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Today, 01:07 AM

startz replied to a thread Choosing between Fed internship offers in PhD in Economics

In general in economics, verbally accepting an offer is considered ethically binding. Reneging could well get you locked out of the Fed permanently....

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Yesterday, 04:17 PM

startz replied to a thread Applying to PhDs in first year of master's in PhD in Economics

Some programs insist on late grades, other programs will not accept late grades. (Weird, I know.) Other programs probably can make the sort of...

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Yesterday, 01:44 AM

startz replied to a thread Applying to PhDs in first year of master's in PhD in Economics

Many programs, but not all, will accept late grades.

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11-14-2018, 11:07 PM

startz replied to a thread Looking for some advice! [Engineering to Finance to Econ, Applicant Profile] in PhD in Economics

Begin by ASKING your LOR writers what range of schools you should apply to. They know you and they know where comparable students have gone before.

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11-14-2018, 05:33 PM

startz replied to a thread Realistic chances of getting into a PhD program? in PhD in Economics

A good GRE score and good letters of recommendation should give you an excellent shot.

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11-11-2018, 01:41 AM

startz replied to a thread Fall 2019 Profile Evaluation in PhD in Economics

RA often lasts two years. That's in part because applications are due in the Fall when you haven't been an RA long enough to get a letter of...

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11-10-2018, 09:20 PM

dogbones started a thread Resources for Health Economics research in Grad School

I have an idea for a health economics paper that I want to start drafting, but won't start my MA program until next Fall (4 years out of undergrad...

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11-10-2018, 08:25 AM

dogbones started a thread Resources for Health Economics research in PhD in Economics

I have an idea for a health economics paper that I want to start drafting, but won't start my MA program until next Fall (4 years out of undergrad...

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11-10-2018, 04:38 AM

startz replied to a thread Fall 2019 Profile Evaluation in PhD in Economics

(1) Where has your program sent students to before? (2) You need to gently ask your letter writers how strong their recommendation will be.

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11-08-2018, 08:28 PM

startz replied to a thread Recommendation letter (need your opinions) in PhD in Economics

Do send one letter from your current program. The places you are applying need to know that you are not having a problem.

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11-05-2018, 12:29 AM

startz replied to a thread Stipend amounts at PhD in Economics programs in PhD in Economics

The difference between private and public is noticeable. But can I ask how sure you are about Berkeley? Their website says "Over 50% of our new...

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11-04-2018, 12:45 AM

startz replied to a thread Want Some Advice about my profile in PhD in Economics

Considered? Yes. But what you’ve posted is a very small part of the application. You may want to tell us a lot more.

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10-28-2018, 01:58 PM

startz replied to a thread Profile evaluation, Fall 2019. Any help appreciated :) in PhD in Economics

Certainly mention online economics courses and books. It will help (at least a little) establish that you do know the basics of economics.

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10-18-2018, 09:53 PM

startz replied to a thread Failing Qualifiers in PhD in Economics

People do sometimes go on to a less rigorous school, but my guess is more often they go into the private sector and make more money than the people...

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10-18-2018, 04:48 PM

startz started a thread Some facts about getting into PhD programs of various ranks in PhD in Economics

For those interested, here is a link to the just published version of Path to an economics PhD.

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