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Econ_Lover1 · 09-06-2006, 02:51 AM

What do you guys think my chances are:

I did my undergrad in econ at a very top US uni, and had an econ gpa above 4.0 (got As and A+). But I only minored in econ, discovering it late, so I took additional math and econ courses at another university, so far also As there.

Since undergrad, I've had 2 years as research assistant for economists: one doing econometrics with a pretty famous law and economics person, another doing more tax policy stuff with another well respected economist. I guess my recs would come from them.

My GRE is: Math 800, Verbal 590

I'd say my concerns about myself are: not having majored in economics, and not having met my undergrad econ profs...I probably can't get glowing recs from them since I never got to know them. How big a factor is that?

Ideally, I'd like to get into a program like MIT or Harvard or Princeton, but I just don't feel great about my odds. Thoughts?

Stay cool,
Baruch

Sthpaw0915 · 09-06-2006, 04:03 AM

Hey Baruch,
I actually know someone from a very similar situation, who I talked about earlier. Only difference is he/she got an 800 on verbal as well. People on this forum seem to think someone in your situation has a decent shot at the top 15.

09-06-2006, 02:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Econ_Lover1 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	A Little Evaluative Help, Guys?? What do you guys think my chances are: I did my undergrad in econ at a very top US uni, and had an econ gpa above 4.0 (got As and A+). But I only minored in econ, discovering it late, so I took additional math and econ courses at another university, so far also As there. Since undergrad, I've had 2 years as research assistant for economists: one doing econometrics with a pretty famous law and economics person, another doing more tax policy stuff with another well respected economist. I guess my recs would come from them. My GRE is: Math 800, Verbal 590 I'd say my concerns about myself are: not having majored in economics, and not having met my undergrad econ profs...I probably can't get glowing recs from them since I never got to know them. How big a factor is that? Ideally, I'd like to get into a program like MIT or Harvard or Princeton, but I just don't feel great about my odds. Thoughts? Stay cool, Baruch

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09-06-2006, 04:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sthpaw0915 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10	Hey Baruch, I actually know someone from a very similar situation, who I talked about earlier. Only difference is he/she got an 800 on verbal as well. People on this forum seem to think someone in your situation has a decent shot at the top 15.

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