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resource - I have a 4.0 in econ so far, a couple of Bs in Calculus (I didn't care about this class when I was pre-med) but an A in Reasoning and Proofs, and I've self-studied Multivariable and Real Analysis and seem to be able to handle it well. Plus, I really enjoy abstract math and proofs. Those look like some great programs, thanks. I think that's exactly what I've been trying to find, will def apply to those. And that's really good to hear. I've never felt as excited about something I've been studying or considered as a career path, and so I need to and want to do what I can to get in. MathEcon12 - Yeah I'm planning on taking int macro as a fifth course sometime this year, whenever the rest of my courseload isn't too much. I pretty much need to take it this year if I want to take Advanced Macro in the Fall of senior year. DiffEqs it is, though yes I definitely do want some exposure to Game Theory before graduating. And you sound like my econ advisor, she recommended field classes as well in order to get a feel for what's out there. I suppose those can wait till after I've applied though. No grad analysis, unfortunately. There is grad, and only grad-level, measure theory, some advanced linear algebra, etc. I've already built a decent relationship with him through class and econ club, should be close after two quarters of RA. But ok that makes sense, it would be unnecessary to simply continue RAing with him after this year. Doing research with someone else or independent research with him advising would be good. Thanks for the help guys, this is really solid and specific advice.

Yeah just have so much on my mind, it was hard to contain my questions. But OK, that's interesting, I was concerned that it might hurt my chances if I got rejected and then applied once more to the same school. That's great that I may have that leeway, though.

Yeah just have so much on my mind, it was hard to contain my questions. But OK, that's interesting, I was concerned that it might hurt my chances if I got rejected and then applied once more to the same school. That's great that I may have that leeway, though.

Hey everyone! I've been combing through these threads for a couple of weeks, but I would still like a little bit of guidance. I'll keep this short, hopefully. I'm a junior Economic and Mathematics double major at a fairly large private university in a big US city, with a decent reputation of its grad business and law schools, but not much beyond that, and there is a lack of substantial research in most areas. My economics advisor has expressed some concern over the reputation (or lack thereof) of my school making admission to a good PhD program difficult. So, I'm wondering if my course choices are alright considering my school. Relevant Courses taken: Honors "States, Markets and Society" (political economy course), Principles and Intermediate Micro, Principles Macro, Calc I-III with Scientific Applications, Mathematical Reasoning and Proofs Somewhat relevant?: Year of bio, two trimesters chemistry, two trimesters physics This term, I'll be taking: Real Analysis I, Multivariable Calculus I, Advanced Microeconomics (grad level) and an Honors Program Junior Requirement course. The rest of Junior Year: Real Analysis II, Multivariable Calculus II, Linear Algebra, [Grad] Research Methods for Policy Analysis I (closest thing to econometrics), Intro to Econometrics... and then Differential Equations or Game Theory or some other math course? I considered Mathematical Economics but apparently it's too low-level in terms of math. Senior year: Full year of 300-level Prob and Statistics, intermediate macro, hopefully [grad] Advanced Macro, and a bunch of other econ and math courses (suggestions, anyone?). Some of the courses that I mentioned as possibilities can definitely be taken senior year, but the question is whether it is better to take them junior year so they're on my apps to PhD programs? Also (what happened to keeping this short?), what else do I need? I'm going to RA for a young, top 5 PhD professor later this year. What kind of stuff should I aim for during the summer between junior and senior year? What about senior year? And I suppose I'll ask this now: Should I apply during my senior year to PhD programs, or wait a year or two while working at the Fed or in economic consulting, etc? I'm dead-set on an Econ PhD, so it's not an issue of 'getting a feel for the "real" world'. It's an issue of building my resume to compensate for the fact that I'm not coming from a well-ranked university (though I love it here), and a not-perfect GPA (darn pre-med sequences!). And I gotta say, though I've only been a creepy lurker, you guys and gals have impressed me with your intelligence, ambition and friendliness. I look forward to being more active here in the future. Thanks in advance for your help!