<p>Someone knowledgable,</p>
<p>I'd really like to move on to a masters program in applied mathematics before possibly going for a phd in economics. </p>
<p>I am currently a senior in a top 30 undergrad majoring in econ and minoring in math.</p>
<p>However, the problem is my gpa is rather low (around 3.3)</p>
<p>I'd like to get an idea of how tough it is to get into a respectable masters program in applied math provided </p>
<p>that I do well on GRE.</p>
<p>and I plan to work for a few years before applying for the masters after graduating from undergrad.</p>
<p>(I apologize if I am lacking any crucial information. Not sure what I should include. Just want to get a rough idea).</p>
<p>I’m not sure what kind of information it is that you’re looking for. There are many, many applied math MA programs - at regional public comprehensives, at top research universities, at small colleges. How difficult it will be for you to get into any single one will depend on the competitiveness of that particular program. Things will be different at Columbia or Berkeley than they are at Hunter College or University of Dayton.</p>
<p>A 3.3, however, is not “rather low.” It’s a respectable above-average level GPA, and shouldn’t give you significant trouble gaining admission to all but the very most competitive master’s programs - especially with several years of work experience. More important will be your motivations for applying to the program and the kind of work experience you have.</p>
<p>Also, given that you are coming from an economics undergrad, make sure you have the prereqs. Most applied math MAs require, at minimum, 3 semesters of calculus and a semester of linear algebra. More math-y programs may require more.</p>