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Yeah, both logic classes were pretty hard, with lots and lots of proofs. Axiomatic Set Theory was difficult too. Anyway, mathematical ability isn't really a problem for me, I think. It's more about not having a proper math course on my transcript. It would be wonderful if I don't get rejected outright for not having taken advanced calculus. Let's see...

Thanks guys, for your insights. Looking for the math courses at local community colleges is a good idea. I will. This idea of testing out, like art_vandelay suggested, was on my mind. I inquired, and the maths dept said they've never had anyone do so.

It is unfortunate that my degree requirements are such that I cannot take any further non-Econ courses. I've used up the allowable limit. kt253, your observation is exactly what i'm concerned about: the Maths for Econ course I've taken in my masters program was pretty intensive and we covered a lot of linear algebra. I wonder if they will be a little more lenient if I explain this in the application somewhere somehow.

Hi all, I'm new to this forum. Here's my situation. Please bear with me. Background: BA (Honors) in Philosophy & Logic UGrad math courses(& grades): Calculus I (A); Set Theory (A); Adv Set Theory (A); Mathematical Logic (A); Adv Mathematical Logic (A); Probability Theory (A). MA in Economics (in progress) Math courses (& grades): Maths for Econ (A); Statistical Analysis (A); Econometrics I (A); Econometrics II (taking this semester, expect an A). I don't have any publication to date. And no math course proper. I guess some linear algebra and real analysis would have helped me a lot, but I am close to graduating and there is no time left. The profs I've talked to say they are willing to write very strong LORs. I'm hoping they will. As for GRE, I aim for close to 800 in Q and around 650 in V. Aim: I want to get a PhD International Macroeconomics/Political economics/International Political Economy. I don't know what title fits my research interests best. It should be covered by these tags, I assume. Anyway, based on some research I've done about which schools suit me best, I'm planning to apply to these, in decreasing order of preference: * New School for Social Research * Claremont Graduate University * Uni of Missouri, Kansas City * Uni of Mass, Amherst * Uni of California, Riverside. While I think it is a waste of $100, everyone says I should apply to Harvard KSG too. I'm not very hopeful. But I have time to think about it. Maybe I will. Please comment on my background and what, in your opinion, should I concentrate on, so as to prepare the best possible application. Do you have in mind any other school in the US (I don't want to move out of the states) that would be worth applying to, in addition to the ones I have listed? Your opinions greatly appreciated.