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sanaqureshi · 05-08-2008, 09:46 AM

I also made it the Ma Econ program for this year. Can some one please tell me what is the acceptance deadline....I have not recieved the official letter by post yet!

JLEcon · 05-08-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sanaqureshi

I also made it the Ma Econ program for this year. Can some one please tell me what is the acceptance deadline....I have not recieved the official letter by post yet!

It understand that four weeks after the date the acceptance letter was dated (mine was Apr. 11). I am from Ecuador and I already received the package, I guess you will be receiving it shortly.

poornimaba · 05-09-2008, 06:17 AM

Hi,

It is four weeks from the date specified on the letter.

desemejante · 05-09-2008, 11:01 AM

Hey,

Sorry for hijacking the threat...but MA Econ threats seem hard to come by on most forums

I'm an economics major (in the UK, which means I just do econ and math) and am trying to choose which programmes to apply to next year.
So far, I found the masters in duke, at boston university, nyu, and oxford (where I'm now) and cambridge very interesting. Having spent the last three years in the UK, I'd be happy to go overseas though. I don't know whether I want to continue to do a Phd afterwards or not just yet.

Does anyone have experience with applying or attending any of these? It's quite hard to determien how competitive they are. Or can someone think of any other programmes worth looking into? I also checked Chicago's MAPSS and Columbia's MQ QMSS, both seem very interesting.

Thanks!

devecon · 05-11-2008, 02:18 AM

I am an MA graduate from NYU and am in a PhD program right now. Here are my quick thoughts:

1) If you are thinking about the business sector - it's better to get an MBA.
2) If you are thinking about international development/government you should seriously look at MPAs at Columbia, SAIS, Harvard, Princeton, etc . . .

I think the MA at NYU helps people with weaker undergrad backgrounds be more competitive when applying for PhD programs. If you take this route, be sure to get to know two full time faculty members in order to get recommendations - these count for a lot!

Those who are doing development and are either thinking PhD or possibly evaluation work should probably really look into the MPA-ID program at the Kennedy School - top notch and you have lots of options aterwards.

Good luck to all.

desemejante · 05-11-2008, 09:23 AM

Thanks a lot for the reply!

It's quite hard to say which category I fall in. Yes, I want to go into business, but I could start with a bachelors degree, work for a year and get a master afterwards (doesn't really matter which subject - at least not to the company (Europe)). On the other hand I'm thinking about doinf a PhD eventually. I'm not really a weak candidate, well maybe. I'm from an Ivy-equivalent undergrad institution, great marks (we don't have GPAs) and great recommendations. But no research experience. It's jsut not done here at undergrad level (UK). Which obviously minimises my chance...and, honestly, I don't even know whether I'd like research in economics, I've never done it. I was hoping to figure that one out during a master.

Thanks!

JLEcon · 05-12-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devecon

I am an MA graduate from NYU and am in a PhD program right now. Here are my quick thoughts:

1) If you are thinking about the business sector - it's better to get an MBA.
2) If you are thinking about international development/government you should seriously look at MPAs at Columbia, SAIS, Harvard, Princeton, etc . . .

I think the MA at NYU helps people with weaker undergrad backgrounds be more competitive when applying for PhD programs. If you take this route, be sure to get to know two full time faculty members in order to get recommendations - these count for a lot!

Those who are doing development and are either thinking PhD or possibly evaluation work should probably really look into the MPA-ID program at the Kennedy School - top notch and you have lots of options aterwards.

Good luck to all.

Devecon, thanks for your comments. I thought that as NYU is a top 10 ranked in economics, it's MA program would be a highly recognized program and a strong asset in applying for a job later on. Studying and living in NYC is a considerable investment (i'm an international student), do you think it is worth it in terms of the return the MA program will provide once in the job market? Is it worth in terms of theoretical and practical tools provided by the program, compared to other programs (except from MBA's)? By reading your comments i've become deeply concerned that this MA program is not as good an option as I thought it was...
Thanks a lot

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05-08-2008, 09:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
sanaqureshi Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	I also made it the Ma Econ program for this year. Can some one please tell me what is the acceptance deadline....I have not recieved the official letter by post yet!

05-09-2008, 06:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
poornimaba Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Hi, It is four weeks from the date specified on the letter.

05-09-2008, 11:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
desemejante Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	Hey, Sorry for hijacking the threat...but MA Econ threats seem hard to come by on most forums I'm an economics major (in the UK, which means I just do econ and math) and am trying to choose which programmes to apply to next year. So far, I found the masters in duke, at boston university, nyu, and oxford (where I'm now) and cambridge very interesting. Having spent the last three years in the UK, I'd be happy to go overseas though. I don't know whether I want to continue to do a Phd afterwards or not just yet. Does anyone have experience with applying or attending any of these? It's quite hard to determien how competitive they are. Or can someone think of any other programmes worth looking into? I also checked Chicago's MAPSS and Columbia's MQ QMSS, both seem very interesting. Thanks!

05-11-2008, 02:18 AM	#25 (permalink)
devecon Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 21	I am an MA graduate from NYU and am in a PhD program right now. Here are my quick thoughts: 1) If you are thinking about the business sector - it's better to get an MBA. 2) If you are thinking about international development/government you should seriously look at MPAs at Columbia, SAIS, Harvard, Princeton, etc . . . I think the MA at NYU helps people with weaker undergrad backgrounds be more competitive when applying for PhD programs. If you take this route, be sure to get to know two full time faculty members in order to get recommendations - these count for a lot! Those who are doing development and are either thinking PhD or possibly evaluation work should probably really look into the MPA-ID program at the Kennedy School - top notch and you have lots of options aterwards. Good luck to all.

05-11-2008, 09:23 AM	#26 (permalink)
desemejante Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	Thanks a lot for the reply! It's quite hard to say which category I fall in. Yes, I want to go into business, but I could start with a bachelors degree, work for a year and get a master afterwards (doesn't really matter which subject - at least not to the company (Europe)). On the other hand I'm thinking about doinf a PhD eventually. I'm not really a weak candidate, well maybe. I'm from an Ivy-equivalent undergrad institution, great marks (we don't have GPAs) and great recommendations. But no research experience. It's jsut not done here at undergrad level (UK). Which obviously minimises my chance...and, honestly, I don't even know whether I'd like research in economics, I've never done it. I was hoping to figure that one out during a master. Thanks!

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