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Hi, I'm going to be a Finance PhD applicant and have a few questions below. Please review my profile and let me know what you think?

 

Background:

GMAT Practice Tests (710-730), aiming for 740+

Bachelor of Arts - Economics (GPA 3.20)

Economics Courses: History of Economics Theory, Intermediate Microeconomics Theory, Trade Unions & Professional Associations, Monopoly & Competition, Statistics for Economists, Industrial Organization Theory & Tactics, Public Finance, Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory.

Master of Business Administration - Finance (GPA 3.50)

Finance Courses: Advanced Corporate Finance, Applied topics in Finance, Investment Management, Financial Markets and Institutions, Portfolio Management, Risk Management., Capstone(Empirical methods of Finance).

Mathematics Courses:

Calculus 1/2/3, Linear Algebra, Statistical Methods 1/2, Introduction to Real Analysis

Work Experience:

1 year of internship experience in Investments

2 years experience as a Teaching assistant

 

1. Have I completed enough courses in Finance?

2. Am I missing any courses?

3. What school ranks should I aim for? Top 20, Top 50, Top 100?

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I don't have a ton to say based on this. Overall, things look fine. Everything is decent but nothing stands out as extraordinary. Undergrad GPA is a little low. How were your grades in math, econ, and finance classes? How are your letters of recommendation? Anyone well published in finance?

 

I think you should concentrate on top 50 with some top 20 thrown in.

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