Hello everyone,
I need some help figuring out my chances of getting into Econ Ph.D programs in 2014. I am currently doing 2nd Master in Economics in a top 20 Econ Department. Here is my former academic background and experiences:
GPA: 3.4/4.0 Economics from China (undergrad and 1st masters)
GRE: 790Q, 720V, 3.5 W
Research experience: Currently being Research Assistant for a top 15 b-school research institute in my university.
Have some research experience in foreign exchange rate during masters paper writing
Teaching Assistant experience teaching undergrad stats course during 2-year exchange study in a Japan top 20 Univ.
Letters of rec: 1-Supervisor in Japan, Econ Department Dean, 2- and 3- still need to work on but most likely to get them from a not so famous professors in my school
Courses: Linear Algebra (A+), Probability and Mathematical Stats (A-), Microeconomics(A-), Macroeconomics(B+), Applied Econometric(B), Statistics for Finance Data(B+), Real Analysis( about to take this fall), Advanced Calculus(about to take this fall), Advanced Microeconomics(about to take this fall).
Research interests: International Finance, International Economics, development Economics
I would be glad if anyone can make rational evaluation of my chances getting into Econ Ph.D program, and what improvement I need to make before application deadline.
My goal is to get into a program ranks above 80, I am not sure how high I should aim. Thanks!!!! :distracted: