What are my chances for math grad school?

b_r_um
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:26:00 +0000

I’m only a grad student myself, but to me your profile looks strong enough to be competitive yet not outstanding enough to be a shoe-in.

I have a number of friends with similar “stats.” Some of them got into every tippy-top program they applied to, others are now attending their safety outside of the top 20. As far as I can tell, admission decisions will boil down to your letters of recommendation. If your professors want you to be successful and vouch for your potential, your application will be received vary favorably.

Do have a contingency plan in case you don’t get into the schools on your list, but only apply to graduate programs that you would actually be happy to attend. I have several friends who tried to “transfer up” and none of them succeeded.