TestMagic

jlist · 2006 April 11th, 04:00 AM

Hi Group: I am unsure if my last message made it through, as I replied to another strand. Maybe this will work (I am technically challenged).

I am writing to note that this forum is wonderful. The level of public good provisioning is great and I can only imagine what it would have done to help me in my limited choices when deciding to go to grad school in economics back in 1992.

I found that some of you are considering Maryland. I want to highlight that it is a really good place. I spent 4 years in residence and the students are quite good and the faculty fantastic. You can do fine going to lower level schools like Wyoming and such too.

Of course, I would rather have you join me here in Chicago so if you should have any questions in this regard please let me know.

I will try to follow along and provide insights when I can.

Best,
John

planetes · 2006 April 11th, 04:09 AM

Is this really Professor John List of University of Chicago? Do profs really look at these grad forums?

midori · 2006 April 11th, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlist

Hi Group: I am unsure if my last message made it through, as I replied to another strand. Maybe this will work (I am technically challenged).

I am writing to note that this forum is wonderful. The level of public good provisioning is great and I can only imagine what it would have done to help me in my limited choices when deciding to go to grad school in economics back in 1992.

I found that some of you are considering Maryland. I want to highlight that it is a really good place. I spent 4 years in residence and the students are quite good and the faculty fantastic. You can do fine going to lower level schools like Wyoming and such too.

Of course, I would rather have you join me here in Chicago so if you should have any questions in this regard please let me know.

I will try to follow along and provide insights when I can.

Best,
John

Oh yes your message went through on another thread.

For Chicago, in fact I just emailed the secretary about my status today. I don't hold high hope as i haven't heard anything from Chicago since i applied...Of course it would be great studying and working as an econ student at Chicago.

ramlau · 2006 April 11th, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetes

Is this really Professor John List of University of Chicago? Do profs really look at these grad forums?

Find it hard to believe?

Mind you that everyone does a bit of random-googling and web-surfing. Bush may be googling you. Surprise, surprise!

Ram

psylocybha · 2006 April 11th, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetes

Is this really Professor John List of University of Chicago?

Wow, the son of man walks among us!

psylocybha · 2006 April 11th, 10:30 AM

...looking for people to admit next year

jlist · 2006 April 12th, 02:48 AM

Hi Group: Yes, I am a professor at Chicago in the economics department. I am not trying to recruit anyone for next year, just trying to help agents in potential distress by providing information that can lead to optimal decisions. I am unsure if any other professors are looking over the site. My attention was attracted after a student here at UC--Steve--showed me the site and how some were making negative comments about UC and our program.

I am not here to make any remarks about those comments, rather I want to stress that it is great around UC. The value-added must be second to none for students. Though I must admit I have not been in residence at another top 20 school except Maryland.

I received a personal message from TheBrothersKaramazov. I want to note that my visit to McMaster was fun and that UBC is a fine place. The experimental group here at UC is progressing nicely and I think most (all?) of my colleagues would agree that some combination of lab and field experiments are a useful way to learn about behavior.

I noted that one of you might be at Pitt (or CMU). If so I will be in town next Friday for a seminar..stop by and say hello!

Best,
John

OneMoreEcon · 2006 April 12th, 03:08 AM

So... I hear good things about UCF.

jlist · 2006 April 12th, 03:29 AM

OneMoreEcon: I have nothing but good things to say about UCF. Four nice years. Not to mention the fact that of my 150 job applications in 1996 they were one of only two places that gave me an interview at the meetings. Subsequently they gave me a fly out and hired me.

If UCF would not have taken a chance on me I would probably be a truck driver right now (along with my brother and father). Nothing wrong with that, just a different lifestyle than I have in the academy.

Best,
John

tripax · 2006 April 12th, 03:31 AM

jlist:
Was it more difficult to get a job at Chicago after attending a school like Wyoming for your Ph.D? Was Wyoming your top choice? You went to a small school in the Wisconsin state schools system, correct, are you happy with your undergraduate and graduate expirience, or do you wish you had gone places more prestigious? Many of us are not going to elite schools, and many of us are, what advice do you have for those who are not who wish to have successful careers (ie, how did you do it)?

2006 April 11th, 04:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
jlist Eager! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	new user's thoughts Hi Group: I am unsure if my last message made it through, as I replied to another strand. Maybe this will work (I am technically challenged). I am writing to note that this forum is wonderful. The level of public good provisioning is great and I can only imagine what it would have done to help me in my limited choices when deciding to go to grad school in economics back in 1992. I found that some of you are considering Maryland. I want to highlight that it is a really good place. I spent 4 years in residence and the students are quite good and the faculty fantastic. You can do fine going to lower level schools like Wyoming and such too. Of course, I would rather have you join me here in Chicago so if you should have any questions in this regard please let me know. I will try to follow along and provide insights when I can. Best, John

2006 April 11th, 04:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
planetes Within my grasp! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: shittsburgh! Posts: 278	Is this really Professor John List of University of Chicago? Do profs really look at these grad forums? _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ i should be studying instead of posting.

2006 April 12th, 03:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
tripax Eager! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ithaca, New York Posts: 77	jlist: Was it more difficult to get a job at Chicago after attending a school like Wyoming for your Ph.D? Was Wyoming your top choice? You went to a small school in the Wisconsin state schools system, correct, are you happy with your undergraduate and graduate expirience, or do you wish you had gone places more prestigious? Many of us are not going to elite schools, and many of us are, what advice do you have for those who are not who wish to have successful careers (ie, how did you do it)? _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

2006 April 11th, 10:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
psylocybha Eager! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 39	...looking for people to admit next year

2006 April 12th, 02:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
jlist Eager! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	Hi Group: Yes, I am a professor at Chicago in the economics department. I am not trying to recruit anyone for next year, just trying to help agents in potential distress by providing information that can lead to optimal decisions. I am unsure if any other professors are looking over the site. My attention was attracted after a student here at UC--Steve--showed me the site and how some were making negative comments about UC and our program. I am not here to make any remarks about those comments, rather I want to stress that it is great around UC. The value-added must be second to none for students. Though I must admit I have not been in residence at another top 20 school except Maryland. I received a personal message from TheBrothersKaramazov. I want to note that my visit to McMaster was fun and that UBC is a fine place. The experimental group here at UC is progressing nicely and I think most (all?) of my colleagues would agree that some combination of lab and field experiments are a useful way to learn about behavior. I noted that one of you might be at Pitt (or CMU). If so I will be in town next Friday for a seminar..stop by and say hello! Best, John

2006 April 12th, 03:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
OneMoreEcon TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 683	So... I hear good things about UCF.

2006 April 12th, 03:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
jlist Eager! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	OneMoreEcon: I have nothing but good things to say about UCF. Four nice years. Not to mention the fact that of my 150 job applications in 1996 they were one of only two places that gave me an interview at the meetings. Subsequently they gave me a fly out and hired me. If UCF would not have taken a chance on me I would probably be a truck driver right now (along with my brother and father). Nothing wrong with that, just a different lifestyle than I have in the academy. Best, John

TestMagic

Free GMAT, GRE, SAT Test, TOEFL practice tests