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Outline Why grad school? Qualifications? Applying to programs Selecting a program The experience (Master’s vs. Ph.D.) Helpful Web Links Most important piece of advice Planning Your Schedule Why Grad School? Is grad school important? Advice over the years:  “You cannot get by in life without a …” What you can do with a BA/MS/Ph.D. A graduate degree opens more doors Why STATISTICS Grad School? Statistics versus Pure Mathematics Job Availability Statistics versus Applied Mathematics Job Availability Demand for Statisticians is booming Our Cal Poly alumni are having great success Due to our department’s rigorous program (semi master’s) Due to the breadth of classes/exposure Who can go to stat grad school? Certain basic requirements Minimum GPA Adequate GRE scores Satisfaction of prerequisite courses MATH: Linear algebra, calculus/analysis Several STAT classes MYTH: You need to be the 4.0 GPA wonder to enter grad school … When should you go to grad school? Many continue to grad school right after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree Some want to get work experience first Admission committee: No penalty for working in industry (most appreciate the more mature students). Down side … you won’t remember as much of the math/stat foundation you learned. Cal Poly Research and Graduate Programs Succeeding in Graduate School Reminder: Our Cal Poly alumni are having great success (you can do this!) Most important piece of advice … it starts with you … Succeeding in Graduate School Basketball Coach Marathon Succeeding in Graduate School Most important piece of advice … it starts with you … and it ends with you If you firmly affix the goal of your dreams in your mind’s eye, there will be nothing that can stop you. To Do List (for Fall Admission) Spring (window shopping) Contact professors about various schools Get a sense of the school rankings (high/moderate/low) Visit school websites Summer (planning) Plan for GRE (take it in summer?) Investigate potential schools