mallikagarg

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA Economics from top Indian University Undergrad GPA: N/A Major GPA: N/A Type of Grad: MA Economics from mid ranked Indian University Grad GPA: N/A GRE: Q 790 V 640 A 3.5; Math Courses: Calc I-III, Math for economists, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Statistical methods and probability, Differential Equations, Advanced multi-variable calculus. Econ Courses (grad-level): Advanced Micro, Advanced Macro, Econometrics, Game Theory, International Trade, Industrial economics and investment analysis, International Banking and Finance, Development Economics Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Micro I & II, Macro, Public Finance, Money and Baning, Economic History, Comparitive economic development, Development Economics, Economic Systems Letters of Recommendation: 1 from grad quant prof, 1 from grad econometric prof, 1 from a well known economist i've RAd with. Research Experience: one year's experience as an RA Teaching Experience: none Research Interests: Applied Microeconomics, Industrial Organisation SOP: Nothing out of the world Concerns: Inadequate research experience, no publications, inadequate math courses, unknown Graduate university, unknown recommenders. Applied to: MIT, stanford GSB, Chicago, Texas (Austin), Texas A&M, UIUC, Rice, Vanderbilt, USC, MSU, UCR, UVA, Clemson, Colorado at Boulder RESULTS: Acceptances: Clemson ($$); Colorado (Without funding) Rejections: MIT, stanford GSB, Chicago, Texas (Austin), Texas A&M, UIUC, Rice, Vanderbilt, USC, MSU, UCR, UVA Attending: Clemson What would you have done differently? With my kind of background, I am happy to have made it to where I did. Though, I guess I should not have targeted so high. I could have got better results had I applied to more schools in the 30-60 range and completely skipped the top 15.

Institution: University of California, Riverside Program: PhD Economics Decision: Rejection Funding: - Notification date: 13/6/11 Notified through: Email Posted on GF: No Comments: I didn't want to go there anyway!

Clemson!!

Institution: Vanderbilt Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: rejected Funding: NA Notification date: March 3 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No Institution: MIT Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: NA Notification date: March 7 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No Institution: University of Chicago Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: RA Notification date: March 8 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: No Notification date: March 12 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No Institution: University of Texas - Austin Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: NA Notification date: March 12 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No Institution: UIUC Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: RA Notification date: March 26 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No Institution: Clemson University Program: Ph.D. Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: yes Notification date: April 9 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC: No

Institution:University of Virginia Program: PhD Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification date: February 19 Notified through: email Posted on GC: yes Comments:

Institution: Stanford GSB Program: PhD Economic Policy and Analysis Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification date: February 18 Notified through: Website Posted on GC: yes Comments:

Institution: Rice Program: Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification date: Feb 15 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: Yes Comment: first rejection, fingers crossed for the remaining 13...

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA Economics from top Indian University Undergrad GPA: N/A Major GPA: N/A Type of Grad: MA Economics from mid ranked Indian University Grad GPA: N/A GRE: Q 790 V 640 A 3.5; Math Courses: Calc I-III, Math for economists, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Statistical methods and probability, Differential Equations, Advanced multi-variable calculus. Econ Courses (grad-level): Advanced Micro, Advanced Macro, Econometrics, Game Theory, International Trade, Industrial economics and investment analysis, International Banking and Finance, Development Economics Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Micro I & II, Macro, Public Finance, Money and Baning, Economic History, Comparitive economic development, Development Economics, Economic Systems Letters of Recommendation: 1 from grad quant prof, 1 from grad econometric prof, 1 from a well known economist i've RAd with. Research Experience: one year's experience as an RA Teaching Experience: none Research Interests: Applied Microeconomics, Industrial Organisation SOP: Nothing out of the world Concerns: Inadequate research experience, no publications, inadequate math courses, unknown Graduate university, unknown recommenders. Applying to: MIT, stanford GSB, Chicago, Texas (Austin), Texas A&M, UIUC, Rice, Vanderbilt, USC, MSU, UCR, UVA, Clemson, Colorado at Boulder