aero419

Hi, like many on this board, I am looking for advice on my chances for admission to a Phd in Finance. I am unsure of whether I should go for a masters (I have already been admitted to a Msc at LSE) in economics or finance and then apply, or apply directly to a Phd program. My ultimate goal is an academic career. My background: Age: 24 Undergraduate: McGill University 3.5 GPA in Economics GRE: Math 770 Verbal 550 Math courses: Calculus 1&2, Linear Algebra, Statistics, Econometrics Econ courses: Microeconomic theory, Macroeconomic theory, Finance, many economics electives but none too quantitative... No academic research experience. I graduated 2 years ago, and since then have been in the research department for an algo hedge fund. do I have any chance at a Phd? I realize my math background is quite limited in comparison to many on this board...just unsure if it is worth it to go for a masters and strengthen my background or not. I'd appreciate any and all advice!