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Is my student applying to too many PhD programs in the US? (statistics / biostatistics)
Instead, your application should describe your specific research interests, and you should apply to departments with specific faculty members who are experts in those topics:
"Since I am keenly interested … But by writing a specific application, it shows you've already thought deeply about the field and your specific place in it, which makes you a safer bet for the PhD admissions committee. …