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ssharma

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PROFILE:

Type of Undergrad: Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Economics)from Delhi University

Undergrad GPA: 7/10 (2-Year Average)

GRE: Q 158, V 161, AWA 5.0

Math Courses:

Mathematical Methods for Economics (Sydsaeter andHammond), mostly B+

Econ Courses (all fromUG):

Intermediate Micro, Intermediate Macro, Econometrics,International Economics, Development Policy, Statistics

Other Courses:

Letters of Recommendation:

1. Professor from UG- Well-published activeresearcher. Knows me and my development well enough.

2. Researcher at arenowned think-tank: Ex-academic who switched into the policy world, workedwith him extensively on a working paper

Research Experience:

Internshipat a think-tank

Research Interests:

Development Economics, Public Policy and InternationalTrade

 

Concerns:

No 'required' math classes on transcript (i,.e. RealAnalysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations)

Non-stellar grades

Not sure if I fit well into traditional economicsprograms given that my research interests more closely aligns with quantintensive courses. Personal preference for schools in the Europe.

Funding is a major concern.

Please help me with the range of schools and apreferably give me a potential list of grad schools that I should be targeting.Appreciate any advice

Thanks!

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