How to Apply
Applications for admission to the 2023-2024 cohort will be accepted until Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.
Prospective applicants can inquire with msp-admissions@stat.cmu.edu to hear more about our degree program or to ask any questions.
Application Checklist for the Master of Statistical Practice Program
I have submitted my online application.
The application deadline is May 31st, 2023 at 11:59 EST. We will not accept submissions after this deadline.
The application is available online.
Prospective applicants can inquire with msp-admissions@stat.cmu.edu to hear more about our degree program or to ask any questions.
I meet the prerequisites for the program.
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- Two semesters of calculus based probability and mathematical statistics
Topics should include: random variables, distribution functions, joint and conditional distributions, functions of random variables & their probability distributions; maximum likelihood estimation, properties of estimators, hypothesis testing, interval estimation.
Typical Textbook: Mathematical Statistics with Applications - Wackerly, et al., or equivalent
CMU classes are: 36-225 and 36-226
- Two semesters of calculus based probability and mathematical statistics
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- One course in linear regression analysis
Topics should include: exploratory data analysis, linear regression models, validation and interpretation of models.
Typical Textbook: Applied Linear Regression Models - Kutner, et al., or equivalent. A strong Econometrics course is also accepted.
CMU classes are: 36-401
- One course in linear regression analysis
- One course in matrix algebra
I have submitted my transcripts from all universities I previously attended.
Applicants must submit transcripts from both undergraduate institutions and any previous graduate work. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program that you have not completed at the time you submit your application, please submit your current transcript.
If required, I submitted my TOEFL scores.
All non-native English speakers are required to submit valid, non-expired TOEFL scores. A desirable total TOEFL score is 105 or higher. Speaking TOEFL scores should be at least 28. IELTS is also acceptable, with a desirable speaking score of at least 9.
Applications without TOEFL (or IELTS) will not be considered. We will not accept expired scores or waive test scores.
Institution Code: 2074
Department Code: 59
I submitted my résumé.
Make sure to upload your résumé or CV underneath the Supplemental Information portion of the online application; this is a required portion of the application.
I submitted my statement of purpose.
A good statement of purpose typically includes why you're interested in the MSP program, your qualifications, and your goals.
I have contacted all three of my recommenders and have three complete letters of recommendation.
Please submit three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be faculty recommendations.