math reu

Graduate School
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<p>I'm a sophomore math major and might possibly be interested in applying for a few math reus for this summer. I'm wondering if its not too early. By this summer i will have completed courses in calc, linear algebra, multivariate calc, discrete math, real analysis, and topology. I have also have some experience working a physics lab doing research. Would that be considered beneficial even though I haven't produced anything useful? </p>

<p>Another thing i'm worried about is that my gpa kinda sucks. Right now it is sub 3.0 but after this semester it should definitely be above 3 and hopefully around 3.2 or 3.3. I had no business being in honors calc last year, but after having taken it analysis is a piece of cake and my ta said i am very likely to get an a in it. Are reus very competitive?</p>

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<p>The good REUs are extremely competitive. I don’t know much else about them, though. Ask your professors for suggestions and if they think you’re qualified and can be admitted to one.</p>

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<p>What are the good ones? </p>

<p>Out of the ones that have updated their sites so far, the ones I have found interesting are suny potsdam, and rose-hulman.</p>

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<p>The most competitive ones will be out of your reach. After sophomore year is a good time for a math REU, as is after junior year. The MATH gpa is most important. Good time to start researching them.</p>