MS in Mathematics

Detailed document that highlights your professional and academic history. Please include: Work experience Achievements and awards Scholarships or grants you’ve earned Coursework Research projects and publications of your work

Undergraduate degree prior to matriculation into the program.

Upload unofficial transcripts or academic records in the “Academic History” section of the application. We are looking for transcripts from institutions where degree-seeking coursework has been completed.

Add three recommenders to the “Recommendations” section of the application. Typically these recommenders are mathematicians you've been involved with in advanced coursework or research projects.

Include in your personal statement : What is your mathematical background? Talk about the following: How you came to the field of mathematics. What course's subject matter piqued your interest. Any mathematical research you have done. If you know the area of math you want to specialize in, discuss how you arrived at that (Note: We do not expect applicants to our graduate programs to have specific research interests upon admission. Our students typically develop their research interests as they complete their introductory coursework). Why are you applying to the University of Minnesota? Why do you want to continue your Education in Mathematics? Tell us about any extracurricular activities that support engagement with mathematics or science within your community. We also encourage all applicants to write about a challenge that they have encountered and how they persevered through it or overcame it. Why a Master’s at the University of Minnesota? If you are applying for one of our emphasis areas, Industrial and Applied Mathematics or Math Education, specify how your goals for furthering your education align with the emphasis you are applying to.

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