by Biomed » Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:27 pm
sstepbackk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:31 pm
> I am considering triple majoring with the third degree in either pure mathematics or statistics. At most this would push me back by one year.
Not worth it, especially if it sets you back another year. If you are already getting an Applied Math degree, what is the point in triple majoring with pure mathematics/statistics? This is coming from someone who also has an applied math degree.
sstepbackk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:31 pm
I am anxious because I currently have little to no experience in the CS field. I have developed and demonstrated leadership skills, however I am worried as I read on here that some applicants have a GPA of 3.8 while others have a GPA of 3.6 with field experience. Would the skills and information I have listed above allow me to be a competitive applicant?
Your saving grace is the fact that you are CS, which is the top recruited major in the SMART Scholarship (26%) according to the 2019 Award Statistics. Most CS people I know work for defense contractors or the private sector since they pay way more than the government. This means there is a shortage of civil servants who know CS (except maybe the NSA), so you might get lucky if an SF takes a bet on you. However, you didn't list any internships or research experience under your belt, so unfortunately you are not as competitive as someone who might have these experiences even with a lower GPA than yours.
sstepbackk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:31 pm
More generalized questions:
> Where would be a good place to start looking to see if placement locations have a focus on CS or mathematics?
Filter by STEM field on the SMART website to hunt for the Sponsoring Facilities that are recruiting for CS/Math.
sstepbackk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:31 pm
> How long into the application does it take until applicants hear back?
Applications are due in December; semi-finalist notifications go out in February. If you make the cut as a Semi-Finalist, you hear back between April and July if you are awarded. If you don't hear anything by July, assume you weren't awarded. I think a final email goes out to everyone stating this.
sstepbackk wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:31 pm
> What is the statistic of CS / mathematics applicants being accepted?
26% for CS, 4% for Mathematics. Searching the SMART website is your friend.
[quote=sstepbackk post_id=15256 time=1593739895 user_id=1591]
> I am considering triple majoring with the third degree in either pure mathematics or statistics. At most this would push me back by one year.
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Not worth it, especially if it sets you back another year. If you are already getting an Applied Math degree, what is the point in triple majoring with pure mathematics/statistics? This is coming from someone who also has an applied math degree.
[quote=sstepbackk post_id=15256 time=1593739895 user_id=1591]
I am anxious because I currently have little to no experience in the CS field. I have developed and demonstrated leadership skills, however I am worried as I read on here that some applicants have a GPA of 3.8 while others have a GPA of 3.6 with field experience. Would the skills and information I have listed above allow me to be a competitive applicant?
[/quote]
Your saving grace is the fact that you are CS, which is the top recruited major in the SMART Scholarship (26%) according to the 2019 Award Statistics. Most CS people I know work for defense contractors or the private sector since they pay way more than the government. This means there is a shortage of civil servants who know CS (except maybe the NSA), so you might get lucky if an SF takes a bet on you. However, you didn't list any internships or research experience under your belt, so unfortunately you are not as competitive as someone who might have these experiences even with a lower GPA than yours.
[quote=sstepbackk post_id=15256 time=1593739895 user_id=1591]
More generalized questions:
> Where would be a good place to start looking to see if placement locations have a focus on CS or mathematics?
[/quote]
Filter by STEM field on the SMART website to hunt for the Sponsoring Facilities that are recruiting for CS/Math.
[quote=sstepbackk post_id=15256 time=1593739895 user_id=1591]
> How long into the application does it take until applicants hear back?
[/quote]
Applications are due in December; semi-finalist notifications go out in February. If you make the cut as a Semi-Finalist, you hear back between April and July if you are awarded. If you don't hear anything by July, assume you weren't awarded. I think a final email goes out to everyone stating this.
[quote=sstepbackk post_id=15256 time=1593739895 user_id=1591]
> What is the statistic of CS / mathematics applicants being accepted?
[/quote]
26% for CS, 4% for Mathematics. Searching the SMART website is your friend.