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I was thinking about a masters, but I think I would like to do some research... so I decided for a PhD instead. Currently I'm taking some mathematical finance / econ courses to compensate things a little bit until graduation. Can you think of some schools where I could apply that would be a 'fit' for me?

I am a senior at a university in Canada hoping to go into a Finance Ph.D program in the US. I would like to go into one of the top Finance Ph.D grad schools (In hopes of going to work in the industry afterwards). Here are my specs, please tell me what you think! Major: Honours Physics GPA: ~3.7 Courses: Calculus 1~4, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Introductory Econ, Differential equations, Programming in C++, General to Advanced Physics (Intro, E&M up to grad level, Quantum up to grad level, Thermo, Classical Mech, Statistical Mech, Optics, Mathematical Physics) GRE: 770Q/550V/?W Experience: - 4 month work in a major mathematical software company as a application developer - 4 month work as a research assistant - 1 year physical chemistry research in a national laboratory in the US (3 publications pending) - 1 year experience working in top software company to develop voice recognition systems - 8 month work in developing voice recognition systems for embedded systems - 8 month research project in finance What do you think about my chances in US top financial phd programs? (also if you could suggest me some choices I'd be thankful!!!) I was thinking of applying to: Stanford UC Berkeley Chicago Columbia UPenn Duke Cornell =) =) =) If there are any schools you think you could recommend that I apply, please tell me as well!!!