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PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: T10 US Undergrad GPA: 3.9X/4.0 Type of Grad: Top predoc (2Y) Grad GPA: GRE: 169Q/168V/5.5AW Math Courses: Baby Rudin Analysis I/II (A,A), Stats Inference/Probability Theory (A-, A-), ODE (A-), Linear Algebra (B+), Calc II/ III/ IV (A-, A, A) Econ Courses: Advanced Micro (A), Advanced Econometrics (A), Micro/Macro/Metrics (A-, A, A) Other Courses: Thesis (A, A), Behavioral Seminar (A+) Letters of Recommendation: Thesis advisor, Seminar instructor, predoc PI Research Experience: the predoc, some scattered experience in undergrad Teaching Experience: TA for three semesters Research Interests: Urban/Macro, behavioral SOP: see above, short paragraph about particular faculty Other: Invited AEA paper presentation on independent work RESULTS: Acceptances: NYU, UCSB, Pitt, University of Washington (Finance) Waitlists: Columbia, Brown (rejected) Rejections: MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, ... (13 others) Attending: NYU Comments: What would you have done differently? Very happy with my outcome. I would recommend soliciting lots of early feedback on pitching one's research interests.

Folks here have gotten so disgustingly selfish. They come here to take take and take information, but most who get in don't share information. 2026 profiles and results opened for more than a month, most who have been asking many panicked questions in the sweat thread, almost none of them thought it wise to at least share the profiles that got them in. I hope you won't be like this in the future. To your question, is it my eyes or is a GRE score missing from your post?

Is this for NYU Econ, not Stern Econ?

Want to apply to a PhD in Econ in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe. This is my profile: B.S. in Econ, good school at national level (3rd world) but no international recognition, worked 3 years in central bank Top 10% of my class, 3.73 GPA, mostly As and Bs in macro, micro, metrics courses, C+ in a macro course Main LoR from undegrad thesis advisor (UCLA), plus another professor (UoW, UTDallas or Valencia) In what unis could I be accepted into?

just got a rejection from nyu

+1 have heard nothing from NYU. Considering opening a dispute for the app fee with my credit card company.

Anyone received any update from UCL or NYU? Funny how this duo in London and New York being radio silent altogether

Hey guys, how’s UT Austin Econ Phd program perceived nowadays?

I hope it works out for you. I also am grateful for the kindness here. It's tough and it is very nice to have a place to ask questions and get support. Best of luck to everyone in their pursuits. Stay strong.

Sorry to hear that. One thing that might be helpful is to post your profile here and on r/academiceconomics + their discord server. That way people might be able to help you and give you perspective. I hope that you will achieve your dreams!

Same here. Received my last rejection today. Now I am looking for a research job with a "better" international connection to obtain a "stronger" LoR. I sincerely do not think that even a good publication will get me into a Top50 PhD. Trying not to give up, but this career is not helping at all.

From the very beginning and still giving the last stand. But already looking for a job in case...

As things have largely wound down, I'd like to call attention to the great support folks here have given each other. For those starting graduate programs in the Fall, remember about this. Graduate study, especially the first year, can be awfully stressful. Classmates helping out one another is the best remedy!

Hey. I remember you. You joined this thread from the very beginning, right? Here as well. I got all rejected but only one waitlist. It's like a purgatory.

+1. Does anyone still has no offer but has some hope? Lol

PSE rejections out. What a beautiful day.

I think it's closed. I called today and heard all slots are filled as well.

Is something still moving? or it should be considered closed? I still didn't hear back from UW-Madison

I received rejection letter at 12:11 am on April 16th lol.

I'm still on waitlist. What possibility do I have?

Wisconsin (Madison) yesterday, at the end of the day, told me all slots were filled

Same here. I’ve sent an email to UC Davis, and they said they have to wait for admitted students to decline before making additional offers, so they expect more movement around April 15.

anyone else hasnt heard back from ucd and uva? for uva i saw ppl already got rejected from wl. nothing on my end yet.

i still have not heard from wisconsin, ucla and nyu...

For those of y'all who committed yesterday, congratulations! It was a tough ass cycle.