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I didn't take real analysis as an undergrad, but i've heard how helpful it is for phd econ. I am currently attempting a self-study at rudin's book, and to my shock, i actually am understanding most of it. if not to please the adcoms, i think this will help me succeed once i get to grad school. however, it would be nice to signal to the adcoms somehow that I have this proof abililty. is this a good idea, and if so, in what medium should i attempt to convey this information. perhaps through LORs? mention in statement of purpose?

Hello all, I have a "decent" background, but probably not the best shot for getting into top 10 econ phd program. The weak part of my app is my lack of high level theoretical math. I've done lin algebra, calc1-3, intro to proofs, calc based stats, all As from top 10 undergrad. But, no real analysis, topology, etc. I have strong LORs, and an honors thesis, but I really think my lack of math will hurt me. I am planning on applying to top 10 econ phd programs, but I want to have some backup plan if i don't get in. SHould I also apply to MS Math progs to catch up on math theory and maybe even get ahead? if so, which programs? i was looking at columbia's masters in math finance. i think this would help my admission chances for fall 2008 and also make me more prepared for the phd econ theory courses. Thoughts? THanks.

academia. i think.

I just got out of a top private undergrad and am working at an economic consultancy for this year. I have aspirations to go back to get a phd next year, but am not totally sure which area of econ on want to focus in. I like IO, which is what Im doing now where i work, but i also think behavioral is a cool think to start to explore. are the phd econ programs in top b schools a good way to go? i took my gmat and scored well on it (49q) and can therefore apply to some of these programs. in college i had 3.73 and was an RA for a top b school prof (top researcher too). i was a math and econ major, but didn't get to take real analysis. im doing a self study of analysis right now, but it wont be on my application. i have 2 excellent recs from top economists. taken multivariable calc, linear algebra, intro to proofs, calc based stats/econometrics, game theory, proof based econ of risk and uncertainty, and wrote a senior thesis that was awarded with honors. do i have a decent chance of getting into a top phd bschool program? if not, should i apply to masters programs in england to boost profile? thanks in advance for any input

I just graduated with my BA and will be working at an economic consulting firm for at least a year. I'd like to ultimately go back for a PhD in business or economics, but I'm worried I may get caught up in the work (and money :( ) Was it hard for you to go back for your PhD after being in industry for a year? I'm hoping I don't get sucked into applying for an MBA when I know I'm really a phd guy...

i got 49Q and 40V yesterday and ended up with 720 96th, why the +10 for you?

Finished it yesterday and was pleased with results. Math was not too difficult but verbal CR gave me a bit of trouble.

so i just finished my hella expensive kaplan class and got little to nothing out of it. then, i see this site, which is probably more useful than the money and time i spent for the past month with kaplan. heres my story: started with kaplan diagnostic 670, then their weird verbal techniques got me down to a 640 on my first Kaplan CAT. took one today and got a 690 49Q 37V. I just struggled a bunch on the RC. im very good at SC and my math is pretty good, so i mainly need to work on RC and CR. i've heard on this forum that kaplan's practice for these 2 is not great, and I should get OG? let me know what you guys think I should do, since I'm confident you are better instructors than kaplan... thanks

i'll be applying to kellogg and stanford gsb. ive got 3 years RA at kellogg from undergrad at nu with top prof, taking gmat soon. am i at a disadvantage because they prefer gre? math econ undergrad 3.7