nitirajput

Hi How much did you score in GRE? I am also planning to apply for M.Sc/M.A Economics next year fall semester, but not sure if my GRE is sufficient. I got 156Q and 146V - unofficial scores. I already have a MBAa degree as per academics records and 3 years of work exp in research and consulting. You think this is sufficient to apply to decently good univ in US? I have sent free ETS reports to MIT, LSE, UC San Diego and NYU as of now. Would be great to have your thoughts; Niti

Hi Guys Now, that we have decided to continue with this thread, would be great if you could still give your thoughts on the questions below..I need to get on with the application process soon!:):) Background-: - Indian by nationality - B.A Economics Hons (2007 pass out) => 67% aggregate (anything above 65% is first distinction in India) - MBA, Finance (2009 pass out) => 7.6/10 GPA - 3.5 years of work experience in economics/financial research and consulting => Economic research (1 yr), Financial Research and Consulting (2.5 yrs) I am looking to apply for a M.Sc/M.A Economics, preferably from a US university. I recently gave my GRE and got unofficial scores of 156Q and 146V. Still awaiting the official score. I had send free ETS GRE reports to four colleges - MIT, LSE, UC San Diego and NYU. I have the following questions, on which I'd like your inputs-: a) is my quant score sufficient for me to get into a decent college? does verbal score also matter? I am not sure which colleges should I apply to further, given my scores? would you have any suggestions? b) how important are GRE scores as a part of total application? will my score mitigate my chances of getting into a good college (top 20?)? I am not very keen on retaking the GRE, but would do so if it absolutely necessary to improve my chances of getting through. Can my work exp/academic background make up for the low GRE scores? c) I have recently read that it is increasingly becoming difficult for International students to get jobs in UK post higher education unless it is through campus placements. Is it true? I would not apply to UK colleges in that case (have applied only to LSE as of now), if it is a risky move? d) Do official GRE scores differ in any way, from unofficial scores? Lastly, would be great if you could suggest some names of universities, that I could apply to, given my overall background and qualifications. Thanks a lot! Niti

Hi All A bit about my background-: - Indian by nationality - B.A Economics Hons (2007 pass out) => 67% aggregate (anything above 65% is first distinction in India) - MBA, Finance (2009 pass out) => 7.6/10 GPA - 3.5 years of work experience in economics/financial research and consulting => Economic research (1 yr), Financial Research and Consulting (2.5 yrs) I am looking to apply for a M.Sc Economics, preferably from a US university. I recently gave my GRE and got unofficial scores of 156Q and 146V. Still awaiting the official score. I had send free ETS GRE reports to four colleges - MIT, LSE, UC San Diego and NYU. I have the following questions, on which I'd like your inputs-: a) is my quant score sufficient for me to get into a decent college? does verbal score also matter? I am not sure which colleges should I apply to further, given my scores? would you have any suggestions? b) how important are GRE scores as a part of total application? will my score mitigate my chances of getting into a good college (top 20?)? I am not very keen on retaking the GRE, but would do so if it absolutely necessary to improve my chances of getting through. Can my work exp/academic background make up for the low GRE scores? c) I have recently read that it is increasingly becoming difficult for International students to get jobs in UK post higher education unless it is through campus placements. Is it true? I would not apply to UK colleges in that case (have applied only to LSE as of now), if it is a risky move? d) Do official GRE scores differ in any way, from unofficial scores? Lastly, would be great if you could suggest some names of universities, that I could apply to, given my overall background and qualifications. Thanks a lot! Niti

Ok, makes sense. Yes, very helpful. :) Also, it would be great if you could help me two more questions-: a) Could you give me a fair idea of the top colleges in US and UK to apply for a M.Sc programme? As of now, I have listed down a few top-notch colleges to apply to but I would rather keep a balanced list of top and mid tier universities to hedge my chances of getting in. The current list looks something like this - Harvard, Oxford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, UCL, LSE, Cambridge, Warwick. Most of the universities in the list are top-tier univ, which are very hard to get in. Would you have any exposure on the mid-tier universities (comparatively easier to get in), that I could replace some univ with, in the list to make it more comprehensive? To give you a brief background on my academic scores - got a 67% in B.A Economics Hons (considered to be above average in India, considering the difficulty level of the course) and 7.6 GPA (on a scale of 10) in MBA. I am still to give my GRE in April this year. Would be great if you could suggest some additional colleges, to apply to. b) What is the minimum/decent score required in GRE, to be apply to M.Sc Economics in top/mid tier univ? As per my knowledge, one requires a minimum of 160 (90%) in Quant and 150-155 (70-80%) in Verbal Reasoning. Is there a such minimum cut off? Also, if I fall short of this cut off (esp. in Quants) does it really diminish my chances of getting in a good college? Thanks so much for your help! Niti

Hi All I am a resident of India, planning to apply for M.Sc Economics next year (2013 fall) in US/UK. Profile B.A Economics Hons (2007 pass out) MBA, Finance (2009 pass out) 3 years of work experience in economics/financial research and consulting From my research till now, I have found out that most of the universities provide M,Sc Economics (1/2 years course) for students who have done their graduation and PhD courses for post graduates. Now, I am a bit confused, as to which course I should ideally look at, given my qualifications - M.Sc or PhD? I want to work as a professional economist in the public/private sector, after the course (not planning to enter teaching line or academics). It would be great if anyone could suggest/guide me as to which course would ideally suit my objectives and background. Also, which one is easier to get through? Thanks a lot! Niti

Hi I am planning to take the GRE in April end this year. let me know if I can join too. thanks!

Hi All I am a MBA (Finance), with commerce background, based out of India and currently working with a MNC. I am planning to give GRE in April end 2012 to apply for Msc Economics in US an UK univ. I am weak in verbal (mainly vocab and RC's) and quant and would like to understand which study material to refer to-: a) ETS Official Guide - already started studying from this b) Princeton GRE and supplement - which sections are good in this book? c) Kaplan/Barron - which one to buy, that would help me to revise both verbal and quant? d) any book suggested for AWA? I need to score at least 90% in both quant and verbal (though verbal is not very important). Are 3 months sufficient to prepare? I would only be able to give 1-2 hours on weekdays, and 3-4 hrs on weekends to study. could you share any strategy, that helped you crack the required score (any tips etc..). Also, would be good to know if anyone has an idea which univ are good for msc economics in US/UK that provide funding easily. Thanks a lot for your suggestions!