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eab445 · 10-14-2006, 02:49 AM

I'm applying for econ phd programs for next year, and I'm clueless as to where I stand, if I have a shot at top 10, top 20, etc. I've been toying w/ applying for an NSF grant, but I think my interests aren't focused enough and it's probably too late.

Anyways, here's my profile:
GPA: 3.93
GRE: 800M/680V/5.0A
Econ/Math/Spanish major (in 3.5 years)
Econ courses: Intermediate micro/macro, econometrics, international economics, a few others - all a's except an a- in intermediate micro and a b- in international economics (while studying abroad in chile, so not computed in gpa)
Math courses: came in to undergrad w/ calc 3 done, took differential equations (a), abstract algebra (a-), linear algebra (b), a few stats classes, and real analysis (taking) and differential geometry (taking)
I spent a year on an honors thesis, and I've worked as an RA for the past year. I did a summer internship doing econ work for the state dept and the summer before i did econ research with a different professor.

I'll have one strong recommendation from a dean who advised my thesis, but the other ones I'm less sure of - I can pick the professor I worked for 2 summers ago, the state dept guy (obviously nonacademic) i worked for last summer, and a professor I took a seminar w/ 2 years ago but have been out of touch with.

thoughts?

10-14-2006, 02:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
eab445 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	where to apply... I'm applying for econ phd programs for next year, and I'm clueless as to where I stand, if I have a shot at top 10, top 20, etc. I've been toying w/ applying for an NSF grant, but I think my interests aren't focused enough and it's probably too late. Anyways, here's my profile: GPA: 3.93 GRE: 800M/680V/5.0A Econ/Math/Spanish major (in 3.5 years) Econ courses: Intermediate micro/macro, econometrics, international economics, a few others - all a's except an a- in intermediate micro and a b- in international economics (while studying abroad in chile, so not computed in gpa) Math courses: came in to undergrad w/ calc 3 done, took differential equations (a), abstract algebra (a-), linear algebra (b), a few stats classes, and real analysis (taking) and differential geometry (taking) I spent a year on an honors thesis, and I've worked as an RA for the past year. I did a summer internship doing econ work for the state dept and the summer before i did econ research with a different professor. I'll have one strong recommendation from a dean who advised my thesis, but the other ones I'm less sure of - I can pick the professor I worked for 2 summers ago, the state dept guy (obviously nonacademic) i worked for last summer, and a professor I took a seminar w/ 2 years ago but have been out of touch with. thoughts?