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nevadagrl · 07-10-2008, 08:15 PM

I just learned about this forum and it seems like a great source for info. I am hoping people might be able to suggest some programs:

here is some profile information:

American female at Big State University in the West. Overall GPA is 3.4. Economics, however, is all A's except for a B- in Comparative Economic Systems, and a B+ in International Finance. A's in Calc I-III, A in real Analysis, and an A- in an elective on Differential Equations. My school does not award A+s.

GREs are 800 in math, 5.0 in analytical, and a 600 in verbal.

Two LORs should be strong. A young prof for Macro told me his will be glowing. A full professor from Econometrics will be very good as well. The third will be far less personal ("she received an A but I didn't know her too well personally").

No teaching or research experience. None. Zilch. Nada.

I am 99% sure that I want to do macro. Right now, my preference is for theory, but I am fine if I end up doing some/all empirical work. I am looking for programs that are more New Keynesian with lots of policy implications, and I am trying to avoid Chicago type programs because I personally do not find that type of macro to be as interesting.

My goal is to end up in an academic place with a mix of teaching and research. I would rather go to a quiet LAC than an elite research department. I am trying to find respectable but unspectacular programs that are good at placing their macro students into academic jobs. I have a strong bias for the West, but that it one factor among many. Funding is a must. I hate large cities but would do it for the right fit. My current list is:

1. UC Davis. I don't know if I can get funding but I like the faculty and the location.

2. UW- I am worried that the program is too empirical but I think its overall reputation is in the right range.

3. Oregon- My advisor suggests this one as being unusually strong in macro theory for a program of its overall rank. It seems to place its people very well, especially in macro, and I love the location. I think that I could get in.

4. Colorado- I like everthing except macro doesn't seem to be its strong suit.

My safety was going to be Oregon State, but they just eliminated their program. I will be applying this fall.

Thanks in advance for any additional suggestions!

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nevadagrl Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Looking for Macro Places I just learned about this forum and it seems like a great source for info. I am hoping people might be able to suggest some programs: here is some profile information: American female at Big State University in the West. Overall GPA is 3.4. Economics, however, is all A's except for a B- in Comparative Economic Systems, and a B+ in International Finance. A's in Calc I-III, A in real Analysis, and an A- in an elective on Differential Equations. My school does not award A+s. GREs are 800 in math, 5.0 in analytical, and a 600 in verbal. Two LORs should be strong. A young prof for Macro told me his will be glowing. A full professor from Econometrics will be very good as well. The third will be far less personal ("she received an A but I didn't know her too well personally"). No teaching or research experience. None. Zilch. Nada. I am 99% sure that I want to do macro. Right now, my preference is for theory, but I am fine if I end up doing some/all empirical work. I am looking for programs that are more New Keynesian with lots of policy implications, and I am trying to avoid Chicago type programs because I personally do not find that type of macro to be as interesting. My goal is to end up in an academic place with a mix of teaching and research. I would rather go to a quiet LAC than an elite research department. I am trying to find respectable but unspectacular programs that are good at placing their macro students into academic jobs. I have a strong bias for the West, but that it one factor among many. Funding is a must. I hate large cities but would do it for the right fit. My current list is: 1. UC Davis. I don't know if I can get funding but I like the faculty and the location. 2. UW- I am worried that the program is too empirical but I think its overall reputation is in the right range. 3. Oregon- My advisor suggests this one as being unusually strong in macro theory for a program of its overall rank. It seems to place its people very well, especially in macro, and I love the location. I think that I could get in. 4. Colorado- I like everthing except macro doesn't seem to be its strong suit. My safety was going to be Oregon State, but they just eliminated their program. I will be applying this fall. Thanks in advance for any additional suggestions!