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The top 4 are unfortunately out of reach I believe. If you can get into SFU, Mac or U of A, or you should be able to "move up" somewhere to do a phd if you are a stellar grad student. Don't waste your time applying to McGill, they don't offer funding for most MA's and they're a wee bit overrated(unless you enjoy metric theory). Guelph and Carleton also have decent programs. That being said, try to go to place where your interest lie. Take as much real analysis as you can if you like Micro theory, even if it does hurt your brain.

On the faculty I believe the Guelph profs or in general a bit more friendly. They have excellent econometrics and aggy econ. Carleton is moving up lately but I personally wouldn't recommend it although I know individuals from my school that received good placements upon completion of their MA with Carleton being in the capital and all. Guelph is a bit higher ranked and has been around a bit longer. Why not apply to both and then decide?

I'm in the same boat for both schools. Don't hold your breathe if your expecting to get into the doctoral stream from U of T or expecting funding if you get into the regular stream. McGill hasn't sent anything out as far as I know and if your first round there it will probably be the end of this week or next. If you are asking for an extension I definitely wouldn't use the word better program. Maybe say you would like to the chance to explore all your options as this is an important decision?

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Small Liberal Arts University, Unranked in Ontario (Honors Math-Econ) Undergrad GPA: 3.7 (3.9 Econ) (3.5 Math) (Converted) Type of Grad:N/A Grad GPA: N/A GRE: N/A Math Courses: calculus (I) (C+)BLAH, Calculus(II) A, linear algebra A, ODE B-, Intro Stats A, Linear Statistics Models A-, Linear programming (C then A) woops, Stochastic I B+, Stochastic II A- Econ Courses (grad): N/A Econ Courses (u/g): Micro years 1-4 (A+, A-, A+, A+), Macro years 1-3 (A-, A, A+), Financial Econ A-, Math Econ B, Managerial Econ A+, Economics of Industrial Relations A, Labour A-, Metrics 3rd year A+, 4th year A, Enviro Econ A+, Taking research project course, 4th year Macro, 4th year Math Econ and Public Econ Research Experience: Teaching Experience: Just marking for stats, accounting, econometrics Research Interests: Labor, other applied micro Concerns: Should have taken more math and done better in maths; Small unknown undergrad ; LORs??? RESULTS: Acceptances: Guelph MA, McMaster MA Waiting on: U of T MA, McGill MA Rejections: Queens MA What would you have done differently? Not take stupid business courses, not F up first year calc, Drink less maybe! Maybe not go to my silly little undergrad although it was free. Possibly better LOR

Queens sent me a rejection today...:grumpy:. Unexpected but o well. I expect Toronto to send theres soon. Looks like Mac or Guelph, has anyone heard a thing from Mcgill?

Institution: McMaster Program: MA Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: To follow Notification date: 03/17/2011 Notified through: e-mail Posted on GC: no Comments: wooo first acceptance

Woohoo accepted to mac:D really good fit for me. first ive heard back from anywhere happy though not less stressed. happy st pats day

Maybe they were just the pre-first rounders:whistle:. Waiting sure isn't stressful.:mad:

Are the all the first rounds of U of T done? I didn't really expect to be first round there anyway... These forums are addicting to check daily.

Ive applied to MA at U of T, Queens, McGill, Mac and Guelph and still have heard nothing. The waiting is worse then the applying!:luck2: