07 Apr 2021

Boston University

Statistical Practice (MSSP), Masters (F21)

Accepted via E-mail on 01 Apr 2021

Note

My GPA was mediocre/below average tbh and I had a few C's in my record (which I elaborated in my Statement of Purpose), but I think what made my application strong was not only my high GRE quantitative score, but a relatively strong background related to Statistics and Data Science: while I did have C's in my record (and a couple were major-related as a Computer Science major), I had strong grades in my computational/math courses especially the ones essential to Statistics and Data Science (I'm also a math major as well so I definitely took a good amount of computational/math courses). Also, despite my mediocre/below average GPA, my grades improved every semester since fall of junior year up until I applied for the program, so that helps. I also had a strong programming background, especially being a Computer Science major, and did research and independent study opportunities related to Statistics and Data Science (and I discussed about them in-depth in my Statement of Purpose) as well with a couple of personal side projects. I wouldn't say that I'm an expert or outstanding in Statistics and Data Science yet (more like beginner to intermediate level), but I at least had some sort of foundation or sufficient-enough background for me to somehow stand out in my application. I think the professors and my independent study mentor, who I asked to write letter of recommendations for me, like me enough to give me strong letters of recommendations (I couldn't see since I waived my rights for all of them), so that definitely helps. I will not be attending there due to location and even high price (tuition and travel), but I hope what I have here helps for future applicants. :)

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