GPA is NOT a single most important deciding factor in graduate admissions; research ability is. GPA, GRE, recommendation letters are all looked at as indicators of your research potential. So I'd recommend taking some research-oriented courses, with projects.
I did my undergrad in math, and was seriously looking at math grad schools back then. Getting a B- in algebra will hurt you, as your performance in graduate math classes is one of the big factors in the admissions decision. Keep in mind that even if you want to focus on analysis, at most places you'll still have to pass a qualifying exam in algebra. Do what you have to do to bring the grade up, even if it causes your other grades to slip a bit.
Re: picking a school, that's nowhere near as clear as it is during undergrad. Your best bet is to talk to the professors who you'll be asking for letters and ask them where they think you should apply given your stats. The GRE subject test in math counts for a lot at top schools, so you'll need to put in some time preparing for that.
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Re: picking a school, that's nowhere near as clear as it is during undergrad. Your best bet is to talk to the professors who you'll be asking for letters and ask them where they think you should apply given your stats. The GRE subject test in math counts for a lot at top schools, so you'll need to put in some time preparing for that.
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