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jahizbarlas · 10-06-2006, 12:53 AM

Professor List,

As an applicant this yr, I have been talking to professor so I think I can answer your question.

Most of the other people have talked about the cut-throat competition, the high drop-out rate at the end of first yr, and the 'no-aid' factor in previous posts. These are all things I have heard from my professors who are well connected at Chicago Economics.

I talked to Fernando Alvarez last yr, and he was very nice and after talking to him, I did feel like some things are blown out of proportion when it comes to perceptions about Chicago economics.

One thing that I have heard not mentioned in the other posts is that Chicago gives all the attention to its top candidates, and the lower candidates arent given attention from the department. Would you like to maybe discuss that on this forum?

Either way, as one of my professors told me, 'Its Chicago! How can you not apply there?', I can tell you that I look forward to applying there.

Thank you for your attention in helping us apply.

10-06-2006, 12:53 AM	#17 (permalink)
jahizbarlas Within my grasp! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 371	This might help... Professor List, As an applicant this yr, I have been talking to professor so I think I can answer your question. Most of the other people have talked about the cut-throat competition, the high drop-out rate at the end of first yr, and the 'no-aid' factor in previous posts. These are all things I have heard from my professors who are well connected at Chicago Economics. I talked to Fernando Alvarez last yr, and he was very nice and after talking to him, I did feel like some things are blown out of proportion when it comes to perceptions about Chicago economics. One thing that I have heard not mentioned in the other posts is that Chicago gives all the attention to its top candidates, and the lower candidates arent given attention from the department. Would you like to maybe discuss that on this forum? Either way, as one of my professors told me, 'Its Chicago! How can you not apply there?', I can tell you that I look forward to applying there. Thank you for your attention in helping us apply.