PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: Well-known university in Pakistan
Undergrad GPA: 3.15
GRE: 770 Q, 710 V, 4.0
AWA
Math Courses: Calculus I, II , III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Real Analysis, Optimization Techniques, Numerical Analysis, Probability, Statistics (Very average grades in all of them!)
Econ Courses: Many, including 2 masters courses: Micro Analysis, Macro Analysis
Letters of Recommendation: Two econ, one math. Nobody famous or well-published.
Research Experience: None
Teaching Experience: TA for a senior course in my university
SOP: Okay. Not very exceptional. Didn't have anyone read it.
RESULTS:
Acceptances: Northern Illinois University, MA ($$, RA position)
Waitlists: None
Rejections: None
Pending: None
What would you have done differently?
It would have really helped if I had figured out what to do early in college or scored a better GPA. I am going for a master's primarily to improve my profile.