TestMagic Forums - PhD in Economics http://www.urch.com/forums Yep, the Econ PhD forum. Finally. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.urch.com/forums/tm_images/misc/rss.jpg TestMagic Forums - PhD in Economics http://www.urch.com/forums Rolling Admission for LSE and other M.Sc. http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129082-rolling-admission-lse-other-m-sc.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:35 GMT So I have a dilemma. I could take the GRE next weekend and try to get in as much studying as possible while taking 7 classes so that I can send my LSE application in ASAP because they have a rolling admissions process. Or, I could wait until Christmas break and take it simultaneously scoring higher... So I have a dilemma. I could take the GRE next weekend and try to get in as much studying as possible while taking 7 classes so that I can send my LSE application in ASAP because they have a rolling admissions process. Or, I could wait until Christmas break and take it simultaneously scoring higher while sacrificing priority of admissions? Any thoughts on the trade off? How much of a factor is rolling admissions? Thanks guys ]]> PhD in Economics Tobin http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129082-rolling-admission-lse-other-m-sc.html prefer uploading LORs online or mailing them? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129076-prefer-uploading-lors-online-mailing-them.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:51 GMT Just curious. It seems most unversities are using online system now. Some even do not accept mailed letters. Just curious.
It seems most unversities are using online system now. Some even do not accept mailed letters. ]]> PhD in Economics khseaman http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129076-prefer-uploading-lors-online-mailing-them.html Would you ever? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129073-would-you-ever.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:30 GMT Would any of you ever consider not attending a school because you felt it was too "good" for you?

For those of us who are placing ourselves in the 15-35 range. What would happen if you happened to fluke into MIT? Would the though "maybe I should stick to a school where I am a strong candidate" cross your mind?

This is just purely out of interest, and it doesn't really apply to me, because I am not really applying to massive reaches. ]]> PhD in Economics gbea http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129073-would-you-ever.html need to pick last recommendation...urgent! http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129072-need-pick-last-recommendation-urgent.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:36 GMT I have two of my rec's picked, and I'm debating between having my third recommender be:

1. lecturer who advised me on my honors thesis who rly likes me
2. lecturer who doubles as the undergrad adviser who also rly likes me, but another professor (who understands grad admissions fairly well) said he would have a better gauge of my ranking among the class of econ students and might have more experience sending students to grad school.

I'm leaning towards the prof who advised me on my thesis, since my other two recs are from well-known professors, but whom I've only done classwork for, and this could give adcoms another perspective on my app. However, I can't totally dismiss the advice of that professor.

What do you think? ]]> PhD in Economics seniorplow http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129072-need-pick-last-recommendation-urgent.html average gre and gpa scores of top schools http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129071-average-gre-gpa-scores-top-schools.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:16 GMT I was recently asked the following: ---Quote--- Do you by any chance have mean GPA and quant GRE scors of those admitted to various top 10 schools? ---End Quote--- You can probably get this data pretty easy from the csv file at http://tmanalysis.econwiki.com/difficulty.csv. Just load it up in... I was recently asked the following:

Quote:
Do you by any chance have mean GPA and quant GRE scors of those admitted to various top 10 schools?
You can probably get this data pretty easy from the csv file at http://tmanalysis.econwiki.com/difficulty.csv. Just load it up in excel (and pivot tables or use sumif and countif) or your favorite statistical software - let me know if you have any questions. The thing is, there is a selection bias up on this forum, people posting here generally have higher than average scores (or they report their scores that way), so the actual averages will certainly be lower (Harvard does accept people with less than 800 GRE quantitative scores, for instance). Thus, if you want this information accurately, many of the schools report on it, and others will tell you if you ask. Testmagic data will not, however, be able to provide these numbers (and I will certainly not be able to interpret them perfectly, as they are but a small part of the whole admission story). ]]> PhD in Economics untitled http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129071-average-gre-gpa-scores-top-schools.html A practical question about transcripts http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129069-practical-question-about-transcripts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:06 GMT Hi guys, In Canada, most schools ask that transcripts be mailed institution to institution, and not pass through students hands It is my impression that this is not the standard practice for American schools, as they often ask a) all materials be sent with department name applied to or... Hi guys,


In Canada, most schools ask that transcripts be mailed institution to institution, and not pass through students hands

It is my impression that this is not the standard practice for American schools, as they often ask

a) all materials be sent with department name applied to or other personal information so it is easily added to the applicant's file
or
b) all application materials be sent in one package (ie transcripts from multiple schools)

which would be impossible to do if it was sent institution to institution.

I am assuming that what they want is for me to get sealed transcripts from my schools and then put these together in an envelope with other documents (eg. visa stuff) and my information. However, a lot of American schools are not specific about this, and this would be a no-no at some Canadian schools. Can anyone confirm or deny that I am on the right track?

Thank you so much, and my apologies for the content of this message. I know that this is not what this board is for. I hope my participation in other discussions on this forum as merited me enough leeway to get away with this. ]]> PhD in Economics gbea http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129069-practical-question-about-transcripts.html AEA Summer Training Program http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129061-aea-summer-training-program.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT Hey guys I'm trying to figure out what summer programs I want to apply for. Would anyone who has done this care to comment? How difficult is it? Is it very competitive? Did it or do you think it will greatly improve your admission's result? Also what's the deal with funding? I absolutely wouldn't do this sans monies. I'm a "non-disadvantaged minority" but I qualify for pretty significant financial aid.

Any thoughts would be helpful. Anyone else thinking of applying for this?

AEA Summer Training Program Website ]]> PhD in Economics ZomgRogged http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129061-aea-summer-training-program.html Please help evaluate my profile! http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129042-please-help-evaluate-my-profile.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:48:09 GMT *_PROFILE:_* *Type of Undergrad:* B.A. Economics, from Southeast Asia (Thailand) *Undergrad GPA: *3.83/4.00 (1st class honor, ranked 2nd in class size of 277) *TOEFL:* N/A *GRE 1st Attemp: *800Q, 320V, 3.5AWA *GRE 2nd Attemp: *800Q, 500V, 3.0AWA *Math Courses: *Calculus I-III, Logic and Set Theory,... PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: B.A. Economics, from Southeast Asia (Thailand)
Undergrad GPA: 3.83/4.00 (1st class honor, ranked 2nd in class size of 277)
TOEFL: N/A
GRE 1st Attemp: 800Q, 320V, 3.5AWA
GRE 2nd Attemp: 800Q, 500V, 3.0AWA
Math Courses: Calculus I-III, Logic and Set Theory, Linear Algebra (A), Abstract Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equation (A), Partial Differential Equation (A), Vector Analysis, Mathematical Analysis (B+), Statistics for Social Science I-II.
Math GPA: 3.81
Econ Courses: Microeeconomis Theory I-II (A, A), Macroeconomic Theory I-II (A, B+), Mathematical Economics I-II (B, A), Econometrics I-II (B, B+), Public Economics, International Economics, Monetary Economics, Industrial Organization, Agricultural Marketing.
Econ GPA: 3.76
Letters of Recommendation:
3 econ professors: 1 George Mason Ph.D. (Director of the program), 1 UC Berkeley Ph.D. (Micro II), 1 Southern Illinois Ph.D. (Econometrics I-II)
1 math professor: Western Michigan Ph.D. (ODE)
Research Experience:
- Research assistant to a professor of economics (Preparing data)
- Research assistant to WTO Watch Project (Writing articles)
Teaching Experience: TA to Intro to Econ (for non-major) and Micro Theory II (for major)
Research Interests: I have strong interests on Micro and Macro Theory. However, my research experience concerned Public and International Econ.
Statement of Purpose: I'm working on it.
Concerns: Non-worldclass university (though the top in my country), Very low GRE AW score, Low grade in some important courese such as Econometrics and Math Econ, Not well-known recommenders (though expected to be strong) :eek: Seems like too many concerns!
Other: A trainee in Bank of Thailand (central bank) for a month.

I want to ask where should I apply. I have no idea how my profile would do in the admisstion process to US University. Should I apply to UK master program in order to upgrade my profile? I'm considering applying to Berkeley, but the GRE score seems too low to be accepted. I'm very worried! ]]> PhD in Economics Toppy http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129042-please-help-evaluate-my-profile.html Delayed LORs? What happened? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129035-delayed-lors-what-happened.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:55:10 GMT If your LORs dont manage to write and send your letters in time, what will then happen to your application? Will delays be accepted? How long time? And, will adcoms think that a LOR writing his letter a month late dont care about the applicant even though his letter might be excellent? thank you. If your LORs dont manage to write and send your letters in time, what will then happen to your application? Will delays be accepted? How long time? And, will adcoms think that a letter of reference writing his letter a month late dont care about the applicant even though his letter might be excellent?

thank you. ]]> PhD in Economics fthomassen http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129035-delayed-lors-what-happened.html MA: UBC - Do I have to disclose ALL the post-secondary institution I attended? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129015-ma-ubc-do-i-have-disclose-all-post-secondary-institution-i-attended.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:57:35 GMT Ok so here's the situation. I attended community college and graduated with a diploma in a completely different field (Health and Wellness). Am I required to disclose this in my applications?

UBC in particular gave a warning about not fully disclosing ALL post secondary education. I just feel that my diploma is completely irrelevant to candidacy for a masters in economics.

What do you guys think?

Thanks ]]> PhD in Economics azoobrother http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129015-ma-ubc-do-i-have-disclose-all-post-secondary-institution-i-attended.html Summer 2010 Research in the Midwest? http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129012-summer-2010-research-midwest.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:57 GMT Hey everyone. I plan on applying for programs next Fall and would like to get some research experience. I will probably be doing some research next year during my last year in graduate school. However, I would like to get more experience outside my own school. Is there any Universities or... Hey everyone. I plan on applying for programs next Fall and would like to get some research experience. I will probably be doing some research next year during my last year in graduate school. However, I would like to get more experience outside my own school.

Is there any Universities or Institutions in the Midwest that would be willing to throw some funding for research?

Thanks ]]> PhD in Economics econsd http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129012-summer-2010-research-midwest.html Phd in Economics with emphasis on Finance courses http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129009-phd-economics-emphasis-finance-courses.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:16:04 GMT
Hi, I'm looking for Economic Phd programs in the U.S. with strong emphasis on finance courses (stochastic calculus, continuous time finance, portfolio selection, etc.).

I would appreciate if someone could mention some good schools for this question.

Finance Phd program with strong emphasis on economic courses (microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics, etc.) would also be very helpfull.


Thanks ! ]]> PhD in Economics elmambo http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129009-phd-economics-emphasis-finance-courses.html Macro in OSU http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129005-macro-osu.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:43:03 GMT I just browsed though OSU's faculty page and surprisely, I only found 4-5 macro profs. I remember someone in this forum said OSU's strenghth is macro. Anyone knows what it is really like in OSU?

My interest is in international, monetary and etc. It seems like these doesn't even exist in OSU (except a young assistant professor in international). I am really thinking about dropping it from my list. I'd like to hear some advice about my descion here.

Thanks. ]]> PhD in Economics pkukitty http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/129005-macro-osu.html <![CDATA[Why not inter-polish SOP? Come on, let's help each other.]]> http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/128987-why-not-inter-polish-statement-purpose-come-lets-help-each-other.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:18:31 GMT Hi, guys. I am scratching my brain about my preliminary statement of purpose. I am thinking we can chech with each other's and give suggestions each other. Come on, show your email if you like.

mine: gundan911at163.com ]]> PhD in Economics amec http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/128987-why-not-inter-polish-statement-purpose-come-lets-help-each-other.html A speach by Charles Goodhart on Financial Crisis and Central Bank Independence http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/128982-speach-charles-goodhart-financial-crisis-central-bank-independence.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:27:58 GMT The Dinner speech by Charles Goodhart, LSE: Has the Financial Crisis any Implications for Central Bank Independence? given at the The 6th Norges Bank Monetary Policy Conference: Inflation targeting twenty years on (http://www.norges-bank.no/templates/article____72307.aspx) can be listened from... The Dinner speech by Charles Goodhart, LSE: Has the Financial Crisis any Implications for Central Bank Independence? given at the The 6th Norges Bank Monetary Policy Conference: Inflation targeting twenty years on
can be listened from this link RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting
Note the point where he says ''In all my life I have not written a single equation on a paper.....the 68 equations model in this paper is by Dimitris Tsomocos!'' ]]> PhD in Economics italos http://www.urch.com/forums/phd-economics/128982-speach-charles-goodhart-financial-crisis-central-bank-independence.html