Thinkheart

Here's the original reply: "Thank you for your message. The department very recently made a decision on your behalf and is under review at the Graduate School. If you do not receive a notification by next Tuesday, please contact us again." Most of us did the same thing. Even I use an gmail notifier which helps me know the new emails without opening IE, I sometimes still got the illusion that the little tiny icon is in blue（meaning you have a new message).:yuck:

yes, but unwanted news. I emailed them yesterday, and they replied to me, followed by an official decision email. They also said that all applicantions were being checked by Graduate Admission Office. The decision will be released in next Thursday. I guess mine is an unlucky one.

hey, guys, NYU starts to release their decision notification now.

Yeah, I am generally interested in macro. To tell you the truth, I think as an undergrad, I am too ambiguous to tell what I am specially interested in. I am even not so determined whether to go for PHD program after finishing MA. However, it doesn't mean I don't like PHD. To be more specific: Reasons why I am not sure about PHD: 1) I haven't take any research work on economics. I do not know whether I'll show great passion in economics research, though I always do some small research or experiments for daily problems that occurs. Some teachers rated me having a research spirit. 2) But the most important factor is that I DO NOT want to stay in university teaching or doing research all my life. I think there's something more essential and beneficial for a person with solid background of economics. I want to put economics theories into practice and let them work in the real society. That's how economist contribute to the society.

I got admissions from UCSC MS program and Boston University MA proagram. None of them offer me financial aid though,:doh: I was stuck in choosing which program, and really need your discussion. BostonU ranks 25, good faculty. However, there seems too many negative comments from current students because their professors focus on research very much and seldom spare time with them. UCSC Econ ranking? I don't know, as it should be after 55. I preferred UCSC at first, but the ranking maybe a shortfall no matter in job market or PHD application. Although I planned to find a job with a master's degree, but the economy indicates me to go for PHD program in the future... I asked for advice from family members and friends nearby. Their suggestion is half-half.:hmm: So I've got trapped in this question. Can some one share some comments with reasonable arguments?