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DismalScientist · 10-12-2006, 02:16 PM

Hi guys,

I am applying to a some applied econ programs and also some pure econ ones. Some of the programs have both the Master's and Ph.D. programs to which you can apply. My ultimate goal is to get the Ph.D. at these programs, but they state on their websites that they fund M.S. students as well. As my profile becomes more qualified for the masters and since I can't attend without funding, I was thinking that I should apply to the M.S. first? What do you guys suggest? Should I go ahead and apply for the Ph.D. or should I apply for the M.S. stating in my SOP that my eventual plan is a Ph.D.???

Thanks
~DismalScientist

werther · 10-12-2006, 02:27 PM

are you only considering U.S. programs?

DismalScientist · 10-12-2006, 07:48 PM

Yes, only U.S. programs and most of them are "applied economics" programs..like Purdue and Ohio State.

can_econ · 10-12-2006, 11:52 PM

i'd apply to both, and look closely at programs where MSc = first 1 or 2 of the PhD at schools you wouldn't mind staying at for PhD, where this is a normal route to a PhD. After your MSc you can apply elsewhere, and depending on the program, and if you do well, your school at that time might be a good safety if you don't get in elsewhere. For some schools in econ MSc-> PhD admission is far from guaranteed even for decent students though, so take a close look at schools of interest.

EconChump · 10-13-2006, 02:22 PM

apply to oxford. they have an msc and mphil. if you do ok you can progress to the phd with no grief. oxford is a great town and slightly better than purdue in terms of rep/quality.

the msc econ for dev is more of an applied econ course.

i dont think they require a gre score either.

10-12-2006, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
DismalScientist Let's Go Hokies! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 192	Which Econ Program: MS or Ph.D.? Hi guys, I am applying to a some applied econ programs and also some pure econ ones. Some of the programs have both the Master's and Ph.D. programs to which you can apply. My ultimate goal is to get the Ph.D. at these programs, but they state on their websites that they fund M.S. students as well. As my profile becomes more qualified for the masters and since I can't attend without funding, I was thinking that I should apply to the M.S. first? What do you guys suggest? Should I go ahead and apply for the Ph.D. or should I apply for the M.S. stating in my SOP that my eventual plan is a Ph.D.??? Thanks ~DismalScientist

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10-12-2006, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
werther a ghost Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 334	are you only considering U.S. programs?

10-12-2006, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
DismalScientist Let's Go Hokies! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 192	Yes, only U.S. programs and most of them are "applied economics" programs..like Purdue and Ohio State.

10-12-2006, 11:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
can_econ Within my grasp! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 234	i'd apply to both, and look closely at programs where MSc = first 1 or 2 of the PhD at schools you wouldn't mind staying at for PhD, where this is a normal route to a PhD. After your MSc you can apply elsewhere, and depending on the program, and if you do well, your school at that time might be a good safety if you don't get in elsewhere. For some schools in econ MSc-> PhD admission is far from guaranteed even for decent students though, so take a close look at schools of interest.

10-13-2006, 02:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
EconChump i am NOT a motard Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 226	apply to oxford. they have an msc and mphil. if you do ok you can progress to the phd with no grief. oxford is a great town and slightly better than purdue in terms of rep/quality. the msc econ for dev is more of an applied econ course. i dont think they require a gre score either.

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