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I am taking Real Analysis 1 with Rudin's Text - PMA. Do I need Measure theory( Folland's text?) to be comfortable in that program?

Hi there, As the title indicates, I am wondering what are the disadvantages of applying to non-research MSc program at LSE. e.g. MSc. Economics , not MSc. Economics( Research). If I was an non-research program student then the chance of getting into LSE's Phd program in Economics would be less than those who are in the research program after finishing masters program? What else? Less scholarship opportunities? Thanks,

Hi Canecon. I saw some thread that says Yale requires a writing sample. But I myself haven't seen any from their website. Sorry for the confusion.

Studying without homeworks/midterms pressure will be interesting experience. What about LOR's? Are we asking LOR's without having any test scores? If so, with what criteria can profs at LSE write about an applicant? Oh... This does not make sense at all.

I think the final year grades means just last 30 credits. I put my last year's GPA. I am also applying for MA in Econ at Toronto Univ. I have filled in the referees fields, including recommenders' names and emails. But, unlike other schools' online application systems in which I am informed whether emails are sent to the referees, Toronto's system did not tell me whether referees are notified or not. Does anyone have an idea about this? Thanks

I am thinking of applying for Msc. Econometrics and Mathematical Economics(EME) program at LSE. I have noticed that some TMers said EME program is very tough; some said the program is unreasonably hard so that many smart students fail. Can someone share thoughts or ideas on how and in what sense the program is demanding? Also, I am familiar with the course system that involves weekly homeworks, one or two midterms and one final. This kind of well-scheduled course system works for me and I like it, though sometimes it's hard to do for all courses. But LSE seems that they have just one final. Then how do students get practice? I know smart students do well in any system, but I guess for any course, having careful guidance is nice. Any thoughts? Hope you guys get good news next year.

Some schools, e.g., Chicago, Yale and Wisconsin, require( or recommend) essay samples. But I have nothing to submit, because I am not wrting my undergraduate thesis yet, and all courses I have taken did not assign any term paper. Moreover, I cannot even think of writing up a paper within until the deadlines, since it's already close to the final exams. In that case, what would you do? Just give up those schools? Are there any schools ,other than those three, that require a writing sample? Thank you

If you apply to both, you pay for twice the application fee? I guess I saw someone who applied for both and got an admission either stanford econ or stanford GSB. I look up the webpage to see what is that program. Given the unbelievable academic placements and number of students they accept, I assume getting into GSB- EA&P program is way harder than ph.d. in economics. Does anyone know about that program?

Thank you for the information. that makes sense! Good point. I like economics and the way economics theories are formulated, and feel that I can do well. But I am not so sure if this is my job that I will do for the rest of my life. I guess the fact that I took not many econ courses will be a good excuse; most undergraduate just taste what economics is, but they don't know deeper side of the subject. I need to feel more in economics. That is why I apply master's program, too.

Well, I have to admit that I am such a naive applicant; have no specific research interests. As a undergraduate applicant who have taken only less than ten courses, I am wondering how are people so motivated to study a certain field. For me it is a bit early to commit myself to a specific field. I like microeconomics theory, which is straightforward for me, and did well in relevant courses, but it seems to me that as an economist I need to know about the economy like how the market moves and in what direction will it go, etc. But microeconomics is, in my feeling, somewhat isolated from the economy(money). In this sense I am tempted to do Macro monetary finance etc. I know even a Macro guy cannot foretell what will happen in the near future, but at least they can pretend to understand the market. Micro VS Macro : this is my dilemma. Should I decide now, or should I pick one when writing SOP? Also I am curious about why economists are divided into Micro and Macro. Is it not making any sense to do both? Guys, those are stupid questions but I am curious. Any comments will be appreciated.

Definitely agreed. Your profile is awesome. Try those top schools. Who knows?

Thank you guys for comments. One of my recommender promised me a very strong letter, which was unexpected luck, and he encouraged me to apply to most of top 20. I am not saying I deserve only top 20, but since UBC is at around 20th by econphd.net ranking, going to a better program would make more sense to me. If got rejected by all, then going to ph.d at UBC would be a proper step. One more thing that I found interesting from the conversation was that for those who are mathematically trained(e.g. MATH major or who took lots of math) and who took important econ courses( e.g. econometrics, intermediate micro/macro etc) do not have substantially higher chance of getting in to top 10. The professor told me that he have not placed excellent MA students(at UBC) in to top10 in recent years, even though they were great in MATH and ECON, at which I was quite shocked. This might not be generalized, but it's happening here at UBC, one of top MA programs in Canada.

Thank you for advice. Canuckonomist, What is a 'sink-or-swim attidute?' Is the program not as mathematically rigourous as UBS's or Queen's? Many profs suggest students go to other schools than their undergraduate school for m.a. I don't quite get the reason. Yes I also think for LORs staying in UBC would be a better option for me.

Profile evaluation I am in my forth year at UBC. Although it's time to apply, I have no idea what schools to apply to. Please give me some advice. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA ECON/BA MATH @ UBC ( international student) Undergrad GPA: Overall 3.8 (86%); Econ 3.87(88%); Math 3.9(89%) Type of Grad: n/a Grad GPA: n/a GRE: 800Q, 720V, AWA 4.0 Math Courses: Calc 1(A+) 2(A+) 3(B+) 4(A+), ODE(A+) , mathematical proof(A-), linear algebra(A+), applied linear algebra(A), intro to probability (A) taking real variables1( text: baby rudin) , linear programming will take PDE real variables2 and two more Econ Courses (PhD-level): n/a Econ Courses (undergrad-level): princ. micro(B+) princ. macro(A-), hon. int. micro (A+), hon. int. macro(A+) , hon. int. micro2(A) hon. int. macro2(A), econometrics1(A+)2(A-), money and banking(A) will take econometrics3, and two more Letters of Recommendation: not yet Research Experience: none Teaching Experience: none Research Interests: monetary, macro SOP: not yet Concerns: GPA: neither ECON nor MATH is over 90% LOR: I was ranked at 1st and 2nd in hon. int. micro1/ macro1, respectively. But they know few about me. I don't have any more prof to ask for LOR. SOP: no idea what to say. No TA/RA experience Other: 26 male. getting older without earning $$. Applying to: Masters: UBC, Toronto doctoral stream, LSE Econometrics and Applied Mathematics or Economics Ph.d: I what to pick 7. Since I am willing to go for a master's this year, no safety is necessary this year. But the thing is I don't know what schools to overshoot at. Please give me harsh/realistic advice.

Hi there, I am in Vancouver, and just heard from someone that his friend got funded by LSE M.A. Econ. But the thing is that the one admitted to LSE is a finance major who rarely took math courses and whose GPA is about not super high : 82% (between A- and A0). My plan was to go to Tronto M.A. (doctoral stream) or to stay at here for M.A. That news, however, made me study for GRE now. I prefer LSE M.A. with $$ to top20 Ph.d with $$. Weird huh? So my question is, then, Does anyone get a funding from LSE for masters program?