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I was rejected by Vandy last year, but got offers from WUSTL and OSU. I also agree that the zero fee makes the school much more attractive.

Sorry. I just saw the post. I truly understand how you feel!! We should all do that one day!!! See you guys on Monday!

That's gonna be so cool. But sadly she already did send an email to us. But no info about registration, so we still can't register for U-pass or maybe more.

That's true unless we won't know when and where to go on Monday!

So you already got an email? I got nothing. I also was there on Wed, and she told me that she would send out emalis soon. Just wonder whether it's only me who get nothing!!

Oh yeah and about math camp, I remember asking Sonya a while ago and she said Aug 1st.

Thanks donovanmcnair for info, and best of luck for the prelims. I am wondering whether the prelims are in June or August. Information in the web is kinda confusing. On one page, it's said in June and another page says in Aug. I also got an email from Nick Papageorge and another email from Grad School regarding email, health insurance, and payroll stuffs on June 10.

My letter was dated May 2 as well. And I wrote to ask the Graduate School about where to send financial documents, they additionally told me that we will be contacted over the summer regarding orientation, registration and health insurance.

I see. That's what I expected too. Thanks!

Anyone has an idea about when we should hear more information from the program?

I see. Though I don't wanna fail, it's kinda relieved after reading your info. Thanks!

Yeah! That's what I think as well. I'm ok with the fact that if you fail prelim (twice), you have to walk out. But the target thing (if true) is too cruel and can possibly create unfriendly environment. I don't wanna believe my friend(s) that much as I don't think WUSTL is out of cash (as you said) and they admit few students already each year! Besides, I counted the number of grad students for year 2008 and 2009 and there are still 15+ students (though I'm not sure they erase those who are out of the program). But as you said, we'll be fine!!! I'm very excited, and so waiting for the program to send me some documents!!

May I ask about the attrition rate? I heard from my friend that her friend at econ department said they keep just 7 students out of 20! Is that really so? Do they really have the specific number in mind like UChicago and Wisconsin-Madison?

Thanks both goose88 and ZomgRogged :)

Thanks! One more question, is there any specific area that I should avoid as it seems like many people say St Louis is a pretty dangerous city.

Hi goose88. Do you have any suggestions about the house for grad students? Thanks for the help!

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: B.A. Economics at top university in my country Undergrad GPA: 4.0/4.0 Type of Grad: MSc Economics from UK Grad GPA: About 3.9 equivalent GRE: 800Q, 480V, 4.5AWA Math Courses: Few, just math econ I & II and statistics Econ Courses: Lots of both intermediate and advanced economic courses Other Courses: Lots of finance courses Letters of Recommendation: 2 undergrad profs and 1 master prof Research Experience: RA after my master and 2 independent projects (undergrad and grad) Teaching Experience: Lots Research Interests: macro-finance, applied econometrics SOP: standard - just my goal, academic experiences, research interests, and fitness to the school Concerns: very very few math courses, unknown LORs RESULTS: Acceptances: OSU, UNC Waitlists: WUSTL (eventually accepted) Rejections: 11 US schools (within top 30) and 2 Canadian schools Attending: WUSTL What would you have done differently? Take more math. Get LORs from more famous people. And read this thread before pursuing my master.

Thanks for info.. Can't wait to see you guys Bassmantin, ZomgRogged, and hopefully GOLD as well. Now trying to learn more about the city!!

Congrat!!!

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Yeah, I just saw the private message. Keep your hope up. I think most people will wait until the last minute as from what I have observed from the threads many people, including my friend and I, have been wait-listed at one or more programs, so I guess they would wish to wait until they cannot wait anymore. And good luck!!

Sure. I'm international and have never been in th US for my entire life. By the way, I also wonder why they never respond to any of the emails or calls.

Thanks! and yes, I do! I just wrote an email to them few hours ago as they give me until today to get back to them. Though they emailed me on April 13, I just had a chance to check my email today as I was out of the country.

I have been accepted off the waitlist on April 13. I wish you hear a good news from them soon too.

Imperfect information (almost) all the time results in inefficiency. I have been wait-listed at WUSTL, and people know they barely reply their emails. I am just wondering whether any who have been on the alternative list heard back from them yet. Or if any know the possible time or chance of getting out of the wait-list (and whether they offer funding as well), I would really appreciate the information.