Mediocre undergrad vs. stellar graduate GPA

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The discussion centers on a student with a 3.34 undergraduate GPA and a strong 3.96 graduate GPA in mathematics, seeking advice on applying to PhD programs at Kent State University and Ohio State University without having taken the GRE. Participants suggest that the student should consider applying to more schools, including the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, due to the potential for better opportunities outside Ohio. Concerns are raised about the cost of living versus PhD stipends, but the high graduate GPA is viewed positively, increasing the chances of acceptance into competitive programs.
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I have a mediocre (by my standards) GPA of 3.34 in the undergraduate math program. However, my graduate cumulative GPA in mathematics is very good at 3.96. I have one semester before I graduate with an MS in mathematics. I'm applying to Phd programs at Kent State University and Ohio State University, but I've never taken the GRE. Do I have a good chance to get in, or should I apply to more schools? Should I take the GRE in the spring? Thanks for your help.
 
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imo you can apply to a lot more (and better) schools if you want to get out of that wasteland known as ohio :P
 
Yeah I live in Ohio. I agree, it is a wasteland and Cleveland is a foreclosure hell. But I have cheap rent and I don't know if the stipend amount for Phd graduate assistants will outweigh the expense. What do you think?
 
tclos said:
Yeah I live in Ohio. I agree, it is a wasteland and Cleveland is a foreclosure hell. But I have cheap rent and I don't know if the stipend amount for Phd graduate assistants will outweigh the expense. What do you think?

try Pitt, the program / department is great, and cost of living is very reasonable. and you should apply to CMU too, i don't think it can hurt.
 
Thanks, I will.
 
tclos said:
Thanks, I will.

np :P

your grad gpa is very high, so hopefully you will get into some great phd programs :D
 

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