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Hercuflea
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Anyone know which department has a higher acceptance rate for PhD's? Or if they are pooled into one applicant pool?
Brown University Math vs. Applied Math
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the acceptance rates for PhD programs in Mathematics versus Applied Mathematics at Brown University. Participants seek to understand whether these programs have separate applicant pools and how their acceptance rates compare.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about which department has a higher acceptance rate for PhD programs and whether applicants are pooled together.
- Another participant expresses a lack of responses and asks if the original poster has any new information or conclusions.
- A different participant mentions that the application process is separate but is uncertain about the relative acceptance rates between the two programs.
- One participant suggests contacting the school or a professor for more information.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the acceptance rates or the application process, indicating that multiple views and uncertainties remain.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the availability of specific acceptance rate data and the clarity of the application process between the two departments.