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Type of Undergrad: Computer Science Undergrad GPA: 3.33 Type of Grad: Economics Grad GPA: 3.4 (when applied, now 3.6) GRE: Q 800, V 340, AW 3.0 Math Courses: undergrad: Calculus ©, Linear Algebra ©, Probability Theory ©, Discrete Math ©, Methods of Optimization ©, Advanced probability (A), Advanced statistics (A), Stochastic processes (A), Applied probability theory (A), Advanced discrete math (A), Differential eq's (B), Eq's of math physics (B), Introductory calculus of approximations ©, Advanced calculus of approximations (B), Game theory (A), Econometrics (A), Methods of univariate statistical analysis (A) grad: probability (B), statistics (A-), econometrics (1 B, 2 B-, 3 B+, 4 B-), math for economists (1 B, 2 B+), game theory (A) Econ Courses: undergrad: Economics (A), Macromodels (1 A, 2 A) grad: Macroeconomics (1 A-, 2 B, 3 A-, 4 B+, 5 A-, 6 A-), Microeconomics (1 B-, 2 A-, 3 A, 4 A, 5 A), Financial markets (B+), Derivatives (A-), World Economic History (A+) Other Courses: a lot of computer science stuff (grades A and B), sociology (A), history (A), philosophy (B) Letters of Recommendation: from 2 scientific advisors (good?), strong from economic history professor, one from professor in microeconomics (probably weak?) Research Experience: no Teaching Experience: no when applied (yes right now) Research Interests: macro, political science SOP: why I love economics, my strong side, research interests, current research Other: TOEFL 91, IELTS 7.5 RESULTS: Acceptances: UCLA, BU, Wisconsin-Madison Rejections: UPenn, Columbia, NYU, Brown, Cornell What would you have done differently? instead of professor in microeconomics asked about recommendation well-known professor in political science

Institution: NYU Program: Economics Decision: Rejected Notification date: 03/16/2011 Notified through: emailed Marj about status Posted on GC: No

Institution: Boston University Program: Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: no for the 1st year Notification date: 03/16/11 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: yes Comments: not going there

Institution: Brown Program: Economics PhD Decision: Reject Funding: -- Notification date: 3/11/2011 Notified through: E-mail Posted on GC : no Comments: Weird, was accepted to much better programs

Moscow State University is 33! Really? Had undergrad there. Guardian must be stoned.:D

Institution: Columbia Program: PhD in Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: Notification Date: 3/09/2011 Notified through: email to check website Posted on GC: yes

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BS Computer Science Undergrad GPA: 3.33 Type of Grad: MA Economics Grad GPA: 3.5 GRE: 800Q, 340V, 3.0AWA Math Courses: All possible (Linear Algebra, Multivariable calculus, Probability theory, discrete math, etc. - really A LOT) Econ Courses (grad-level): Micro, Macro, Econometrics Letters of Recommendation: 3 graduate school profs (2 of them are advisers) Research Experience: no Teaching Experience: no Research Interests: Macro, Political Science Applying to: UPenn, Columbia, NYU, UCLA, Wisconsin-Madison, Brown, Cornell, Boston

Institution: University of Pennsylvania Program: Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 02/24/2011 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: yes

Institution: Wisconsin-Madison Program: Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: No 1st year funding Notification date: 03/05/2011 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: yes

Institution: UCLA Program: Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: No 1st year stipend Notification date: 03/02/2011 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: yes