Urch Forums http://www.urch.com/forums/ Free test prep and admissions forum. GMAT, SAT Prep, GRE, TOEFL. en Fri, 24 May 2013 23:40:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.urch.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png Urch Forums http://www.urch.com/forums/ Posted My Thesis Online -- Did I Make a Mistake??? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/148109-posted-my-thesis-online-did-i-make-mistake.html Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:05 GMT I recently asked my undergrad advisor if it's a good idea to attach my thesis as a writing sample to my applications. He advised me not to do it, since unless it's exceptionally good (not my case), it will bring uncertainty, and more likely negative impact. But the problem is, I have already posted my completed thesis on my school's website, which cannot be removed. I still plan to talk about my thesis research in my SOP, but will possibly not put the thesis title anywhere in my applications so that they'll have less curiosity to search it on the internet.

But still, as long as they just search my name on google, the thesis will pop up very high (top 3 among the search results), and they will see it. Is it likely that they will do this kind of things? Or am I just worrying to much? I'm shooting for top 15 programs. ]]> PhD in Economics applicant2014 http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/148109-posted-my-thesis-online-did-i-make-mistake.html IELTS :i need help http://www.urch.com/forums/open/148107-ielts-i-need-help.html Fri, 24 May 2013 18:24:04 GMT Hi everyone. I once wrote IELTS and had 7 in all except writing.Please i will be glad if you can help achieve a band score of 7 in writing. Hi everyone.
I once wrote IELTS and had 7 in all except writing.Please i will be glad if you can help achieve a band score of 7 in writing. ]]> Open tofunmmy http://www.urch.com/forums/open/148107-ielts-i-need-help.html <![CDATA[[Waiting] Post is not visible]]> http://www.urch.com/forums/feedback/148106-post-not-visible.html Fri, 24 May 2013 15:49:33 GMT I met the issue when posting in my own thread (link here: http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/148092-writing-dissertation-working-as-assistant-summer.html) Pls have a look, thank you! I met the issue when posting in my own thread (link here: http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-econo...nt-summer.html) Pls have a look, thank you! ]]> Feedback Moon Na http://www.urch.com/forums/feedback/148106-post-not-visible.html equivalence http://www.urch.com/forums/open/148105-equivalence.html Fri, 24 May 2013 13:27:21 GMT How do I tanslate the Cuban grading system (0-5) to GPA (0-4)? How do I tanslate the Cuban grading system (0-5) to GPA (0-4)? ]]> Open ACMD http://www.urch.com/forums/open/148105-equivalence.html Wanted Anyone selling Prontopass Combo? http://www.urch.com/forums/selling/148103-anyone-selling-prontopass-combo.html Fri, 24 May 2013 04:32:05 GMT Hi, I am looking for Prontopass Review Combo for NAPLEX. Please let me know if you have it. FastLane Hi,
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I am working on Texas MPJE right now so I think it's the right time to start looking for the externship. I need to do 1500h internship in order to get my pharmacy license.
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I want to ask, in your opinion, which are the courses that you think everybody should take before starting a PhD in Management.

Or, for those who are already enrolled, what courses you think would have helped you in your PhD? ]]> PhD in Business Lasve http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-business/148098-suggestion-what-courses-refresh-before-starting-phd.html Central European University Offer Accept or Decline http://www.urch.com/forums/admissions-results/148096-central-european-university-offer-accept-decline.html Thu, 23 May 2013 07:31:30 GMT I have been accepted into Central European University MA Economics program. Can somebody tell me about its reputation and PhD placements in US and Europe. I am having a really hard time in deciding. Looking forward for a response. I have been accepted into Central European University MA Economics program. Can somebody tell me about its reputation and PhD placements in US and Europe. I am having a really hard time in deciding. Looking forward for a response. ]]> Admissions Results danoo http://www.urch.com/forums/admissions-results/148096-central-european-university-offer-accept-decline.html Are there any PhD programs in Mathematics, Statistics or OR with Spring admission? http://www.urch.com/forums/graduate-admissions/148094-there-any-phd-programs-mathematics-statistics-spring-admission.html Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:07 GMT I am interested in the question. I am interested in the question. ]]> Graduate Admissions Rabinovitch http://www.urch.com/forums/graduate-admissions/148094-there-any-phd-programs-mathematics-statistics-spring-admission.html Profile Evaluation Request Career Crossroads - Profile Evaluation http://www.urch.com/forums/graduate-admissions/148093-career-crossroads-profile-evaluation.html Thu, 23 May 2013 02:09:38 GMT Hey guys. Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to look at this and reply. Below is my profie: Undergrad: UCSB Degree: Business econ/ accounting emphasis. Finished a four year program in three years. GPA: 3.5 overall; 3.54 in major and 3.63 in upper-division major Math: Calc... Hey guys. Thanks in advance for anyone who takes the time to look at this and reply.

Below is my profie:

Undergrad: UCSB
Degree: Business econ/ accounting emphasis. Finished a four year program in three years.
GPA: 3.5 overall; 3.54 in major and 3.63 in upper-division major
Math: Calc II & III (B & B-), Linear Algebra (B) and Stats based probability (P). I've applied for the LSE Diploma in Mathematics so if I get to take that then I will definitely take this.
Econ: Intermediate Micro (A & A-), Macro (A-), Intro to Game Theory (A-), Econ Development (A), Financial Management I & II (C+ and A)
Accounting: Financial Statement Analysis (A), Intermediate Acct A-B-C (A, A, A-), Managerial A-B (A, A), Income Tax (B+), Auditing (C+)
Research Experience: None
TA Experience: Taught Accounting to undergrads for a year. Could have gone for two but decided to graduate.
Other relevant info: Passed all three levels of CFA exam. First Attempt. Dominated L1 & 2, everything was >70%.

Unfortunately for me, I wasn't really thinking about pursuing graduate work at all during my undergrad. Instead of studying I got sucked into the daily party culture of my school and looking back at my transcript I'm surprised I was even able to pull this off.

Basically my question is regarding my competitiveness for top-tier econ masters degrees in Europe. I've been reading on these forums and these seem to funnel back into US PhD programs. Additionally, I've recently become interested in the PhD in accounting and am wondering about my competitiveness with this profile straight off the bat or whether or not I should get a masters degree to prove that I have quantitative aptitude.

I live relatively close to a low-tier UC (ranked ~70 in US news) and I am thinking of taking an econometrics class there over the summer. Additionally, I was thinking of taking some upper division stats classes at this uni or at the state school nearby. I don't know how much these would help my application, so any insights would be appreciated.

I think I need to get some more insights into what accounting research is. It seems that some Accounting PhD's end up working/consulting as value investors at hedge funds while also being professors. This is something, if true, would be my ideal role. Being a teacher and a value investor.

Thanks for any help in advance! ]]> Graduate Admissions ucsbgaucho http://www.urch.com/forums/graduate-admissions/148093-career-crossroads-profile-evaluation.html Writing dissertation or working as an assistant in the summer? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/148092-writing-dissertation-working-as-assistant-summer.html Wed, 22 May 2013 17:42:22 GMT Hi you. I'm a first year master student, of course, in economics. I tend to reapply for another master program before Phd, but now I have to decide what I should do in this summer. Below I draw two directions I could choose, with (dis)advantages, hopefully, you can suggest me something. Thank you very much.

1. I got an invitation from my econometrics professor. He asked me whether I want to do research with him in this summer. It sounds strange for a unstar student as me. :D
Advantages: He's pretty well-known: published a lot of AER/Econometrica papers, was head department at UCL, Queen Mary, has strong connection with WB and OECD (was head of some research groups).
He's extremely supportive and accessible, never mind spending time to help. The most important thing is that he wants to help me get admission from the top. I told him: my target, in fact, is only to enter top 30 Phd program (after 2nd msc) and I know, it's virtually impossible for a master student from un-well-known institution to write something that can make sense. He, however, tried to persuade that I should aim higher and attempt to write a paper or at least do research.
Ok, so if I agree, he will let me join his project as an assistant or as he said something likes let me see what I could do to help you get into top". :wallbash: Actually, I don't get the point why he always gives me supports while obviously, I'm not a super-star (even star) in his class.
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Disadvantages: He's old, i'm not sure, but should be more than 55. He has been in our school 6 years, we are just in top 3 among Italian econ departments (not Bocconi). His interest is in commodity prices, financial market, development but all of them, exception for a few topics in development, are not interesting for me at all. But he told me that it;s not a big problem.
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2. Working on the dissertation with an associate prof.
I tend to work with "social preferences" in dictator games (maybe field dictator game experiments also if my advisor can get funding this summer).

Advantages: My current school has a very strong experimental econ group. His partner (in this project) is a star experimental economist. Maybe the most important thing is that I am particularly interested in this topic.
Disadvantages: He is not well-known, mostly publishes on JEBO. He is not as helpful as the econometric prof and he seems always busy over time. At least, I don't feel flexible to talk with him (ask whatever I want, I don't understand...).

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Thank you and hope to see your comments. :loveheart: ]]> PhD in Economics Moon Na http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/148092-writing-dissertation-working-as-assistant-summer.html For Sale Selling NAPLEX books http://www.urch.com/forums/marketplace/148091-selling-naplex-books.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:03 GMT Hi everyone, I am selling below NAPLEX books.... Let me know if interested..... 1. Apha complete review of pharmacy 7th edition 2. Rx prep book 2011 3. Prontopass math cards All above are brand new.... No markings at all. I am willing to sell for the best offered price. Hi everyone,

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Gloria8 ]]> Marketplace Gloria8 http://www.urch.com/forums/marketplace/148091-selling-naplex-books.html Saying hello and a request for profile evaluation :) http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-business/148090-saying-hello-request-profile-evaluation.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:05 GMT Hi all! New to Urch and in a strange situation. (aren't we all? :) ) anyway, until i get the hang of writing a decent post i hope y'all will bear with me :) Here's all about me -
Educational Qual -
BSc. (3 year bachelor's Degree) in Microbiology (University of Mumbai, India)
MSc. in Health Sciences (University of Pune, India)
MS in Biotechnology (Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA)

Nationality (I wish it didn't matter but I'm afraid it does): Indian

Years of Work Experience: 5+

Industry: Biotech/Pharma

After my MS I worked at a medical device company in upstate NY for a couple years before moving back to India. I work for a biotech company here and in several ways its a dream job (considering the fact that my family owns the company), but I'm yearning to get back to school as I've realized nothing really makes me as happy as working in research. I'm not saying life in research is cake-walk; just that I'm ready to take on the pain and labor for the fulfillment it'll provide. Big words ha.

I have no formal background in psychology; however I've taken a couple Marketing, OB and Econ courses while at Hopkins. I've also taken statistics courses during my MSc, and have done field-based research and lab-based research. Most my marketing knowledge is self taught from reading and experience. My field of interest for my PhD research is CB/Social Psych/Marketing.

While I know that my completely unrelated background could swing either ways of being an advantage or a disadvantage in terms of admissions, what I'm really looking for help in, is to find that starting point. Do I need a Masters degree in a related subject? I'm yet to take the GRE/GMAT (I've learnt that most schools accept either these days) but I scored well when I took it 5 years ago (1440/1600) and I'm not worried about test scores really. Are writing to current students/professors and campus visits of any use/encouraged/discouraged these days?

I've been looking at schools and labs/ professors and I've shortlisted a few. Definitely top notch people in the field, although I'm not sure if I should list them here at this point. Starting from the ground up and aiming at the stars, I suppose! :) Looking forward to feedback/critiques!

Cheers,

lwl ]]> PhD in Business ladywholaughs http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-business/148090-saying-hello-request-profile-evaluation.html Corporate experience of four years: PhD in finance http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-business/148087-corporate-experience-four-years-phd-finance.html Wed, 22 May 2013 07:09:58 GMT Situation: Planning to apply for PhD in financial economics or quantitative finance in the US for 2014 session. I have a 3.5 Indian GPA in my business management classes (68%). Specialization in marketing but with business statistics as a subject. Have 4 years of corporate experience with... Situation:

Planning to apply for PhD in financial economics or quantitative finance in the US for 2014 session.
I have a 3.5 Indian GPA in my business management classes (68%). Specialization in marketing but with business statistics as a subject.
Have 4 years of corporate experience with business research and financial market research.
Planning to take GMAT in November-December. Mock test scores come in the 730-760 range.

Query:
1. Am I eligible for PhD, since I have a break post studies.
2. Are corporate references valid if I apply for a PhD.?
3. Do corporate experience count?
4. What are my chances of getting into a top 20 college? (I know it is highly speculative, so any suggestion will be gladly welcome :-). ) ]]> PhD in Business arghya555 http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-business/148087-corporate-experience-four-years-phd-finance.html