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sohnchen · 09-22-2006, 12:59 AM

I'm new to this forum but I guess some of you might be willing to help me address the following question:
Should I attempt to apply to top-10 programms this year?

I started studying Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems in what is the best econ school in Poland. Unfortunatelly even that doesn't suffice to make it an internationally recognised institution. After two years of following mathematically inclined curriculum (getting very good marks) I went to the LSE for a "year abroad" where I did undergrad courses in Econometrics (rigorous version, A+), Game Theory(A-), Differential Eq (A+), Optimisation in Function Spaces (A+) and Development Econ (A+). I had good grades so I got an offer to finish my degree at the LSE. Hence, after taking Econometric Theory, Micro Principles II, Mathematical Economics and writing a paper for Quantitative Economics Project this year I WILL graduate with BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
As far as my research experence goes, I did some work at the Bank of England this year.
I know that doesn't sound much like a top-10 candidate but my outside option is quite compelling as well - entering the LSE phd programme through MSc EME. Also, would I have much better chance of admission to the top-10 after doing the MSc EME?

09-22-2006, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
sohnchen Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Yet another weird international profile eval I'm new to this forum but I guess some of you might be willing to help me address the following question: Should I attempt to apply to top-10 programms this year? I started studying Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems in what is the best econ school in Poland. Unfortunatelly even that doesn't suffice to make it an internationally recognised institution. After two years of following mathematically inclined curriculum (getting very good marks) I went to the LSE for a "year abroad" where I did undergrad courses in Econometrics (rigorous version, A+), Game Theory(A-), Differential Eq (A+), Optimisation in Function Spaces (A+) and Development Econ (A+). I had good grades so I got an offer to finish my degree at the LSE. Hence, after taking Econometric Theory, Micro Principles II, Mathematical Economics and writing a paper for Quantitative Economics Project this year I WILL graduate with BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics. As far as my research experence goes, I did some work at the Bank of England this year. I know that doesn't sound much like a top-10 candidate but my outside option is quite compelling as well - entering the LSE phd programme through MSc EME. Also, would I have much better chance of admission to the top-10 after doing the MSc EME?