...) One of my letters will be very personal as I have had many deep conversations with my mentor and he has given me tons of encouragement. According to one of my other letter writers, anybody in a probability department will know his name and recognize him as a fantastic mathematician. I also believe this other letter writer to write me a warm review. My third letter writer will write me a warm review as well but it will not be as personal. He is, however, well recognized in topology-related fields.
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: I was elected to become a McNair Scholar. However, I think this might be more helpful in other fields and not in math. I am also very interested in probability, and have done a lot of self-studying in that particular field.
Applying to Where: (Color use here is welcome)
This is where I need help. A couple of my advisors have urged me to apply to top programs. However, I've long had my doubts and judging by the profiles I've read in the two sticky threads, I need to set my sights a little lower. Where do you guys think I should apply?