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Interesting topic, does it really help?

Is there any "leg up" or preference given to students who have their applications in months before the deadline instead of weeks before?

I also do not understand

Well what I mean is this. I did very well in undergrad and I believe I am what the program looks for. Meaning that I want to learn, ask questions, and do well. Then I want to take this knowledge and apply it to a PhD program. My only worry is the lack of math and not taking stuff like econometrics. I want to learn all of this while doing the program, and I am willing to take an almost 80K pay cut to do so. So what I am saying what are the chances of someone who was a finance minor with minimal research experience getting this type of position, and how rigorous is it?

Will working at an IB hurt me or help? Also, since I have math only till Calc II and I am looking to just really expand my knowledge will that hurt or help? Lastly, what is the pay like? And the hours?

Right now I work at an Investment Bank but I have hopes of obtaining a Finance PhD. It is something that came to me later in my undergraduate career. I know I will have to take a few math classes and stats classes before even having a chance of being admitted. I also know that being in IB probably is not the best move to get this Finance PhD. Therefore, I would like to apply for RA positions at the Boston Fed so I can have good experience and also have time, which IB doesnt give, to take classes. How hard is it to do this, become an RA? Also, what are the best ways of applying?

I went to a middle LAC and had about a 3.2 GPA got a 720 on the GMAt and now I am doing Teach for America. Will that alone be enough to get into a Harvard with a good application? I feel if I had just worked I would never get in, but I hear TFA really boosts chances, is it true?

Thanks for the quick response. Do you recommend any programs?

Right, now with the question of is leaving to do more prep work a bad idea? Like I said I have 2-3 years before applying and I can take every and all math class needed. With adding Calc 3, LA, DE, and maybe a proof class like RA. What are my chances?

Hello All I had a few questions about a finance PhD and my chances. First allow me to give a summary of myself. I went to a pretty well known LAC and did well, 3.8 GPA with a Finance major. I took all of the normal Finance classes and have 1-2 years of research experience. After leaving school I now work at an Investment Bank. I plan to stay only a year before moving to a less intensive job to allow me to take the next 2 years to take some graduate school level courses and prepare for graduate school. I am not a star but I am a smart person who is well committed. My goal is to attend a New England school and then teach at a New England school. I am more interested in teaching introductory finance courses and helping students find their way into finance and aiding them in the steps of both learning and finding a career. I would also like to teach MBA level courses. I am not trying to find a new way or win a noble prize. I rather get a good salary after teaching for a few years, do research, and consult on the side. I just want to teach and help people. I took the GMAT and received a 750. I have taken only Calc to Calc II. What schools will this attitude land me in? What are my chances? What can I do in the next few years to better my profile? Keeping in mind that this year is a waste because I work 80-90 hours a week. Also, will it hurt me at all to leave a bank after a year to take a financial leadership position at Lockheed Martin, working out of Boston? I want to do this to allow me to take courses and to be able to focus on things and not work my life away. By the way the school I want to get into the most is BC or of course Harvard Business Econ program. Weigh in please.

Hello All I had a few questions about a finance PhD and my chances. First allow me to give a summary of myself. I went to a pretty well known LAC and did well, 3.8 GPA with a Finance major. I took all of the normal Finance classes and have 1-2 years of research experience. After leaving school I now work at an Investment Bank. I plan to stay only a year before moving to a less intensive job to allow me to take the next 2 years to take some graduate school level courses and prepare for graduate school. I am not a star but I am a smart person who is well committed. My goal is to attend a New England school and then teach at a New England school. I am more interested in teaching introductory finance courses and helping students find their way into finance and aiding them in the steps of both learning and finding a career. I would also like to teach MBA level courses. I am not trying to find a new way or win a noble prize. I rather get a good salary after teaching for a few years, do research, and consult on the side. I just want to teach and help people. I took the GMAT and received a 750. I have taken only Calc to Calc II. What schools will this attitude land me in? What are my chances? What can I do in the next few years to better my profile? Keeping in mind that this year is a waste because I work 80-90 hours a week. Also, will it hurt me at all to leave a bank after a year to take a financial leadership position at Lockheed Martin, working out of Boston? I want to do this to allow me to take courses and to be able to focus on things and not work my life away. By the way the school I want to get into the most is BC or of course Harvard Business Econ program. Weigh in please.

i think you have a great chance at top 20 but i bet people who have done the process will be better than me at assessing your chances.

what is the profile of a competitve candidate for these 100-200 schools?

anyone else please

Thanks so much BrotherBear...anyone else?