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dontwannaworkomo · 10-26-2006, 06:33 AM

I am in the process of putting together my application for a PhD at Stanford GSB in Economic Analysis and Policy and would greatly appreciate any feedback as I formulate my personal statement.

Details:
Undergrad: Berkeley, Economics and Mathematics, GPA 3.4 (not stellar)
Graduate: MSc Econometrics, Cambridge University, UK
GRE: 630V, 730Q
Research Experience: Federal Reserve (2 year) and top east coast economic think tank (1 years)
Publications and presentations: 2 co-authored policy reports, one presentation at AEA, research assistant credit mentioned in multiple academic publications (not authored)
Interests: macroeconomics, development economics, applied microeconomic theory
Misc: Female, US Citizen (if that matters at all)

Any suggestions on what I should focus on in my SOP? Should I even mention my less than stellar undergrad performance or just focus on my research at the Fed and think tank? How detailed should I be when describing my research interests? Should I approach professors and introduce myself and interests as a prospective applicant? Do I have a decent chance at being accepted? Thanks for your help!

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dontwannaworkomo Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	PhD Stanford GSB...any tips? I am in the process of putting together my application for a PhD at Stanford GSB in Economic Analysis and Policy and would greatly appreciate any feedback as I formulate my personal statement. Details: Undergrad: Berkeley, Economics and Mathematics, GPA 3.4 (not stellar) Graduate: MSc Econometrics, Cambridge University, UK GRE: 630V, 730Q Research Experience: Federal Reserve (2 year) and top east coast economic think tank (1 years) Publications and presentations: 2 co-authored policy reports, one presentation at AEA, research assistant credit mentioned in multiple academic publications (not authored) Interests: macroeconomics, development economics, applied microeconomic theory Misc: Female, US Citizen (if that matters at all) Any suggestions on what I should focus on in my SOP? Should I even mention my less than stellar undergrad performance or just focus on my research at the Fed and think tank? How detailed should I be when describing my research interests? Should I approach professors and introduce myself and interests as a prospective applicant? Do I have a decent chance at being accepted? Thanks for your help!