PROFILE
Type of Undergrad: Double major in Computer Science and Math(Stat option) at Hong Kong top school
Undergrad GPA: close to 4.0 (we use a different grading system)
Type of Grad: n/a
Grad GPA: n/a
GRE: expected 800Q/600V/4.0W
Math Courses: Calculus, Probability, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Mathematical Analysis, Real Analysis, Stat Inference, Regression Analysis, Stochastic Modeling, Data Mining, Sampling... a lot of stat. All A+ or A
Econ Courses: very few at UPenn(exchange). micro, macro, game theory, metrics, int. finance, public finance (one A, all other A+)
Other Courses: a lot of computer courses (honor study track), Programming Methodology, Algorithm and Data Structure, Object-oriented programming, computer organization, principle of programming languages, Algorithm analysis and design, software engineering, database management,... (almost all A+, a few As)
Letters of Recommendation: (expected) two good ones from econ profs at UPenn, another one (math/econ) from my Hong Kong school
Research Experience: summer with professor. one paper expected.
Teaching Experience: none
Research Interests: macro, growth, financial econ
statement of purpose: passionate
Other: none
My professor at Upenn said I had no problem getting in anywhere and should aim high. He even told me to apply for just 5-6 top schools. But it's safer to apply more. I'm majoring in computer and math. too few references for me. any suggestions on how many schools i should apply and which ones? Thanks a lot!