<p>I was born and raised in Chardon Ohio, I went to Chardon High School, and I am currently in my second year at Kent State University. I am going for a BS in Pure math. My GPA is a 3.8. I have never had any special advantages in life. I just love math. Lately I've been thinking about going for a phd because I simply just want to learn more. Ive read some of the threads on here and it comes across as if getting a phd in math is next to impossible. I don't want to go to an ivy league school or even something great. I want to know what my chances of getting into a program are. I don't mind working hard while I'm in it, but do you really have to be a genius to get into every program?
Sincerely, someone who just wants to learn.</p>
<p>You don’t have to be a genius to get into a good PhD program, and many of the people who do, just worked hard and enjoyed their field. Try to talk to professors in your field about graduate school and your prospects. Your math department or career services center may have more information about applying to graduate school and the types of things you will need to get. You will likely get much better information by doing some research on math graduate schools and by talking to your professors.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that graduate schools will often ask about your research experience, so it is a good idea to start looking into opportunities, if you haven’t done so already. They will generally also require three letters of recommendation so it’s best to start cultivating relationships with professors early.</p>