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ilovehome · 2009 November 5th, 12:54 PM

I am struggling with the personal statement now. so much pain

I am applying for MA econ programs in NYU and Boston. Do you guys have any suggestion about PS?

I want to go to NYU so bad!!!!

JohnMcClane · 2009 November 5th, 01:13 PM

Why do you want to go to NYU MA so bad?

JohnMcClane · 2009 November 5th, 01:14 PM

Are you planning to use the MA as a stepping stone for a Ph.D. or to get into the private sector? I guess that is what will determine most of what you should write in your personal statement.

ilovehome · 2009 November 5th, 01:18 PM

I just like the city which is so different from Califoria. Plus NYU has the best MA econ program in the US I guess~

I am also applying for the development econ program in Yale. The problem is I have to write two different PS cause the two program are so different. I am interested in both finance and development economics.

ilovehome · 2009 November 5th, 01:24 PM

I don't think I will go for a PHD. That's why I am applying for MA programs ONLY. I want to be a consultant in private sector focusing on east aisa market. I need to learn more quantatitive research skills I guess.

back to my question, how should I write my PS? I didn't have to much quantatitive research experience. Even though I did internship in a top financial group in korea, the work itself was not that challenging.

r u also applying for econ MA?

Gecko · 2009 November 5th, 01:51 PM

its not that hard to write PS for MA programs. just mention why you are good enough for them, and why they are good enough for you ~ equilibrium is reached.

walt526 · 2009 November 5th, 03:16 PM

Pretty much what Gecko said.

When I wrote my statement of purpose for my MA program (granted, the admissions criteria was the ability to fog a mirror) I focused on what motivated my interest in studying Economics further as well as what my goals were and why I felt that the program could help me fulfill them. I briefly summarized my academic qualifications and highlighted performance a few courses where I excelled. I did not discuss possible research topics.

ilovehome · 2009 November 6th, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by walt526

Pretty much what Gecko said.

When I wrote my statement of purpose for my MA program (granted, the admissions criteria was the ability to fog a mirror) I focused on what motivated my interest in studying Economics further as well as what my goals were and why I felt that the program could help me fulfill them. I briefly summarized my academic qualifications and highlighted performance a few courses where I excelled. I did not discuss possible research topics.

Thanks guys, that's very helpful. I think I know how to write it now^^

JBDonges · 2009 November 6th, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovehome

Thanks guys, that's very helpful. I think I know how to write it now^^

Hopefully you do so. To say it with the words of Yoram Bauman: "Otherwise you're probably stupid."

Just kidding!

Good luck for NYU!

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2009 November 5th, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnMcClane Eager! Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 41	Why do you want to go to NYU MA so bad?

2009 November 5th, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnMcClane Eager! Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 41	Are you planning to use the MA as a stepping stone for a Ph.D. or to get into the private sector? I guess that is what will determine most of what you should write in your personal statement.

2009 November 5th, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
ilovehome I JUST got here. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	I just like the city which is so different from Califoria. Plus NYU has the best MA econ program in the US I guess~ I am also applying for the development econ program in Yale. The problem is I have to write two different PS cause the two program are so different. I am interested in both finance and development economics.

2009 November 5th, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
ilovehome I JUST got here. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	I don't think I will go for a PHD. That's why I am applying for MA programs ONLY. I want to be a consultant in private sector focusing on east aisa market. I need to learn more quantatitive research skills I guess. back to my question, how should I write my PS? I didn't have to much quantatitive research experience. Even though I did internship in a top financial group in korea, the work itself was not that challenging. r u also applying for econ MA?

2009 November 5th, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gecko This user's posts are moderated. Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,081	its not that hard to write PS for MA programs. just mention why you are good enough for them, and why they are good enough for you ~ equilibrium is reached.

2009 November 5th, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
walt526 TestMagic Guru Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,308	Pretty much what Gecko said. When I wrote my statement of purpose for my MA program (granted, the admissions criteria was the ability to fog a mirror) I focused on what motivated my interest in studying Economics further as well as what my goals were and why I felt that the program could help me fulfill them. I briefly summarized my academic qualifications and highlighted performance a few courses where I excelled. I did not discuss possible research topics.

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