ljb Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Type of Undergrad: Unranked LAC Undergrad GPA: 4.00 Econ and Math Type of Grad: Will take some classes at Top 5 Econ Grad Program Grad GPA: TBD GRE: Q:168, V:170, W:5 Math Courses: Calc 1-3 (A), Linear Algebra (A), Advanced Calculus [intro to Real Analysis] (A), Real Analysis [Lebesgue Integration] (A), Topology (A), ODE (A), Complex Analysis (A), Abstract Algebra (A), Mathematical Statistics (A), Advanced Statistical Methods (A) Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Principles (A), Both Intermediates (A), Development (A), International (A), Econometrics (A), Advanced Econometrics (A) other courses: Computer Science Letters of Recommendation: Top young prof (John Bates Clark medal caliber) who I'll be RAing for two years and two no-name LAC profs (all letters should be strong) Research Experience: REU program in macroeconomics (listed as coauthor on paper that should be published eventually); Will do 2 year full-time RA stint after graduation; one solo author paper forthcoming in tier C journal; also have another paper under review at tier C journal Teaching Experience: Substitute lecturer for Math stats Research Interests: Development, Trade, Regional, Econometrics SOP: typical Concerns: Applying to: Top 10 + Maryland, Duke, Cornell, Brown How can I improve my profile? What grad classes should I take? Does Top 10 seem reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pch Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I would say this looks like a very strong strong profile. Adding some econ grad classes will only make it better. Definitely give top 10 a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZYX Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I also think it looks an excellent profile. While RAing I would take PhD micro/metri.cs, and if possible maybe a PhD field module related to your interests. Also, when RAing or taking more economics modules, it may be worth trying to get two LoRs from people with better connections than the 'no-name' LAC professors. Rather than solo author papers into C journals, it would be better to wait, keep trying to improve them and get them into better journals. I have read on here before that papers in journals that aren't highly ranked may actually go against you, and there's no point in rushing to publish average papers so that you can include than in a PhD application. Apart from that, your profile looks near faultless to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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