ddfdjklsdk Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi guys! Could you please evaluate my profile for phd in accounting and recommend some schools based on my profile? Test Scores : GMAT 750 (Q51, AWA 6.0) Undegrad GPA: 3.6 Top Korean Business School - Econ : full year scholarship Graduate GPA: 3.8 (Top US 10-15 School)- Masters in Accounting : merit based scholarship as an international student Research Experience: no Teaching Experience: no Work Experience: Big 4 Manager in NY (Financial Institution Assurance) CPA/CFA Good LOR from professors / Head Partners Course taken: econometrics/ college math/ economic statistics + number of advanced accounting classes (accounting for M&A, valuation, FS analysis, etc) Concentration Applying to: Ph.d in accounting Number of programs planned to apply to: 10 Dream Schools: Stanford/USC/Havard/MIT/Chicago Research interest: The relation between accounting information and stock returns/Earnings management/accounting information in corporate financial statements affects security prices/Capital Market The role of analysts and auditors as information intermediaries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaSvoboden Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 You look like you are set up well. I expect you to get into a good school. You may want to expand to more than 10 applications, but that isn't absolutely necessary. Your professors that are writing LORs should give you good advice on school selection. Do you have any more specific questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddfdjklsdk Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) Thank you for replying back to me! I think my weakness in admission will be lack of math background and research experience. 1. Taking math class in university (Calculus 1, 2 and Linear Algebra) as a non-degree student is necessary for admission? Or can I just take online courses to get credit? 2. How is important to have research experience? I only have work experiences right after getting my master's degree, and had no chance to get research experience. 3. Is it better to have all LOR from professors? or 2 LOR from professor and 1 LOR from Industry (partners, Managing Director etc..?) Thanks a lot! Edited November 24, 2017 by ddfdjklsdk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaSvoboden Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Being able to demonstrate understanding of accounting research and desire to contribute to the body of research is more important than having participated in actual research. Or at least, is a lot more common and will satisfy requirements for most schools. Extra math will help. Calc 1-3 and linear algebra are very useful. I don't think online vs. in class matters much. If you are applying this year than all you can do is say that you are planning to take courses before enrollment. Some schools will let you come in the summer and take those kind of classes on campus. It is a great way to move to the area and give yourself time to get used to everything. All else equal 3 professor letters are better. If your third professor can't really say much about you but a partner at your firm can say that you are smart, understand concepts quickly, are a very hard worker, etc. then that could be more useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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