My GPA was mediocre/below average tbh and I had a few C's in my record (which I elaborated in my Statement of Purpose), but I think what made my application strong was not only my high GRE quantitative score, but a relatively strong background related to Statistics and Data Science: while I did have C's in my record (and a couple were major-related as a Computer Science major), I had strong grades in my computational/math courses especially the ones essential to Statistics and Data Science (I'm also a math major as well so I definitely took a good amount of computational/math courses). Also, despite my mediocre/below average GPA, my grades improved every semester since fall of junior year up until I applied for the program, so that helps. I also had a strong programming background, especially being a Computer Science major, and did research and independent study opportunities related to Statistics and Data Science (and I discussed about them in-depth in my Statement of Purpose) as well with a couple of personal side projects. I wouldn't say that I'm an expert or outstanding in Statistics and Data Science yet (more like beginner to intermediate level), but I at least had some sort of foundation or sufficient-enough background for me to somehow stand out in my application. I think the professors and my independent study mentor, who I asked to write letter of recommendations for me, like me enough to give me strong letters of recommendations (I couldn't see since I waived my rights for all of them), so that definitely helps. I will not be attending there due to location and even high price (tuition and travel), but I hope what I have here helps for future applicants. :)

Accepted off the waitlist yesterday morning. Will accept offer.

was on the waitlist, after 2 months of waiting, get rejected..... application season ended today. not get ad to a single program.

Was on waitlist and got an email saying I was rejected. For anyone else waiting, this email was sent to my spam folder, so worth checking there.

Accepted off the waitlist.

email to check website

Does anybody apply for stat phd as undergrad? Anyone got any response from the department?

Memo for future applicants I received an offer on 19th Feb without mentioning funding. (Check status email and general acceptance email) Funding info on 5th April from the department. (I think the process is delayed because of some situations, not sure about it) It was a hard time to wait for funding info. Will accept an offer.

No research experience. Not surprised.