Type of undergrad: Small private university in Nebraska
Major: Economics with a minor in mathematics
GPA: 4.0
Type of Grad: none
GRE: Q760, V530,
AWA 5.0
Math Courses: Calc I-II, Linear Algebra, Diff EQ, Intro to Analysis, Stats
Econ Courses: All that were offered (note: no grad available)
Other Courses: 2 directed independent econometrics courses
Letters of Recommendation: 2 from relatively unknown econ proffs, 1 semi-well known in econ
Research Experience: Two independent research projects, one pending publication
Teaching Experience: Just some tutoring
Research Interests: IO or health economics
statement of purpose: Discussed research I had completed
What I would have done differently: Should have applied more broadly and included more reach schools. Also should have taken more math and made it a major. Practice for GRE.
Results
Acceptances: Iowa ($$), Iowa State ($$), Kansas State ($$), UNL (?)
Waiting list: None
Rejections: None
Pending: Wyoming, WUSTL