Mathematical Considerations

The more I think of it, the more I'd rather be a Math Ph.D. than Computer Science.  I tend to think that Analysis would be better than Systems classes.  Also, Math grad students are not as common, so I'd have better chances or better financial support.  I have put several math departments on my list: UNL, UIUC, CMU, UCSD, and MIT.

I've decided to apply for the Math Ph.D. at UCSD for only two reasons:

1. I have family in San Diego

2. Fan Chung Graham has Erdös number 1, so I'd have a chance at a 2.

As far as Computer Science departments are concerned, I plan to apply to CMU, MIT, Stanford, UIUC, and UNC-CH.  There are several reasons why these schools are picked.  The first three are the top overall, UIUC is top for computational geometry, and UNC-CH is top for graphics and my research advisor got his Ph.D. there.

Now, I need to collect all necessary dates and materials and start asking for letters of recommendation.