<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>I am an upcoming senior majoring in BS Mathematics at University of Washington and want to enroll in a Master/PHD program in Statistics. I'm planning to apply fall 2014 for fall 2015 so that I can build my application as appealing as possible.</p>
<p>My current gpa is a 3.2 and my major gpa is around 3.35, which I hope I can raised it to a 3.25 overall 3.45 major when I graduate. I got a 3.0 gpa for my freshman year(not studying, slacking off), a 3.5 for my second year, then bomb my first quarter of my third year and drop it back to a 3.1. Now, I am slowly getting myself in gear and working my way back up(3.5s past 2 quarters). I am going to work my butt off in my senior year to show that my capability as grad school material.</p>
<p>My concern is, I do not have any research/internship experience(I'm looking for them atm). Also, my GRE is 51% verbal, 90% quant(I'm thinking of retaking) and I'm aiming for tier2 schools with good Stats program such as Iowa State, Purdue, Virg Tech. I'm not very confident with myself right now and is fearing for the worst constantly that I might not getting in anywhere. What are my chances? Is funding possible? Should I apply straight for PHD or Masters first?</p>
<p>Thank you all.</p>