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Prospective Graduate Students

Dear Prospective Students:

The Statistics Department at Case Western Reserve University offers opportunities for graduate study to students with interests in statistical theory, modeling and applications to interdisciplinary work. Our coursework beyond a core of statistical theory and modern data analysis with application is individually tailored to each graduate student's interests whether leading to a master's degree or preparatory to doctoral research. Graduates with either M.S. or Ph. D. degree are encouraged to have a substantive area of competence or an interdisciplinary focus for application of statistical modeling and methodology.

Interested students are welcome (though not required) to discuss their backgrounds and to outline possible programs of study with senior faculty before and after formal application. The Statistics Department is eager to admit strong students and can provide financial assistance to some. Financial aid may include waiver of tuition and/or stipend or assistantship with research or teaching duties for qualified applicants. Interested women and underrepresented minority students are especially welcome.

To apply for our graduate program, please email Sharon Dingess (skd4@po.cwru.edu), who will then ask you to supply

1. A resume of any relevant academic/work/teaching experience in statistics, mathematics, computer science, and/or any other fields.
2. Copies of certificates of degrees and any scholastic/professional awards or honors; official transcripts; copies of GRE and TOEFL scores. If you have not taken the GRE or TOEFL exams, please make arrangements to do so, and have your score(s) sent to us before the 1/15/01 deadline (but preferably earlier).
3. A personal statement indicating your education and professional goals, and your reasons for wishing to undertake graduate study in Statistics at this time.
4. Three letters of recommendation sent directly to us by the people who write the letters (preferably by email to grad@statistics.cwru.edu).

Of these items, the personal statement is of particular importance because it provides the clearest basis for assessing the match of the student with the program.

A minimal mathematical preparation for graduate work in statistics should include a complete calculus sequence and linear algebra. A strong background includes additional undergraduate courses such as advanced calculus, real analysis, probability, differential equations, numerical analysis or courses in computer science.

Preparation in a substantive area, whether physical or biological science, social science, computational science, engineering, or management science, beyond the undergraduate introductory level is an advantage (though not required). Good written and oral communication skills are also an asset, and may be required for some assistantships.

We look forward to having you join our dynamic statistics programs.

by Professor Wojbor A. Woyczynski, Graduate Admissions, Department of Statistics

Graduate Enquiries and Admissions

Wojbor Woyczynski
waw@po.cwru.edu
phone: 216-368-6941
fax: 216-368-0252

Admission Materials

Please obtain Application Information and Forms from CWRU School of Graduate Studies.

Students planning to enter the doctoral program in statistics should obtain information from the departmental office. Plans of study are prepared individually by the graduate student and a faculty advisor to develop the talents and interests of each student.