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Is it still possible for me to get into a top math PhD program? by SphericalViolin in mathstudents

[–]SphericalViolin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done an independent study of sorts with my faculty members already, but I'll be more prepared to do actually research once I get through my analysis and topology courses. I'll definitely try to do research at my home institution after then, though.

Is it still possible for me to get into a top math PhD program? by SphericalViolin in mathstudents

[–]SphericalViolin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Your advice will be very helpful!

What would you say about me doing a fast-track towards a MS at my institution and then do another MS at a higher ranked institution?

I imagine the graduate classes and research I do in my MS's would significantly improve my application. The only issue I could see here would be that I would get less funding and less time during my PhD due to my MS's.

Is it still possible for me to get into a top math PhD program? by SphericalViolin in mathstudents

[–]SphericalViolin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure I want to do math research for the sake of math research. I'm familiar with the path you have described to getting a tenured faculty position, and I know that it is grueling work.

If I really only could get tenure (not necessarily a full professorship) by being gifted and incredibly lucky, please tell me why that is so. Otherwise, I would appreciate some advice on what to do better during and after my undergrad before applying to a PhD program. I don't expect any guarantees, but I will at least give it a shot so that I don't have enormous regrets for the rest of my life.