Applying to MS biostats program?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a recent graduate from Georgia Tech with a BS in biology.</p>

<p>I'm looking to apply to a masters program in biostatistics, but I'm not sure where I stand compared to other applicants who majored in mathematics or statistics. </p>

<p>-GPA: 3.94</p>

<p>Math courses taken:
-Calc I: credit received from AP Calc BC in high school
-Calc II (includes linear algebra): A
-Calc III: A
-Differential Equations: A</p>

<p>I haven't taken any statistics classes besides AP stats, but I've taken several quantitative biology classes (math models in biology, human genetics, population biology, etc.) and got all A's.</p>

<p>I graduated with the Research Option designation, meaning I did an intensive research experience w/ honors thesis.</p>

<p>I've always loved math and biology, so a biostatistics program would be ideal for me. I'm just worried that I don't have the statistics background to be a competitive candidate. Where do I stand?</p>

<p>Also, I'm taking a gap year to travel and work. What are some things I could do during that time to make myself more competitive? Any feedback will help!!</p>

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<p>There is one last thing left to do: the GRE…</p>

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<p>Currently studying to take the GRE at the start of this summer.</p>

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<p>If you can get 165+ on Q (and 155+ on V; I think AW doesn’t hold much weight for biostats) then you can aim for Ivies (Brown, UPenn, Columbia, Yale and Harvard)… Even so, you should build a broad school list.</p>