MSc Statistics in Canada
I go to a top university in Canada and I'm finishing my 3^(rd) year studying math and econ, and I’m planning to apply for MSc Statistics programs this fall. I wanted to get some opinions on my profile and whether I have a shot. Here’s my profile:
3.6 CGPA overall (~3.7 GPA in final 2 years )
1 summer research experience working with data
1 year as a TA for first-year math courses, and have TA for upper level math lined up for next year.
Got >= A- in all of the recommended upper year courses for stats grad school (real analysis, probability, econometrics), and A+ in calc 1, 2 and 3.
Will be taking Math Stats, Time Series, Optimization, and Numerical Analysis next year.
Some weaker points:
A few lower grades dragging down my GPA (C+ in Advanced Micro and Complex Analysis), and some weaker first-year grades (B in Linear Algebra, although I later got a B+ in the proof-based linear algebra course)
I’m planning to apply to UofT, McGill, UBC, uOttawa. I’m interested in course-based or research MSc programs in statistics. Do these schools seem realistic with my profile? Also wondering how much admissions committees care about a couple bad grades.
Any advice on school selection, competitiveness, or ways to strengthen my application would be appreciated.