GRE Math Subject Test Overkill for Statistics MS? I got a degree in Applied Mathematics, but while I aced my Statistics courses, my performance in my math courses was weak. I have retaken some of the courses but will not be able to retake them all. Is the Math Subject GRE, though difficult, worth the effort of preparing and doing, hopefully, well on it?
If the Math GRE is "strongly encouraged" and you're concerned that your performance in mathematics courses will negatively affect your application, then yes, you should take it. It doesn't matter so much that it's only for a Master's degree, because the GRE is only useful as a predictor for courses, which is Master's-level work.