sameerkackar

Congrats on your admits. Can you tell me a bit about your background?

Thanks guys for your replies. I see on the PhD admissions page of all top universities that you should have mastered intermediate level micro and macro econ courses. How can I be relaxed and assume that I will be admitted based on my background. Does anyone know mentioning self study of econ topics suffice for the purpose of admission? Or anyone knows good universities where I can take such courses this fall before application?

Hi All, I am planning to apply for Fall-2011 PhD Finance programs at top programs in US. The problem is I dont have any economics background neither do I have ever taken micro and macro econ courses. However, my mathematics background is pretty good. Here is my brief profile: GRE - 800Q, 650V, 4.0 MS in FInancial Mathematics from University of Chicago (GPA 4.0) B.Engg. from University of Delhi, India (First Class with Distinction) Cleared all three levels of CFA exams. Have 3 years work experience in equity research. With a strong mathematics background, I am pretty sure that I can be rejected just because I have not ever taken any econ courses (except for those in CFA curriculum). What are my chances in top 10 schools? How can I improve my econ background quickly? Does anyone know any online econ courses which I can take? Thanks.

Hey all, My break up: Reading: 29 Listening: 28 Speaking: 24 :( Writing: 29. Overall 110 ok score. One of my universities has 26 as sectional requirement for eachsection. I am not happy with the score as i will not be able to apply to that.

Well, I am not here to discuss whether NSIT is top 10 or not. I can only say that every year not one but multiple people go to MIT from our college for MS. MBA i have no idea as rarely a fresher gets a chance there. So i know what perception NSIT has at MIT. I would appreciate if more people can provide their comments and evaluate my chances.

My profile: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from NSIT, Delhi University (Top 10 engineering institutes of India, highly competitive to get into) secured 78.3%. Top 10 students of the department. Institute Merit Scholarship holder. Lot of research work done in college (shown leadership skills as a leader of project teams) CFA Level 2 Candidate as part of the CFA program Work Exp: will have 3 years in 2009 (when the program starts). Most people say that this is on the lower side. But this is high quality work ex. 1.5 years in Intellectual Property in a Research Firm - Lot of leadership positions in the company, was promoted within 15 months of joining. started managing people, clients and projects very early. Team work was essential aspect of my work. 1.5 years in Equity Research covering US Health Insurance sector - Financial Modelling, Valuation of companies, writing company/industry reports, etc. I dont have a GMAT, i have a GRE 800Q (94%ile), 650 (93%ile), 4 AWA. Since, MIT accepts GRE, this is the only B-School i will be applying this year. Since, i will be positioning myself as good in quant and as a potential financial analyst, i am planning to take the GRE maths subject test. Hobbies: Reading books, newspapers, economics and business journals, writing blogs, investing in stock markets. Extra Currics: Head of Discipline committee of college SAE chapter Used to take part in Sports in college, won gold medal in arm wrestling Helped in organizing college tech/cultural festivals. Need your comments on my chances in MIT.

I am also planning to appear for October test. However, i am facing difficulty in getting this material in India. Any help in this regard will be appreciated

Hi all, I am from Delhi. I plan to appear for AGRE maths in October 2008. Hence, if anyone from Delhi or from India is willing to share the material with me, please reply back. Its really urgent. I am ready to pay the cost of material and shipping. Thanks,

Hi all, I am from Delhi. I plan to appear for AGRE maths in October 2008. Hence, if anyone from Delhi or from India is willing to share the material with me, please reply back. Its really urgent. I am ready to pay the cost of material and shipping. Thanks,