Statistics

Application Process

All materials should be submitted on-line through the Apply Yourself web site. A completed application consists of:

• An application form filled out on-line. This includes contact information, previous degrees, etc.
• A transcript from each institution of post-secondary academic work. One unofficial transcript from each institution should be submitted on-line. If accepted and enrolled, official transcripts will be required later.
• Three letters of recommendation. The applicant provides email addresses for letter writers to the application system. The letters should be submitted on-line directly by the letter writers.
• GRE scores from the general test. The GRE score should be no older than December 15th, four years prior to your planned enrollment. For example, if you are applying for Fall 2013, your score should be no older than December 15th, 2009. GRE subject test scores in mathematics may also be submitted but are not required. Official score reports are required and should be sent directly from the testing service (e.g., ETS). The department does not have a minimum required GRE score.
• English proficiency scores (TOEFL or IELTS) may be required according to the rules set by the graduate school. TOEFL iBT scores are preferred. The graduate school sets the minimum acceptable scores, though we typically do not admit students with TOEFL scores below 20/20/20/20. Students with a speaking score less than 26 will need to have further testing and/or training of English proficiency if enrolled in our program. Again, official score reports are required.
• A written statement (personal statement) describing your academic and career goals, as well as special interests in the area of statistics. The statement should not exceed 2 pages and should be uploaded on-line.
• A resume or curriculum vita is recommended. It must be uploaded on-line.
• An application fee paid on-line.

Application Deadlines

Fall admission:
Complete applications received by December 15 will receive highest priority for admission and financial aid. The Graduate School gives a deadline of June 25 for admission in the following Fall semester. However, the Department of Statistics makes very few offers of admission or financial support after April.

Spring admission:
The Graduate School gives a deadline of November 25 for admission in the following Spring semester. However,the Department of Statistics makes very few offers of admission or financial support for students to begin in Spring.

Summer admission:
We will begin admitting students for the one-year Master of Statistics program in the Summer of 2013. In this format, students take three courses during the ten week summer session. Students interested in this one year program should apply for summer admission.

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