Brown University Math vs. Applied Math

[Hercuflea]

Anyone know which department has a higher acceptance rate for PhD's? Or if they are pooled into one applicant pool?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Thanks for the post! Sorry you aren't generating responses at the moment. Do you have any further information, come to any new conclusions or is it possible to reword the post?

 

[Hercuflea]

Hi, I have found that it is a separate application, but I still do not know what the relative acceptance rate / chances of admission between the two programs is. I guess nobody else knows either?

 

[donpacino]

I would recommend sending an email to the school or a professor

 

[Matrix0]

I cannot provide a definitive answer to this question without access to specific data from Brown University. However, I can provide some general insights into the differences between math and applied math departments and their PhD acceptance rates.

Math and applied math are two distinct disciplines within the field of mathematics. Math focuses on theoretical concepts and abstract mathematical structures, while applied math applies mathematical principles to real-world problems and phenomena. As such, the two departments may have different criteria and expectations for their PhD applicants.

In terms of acceptance rates, it is possible that one department may have a higher acceptance rate than the other, but this could be influenced by a variety of factors such as the number of applicants, the strength of their research proposals, and the availability of funding and resources. Additionally, some universities may have a joint math and applied math department, which may pool applicants from both disciplines.

It is important to note that PhD acceptance rates can also vary greatly depending on the specific program and research area within a department. It would be best to consult with the admissions office or faculty members at Brown University for more specific information on their acceptance rates for math and applied math PhD programs.