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I'm a senior planning on going to graduate school for math. I'll take a year off and apply next year. I decided all of this kind of at the last minute, and as a result, my application is looking a little weak:
Projected GPA: ~3.7
Projected Math GPA: ~3.62 (not including Calc 1,2,3 and Diff Eq)
In order, my courses and grades are as follows:
Core courses:
Calc 1, 2, 3, Diff. Eq.: A
Numbers & Polynomials (proofs): A
Linear Algebra: A
Abstract Algebra: C
Advanced Calculus 1: C+
Advanced Calculus 2: B+
Electives
Combinatorics 1: B+
Functions of a Complex Variable: B+
Geometry: A
This Semester (projected grades)
Topology 1: A
Graduate Level Modern Analysis 1: A
Graduate Level Algebra 1: B+ (A is possible)
Final Semester (hopeful grades)
Topology 2: A
Graduate Level Modern Analysis 2: A
Combinatorics 2: A
I am working on an Honors Thesis with a professor. It is research-esque. I'm not counting on any publications, but I am counting on an excellent recommendation letter. I can get two more decent letters from other professors.
Hopefully I can pull off two great GRE scores.
Notable weaknesses:
Low GPA. In Particular, the C and C+ in Algebra and Adv. Calc. (hence the two grad courses)
No number theory (The course is very elementary. I know most of it. It's offered during Combinatorics, which is my primary interest)
No extensive research experience.
Too many B+'s, not enough A's. (I think so, at least.)
I'm feeling overly pessimistic. I'm looking at schools in the Top 20-40, but don't expect to get into anything, and I probably will not go to grad school if the only schools that accept me are very low tier.
What do you guys think my chances are looking like?
Thanks!
Projected GPA: ~3.7
Projected Math GPA: ~3.62 (not including Calc 1,2,3 and Diff Eq)
In order, my courses and grades are as follows:
Core courses:
Calc 1, 2, 3, Diff. Eq.: A
Numbers & Polynomials (proofs): A
Linear Algebra: A
Abstract Algebra: C
Advanced Calculus 1: C+
Advanced Calculus 2: B+
Electives
Combinatorics 1: B+
Functions of a Complex Variable: B+
Geometry: A
This Semester (projected grades)
Topology 1: A
Graduate Level Modern Analysis 1: A
Graduate Level Algebra 1: B+ (A is possible)
Final Semester (hopeful grades)
Topology 2: A
Graduate Level Modern Analysis 2: A
Combinatorics 2: A
I am working on an Honors Thesis with a professor. It is research-esque. I'm not counting on any publications, but I am counting on an excellent recommendation letter. I can get two more decent letters from other professors.
Hopefully I can pull off two great GRE scores.
Notable weaknesses:
Low GPA. In Particular, the C and C+ in Algebra and Adv. Calc. (hence the two grad courses)
No number theory (The course is very elementary. I know most of it. It's offered during Combinatorics, which is my primary interest)
No extensive research experience.
Too many B+'s, not enough A's. (I think so, at least.)
I'm feeling overly pessimistic. I'm looking at schools in the Top 20-40, but don't expect to get into anything, and I probably will not go to grad school if the only schools that accept me are very low tier.
What do you guys think my chances are looking like?
Thanks!