aascd Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hi there, I posted a profile evaluation back in in the spring, but figured I would post again with updates now that the forum is more active lately. Applying (all MA): University of Toronto, Queens University, UBC, McGill University, LSE, UCL, PSE- Any others I should shoot for? PROFILE Type of Undergrad: Mid-level Canadian research university. Undergrad GPA: 4.06/4.3 *Note: the Canadian GPA system is essentially the same as the US, with an A grade receiving a 4.0, but an A+ grade (above 90) receives a 4.3. GRE: 162/167/6.0 Q/V/AWA Math Courses (Undergrad Level): Calc I-II (A+,A), Statistics I-II (A+,A), Linear Algebra (A-), Multivariate Calc for Economics(A). Econ Courses (Core): Advanced Macro A+, Advanced Micro A+, Intermediate Micro A+ Intermediate Macro A+ Other Econ Courses: Took 6 or 7 mid to upper year econ field courses with A- to A+ in all. Econ Courses (Grad Level): Took a masters level Health economics course with a well-published prof and received an A+ Other Courses Taken: 7 philosophy courses with A+ to A- grades. A few Poli Sci with A/A-. LOR: Strong letter from a well-known Canadian prof (top 5 PhD, top 5% RePec, written textbooks etc.), knows me fairly well. Very strong letter from unknown prof who knows me very well. Research Experience: Econometrics term paper, won award for best econometrics paper. Honours thesis (also won award for the best honours thesis). RA (part-time) for AP after undergrad. Working in a government research/policy position. Teaching Experience: Private tutor for 1 year. Research Interests: Development, Public Finance, Health, Labour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubrus Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 You'll be fine for the schools in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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