<p>It seems there are a fair amount of math kids on this board applying to PhD programs in the fall. Where is everyone applying? Any specific programs in particular? Applied or Pure? I've noticed there has been a move for making a big distinction between programs, some schools have very seperate, very distinct programs for applied and pure. Has anyone applied/recieved any external fellowships?</p>
<p>I'm applying to:</p>
<p>U of Chicago
Cornell (CAM)
SUNY Stony Brook (AMS)
Rutgers
CUNY
U of Maryland
Boston U</p>
<p>Top choice is probably Cornell, the CAM is housed in their Theory Center which has some amazing facilities and the program has close ties to the ECE and Math school which I think would provide plenty of resources for research. Second would probably be Stony Brook. Their AMS program is pretty new but it sounds great and they have ties to various labs and firms around the area.</p>
<p>Quick Stats:</p>
<p>Graduating from Georgia Tech, BS Applied Math with a focus on EE.</p>
<p>Worked on an REU at Ithaca College last summer, wrote a paper which is still in the editing process.</p>
<p>Small 1 semester research project on FFTs. Not much to show for it however.</p>
<p>Student Assistant for 3 semesters of Linear Alg, 1 sem Prob, 1 sem Abst. Vector Spaces.</p>
<p>Math GPA: 3.6/4.0</p>
<p>Haven't taken any GRE yet...getting that done in the next 2 months :(</p>
<p>Where are the other math people looking to go?</p>
<p>I'm also applying for PhD programs this Fall. Am looking into studying geometry and/or topology. I have not decided exactly where I'm going to apply, but currently I'm considering a subset of:</p>
<p>Harvard
MIT
Brown
SUNY - Stony Brook
Columbia
CUNY
Rutgers
UPenn
UC - Santa Barbara
UC - Los Angeles
UC - Irvine
UC - San Diego</p>
<p>Quick Stats:</p>
<p>Graduating from NYU, BA in math (with departmental honors)</p>
<p>Worked at the Lafayette College REU this summer; currently editing paper for submission</p>
<p>Did a small independent study project the summer beforehand; also not much to show for it</p>
<p>Have been tutoring for two semesters</p>
<p>Math GPA: 3.922/4.0</p>
<p>Took the GRE Subject Test - 77th percentile</p>
<p>Will have completed 5 or 6 graduate courses by the time I graduate</p>
<p>I'm applying this fall to
Berkeley
Stanford
UCLA
UC San-Diego
UC Davis
GPA 4.0, weighted 4.15 :P
Current School:UC Davis
I've really liked analysis so that's what I'm hoping to study :)
Did a REU in physics last summer but had to take a bunch of summer classes this year (:
I'm expecting to get rejected at Stanford and Berkeley but there's still hope :), from everyone I've talked to you need good research to get into the top programs.</p>
<p>I've heard from some former GT undergrads at Berkeley now that their grad program is huge and that you have to be very independent to study there. They love it though. I wouldn't say you're out of the running with your GPA. A good score on the math GRE would probably help keep you in the stack as well.</p>
<p>If you are looking to analysis look I'd into Cornell. They have some really great analysis people there (Strichartz, Hubbard, et al). Its also a really cool town (I'm from Ithaca). Get off the west coast for a few years :)</p>
<p>BTW: How exactly do you "weigh" your GPA? Does your school actually weigh it based on honors etc or do you do it on your own? My school doesn't give a damn about GPAs as long as they remain LOW.</p>
<p>I'm also applying for PhD programs for Fall 2006. I plan to study Applied Mathematics with emphasis on mathematical physics or computational science and engineering. I am would like to go to the University of Houston or the University of Arizona, preferably UofA, but I am nervous on whether I will get accepted. Do ya'll think I have a good chance or A chance? I don't want it to seem like I am being cocky, because I'm not. I have just been working so hard, and I don't know what else to do to improve my application, besides taking the Subject GRE (which I will if I get time to prepare). I guess I just need some reassurance.</p>
<p>Quick Stats:</p>
<p>Graduated with BS in Math minor in Computer Science
Summa Cum Laude
Honor's College Graduate
Student Marshall of the College of Sciences</p>
<p>Worked in the REU Program at the University of Houston with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept, where I presented my research at two conferences.</p>
<p>Defended and Published my Senior's Honor Thesis on the Study of an Algebra
A myriad of Honors and Awards.</p>
<p>Math GPA: 3.94/4.0
Minor GPA: 3.8/4.0
Overrall GPA: 3.87/4.0</p>
<p>Took the GRE General Test - 550V 800Q 4.0AWA </p>
<p>Attending Graduate school part-time in the MS Math Program while working full-time as a Simulation Engineer.</p>
<p>I'm fairly sure that you'd be able to get into Houston or Arizona. The only things that are possibly lacking are your verbal GRE scores, which aren't extremely important, and your subject GRE, though I don't know how well you'll do. You have some research experience - though not THAT much - and a good GPA... have you considered applying to some top 10 schools?</p>
<p>I studied almost 4000 words for the GRE, but I think my nerves caused me to mess up on my verbal. Also, I have special circumstances that leave me with either going to the University of Arizona, the University of Houston, or staying at the University of Texas at Arlington. However, I am relieved to hear that I have a chance at the top 10, since UofA ranks 21 for Applied Math. Do you think the work experience will help?</p>
<p>For those who have taken the GRE Subject test:</p>
<p>When did you start preparing for it? What did you think of it? Was it hard, annoying, confusing...? Do you feel that your undegrad math curriculum prepared you for it? </p>
<p>I have to take it in 1 year and 3 months. I have bought the Princeton Review study guide for it. I want to do well, but the exam seems intimidating.</p>