LukeA8

As for my GRE score, the original score was 800, but it was converted to 166 for the new gre...:cold:

Thank you for your opinions. I am fully aware of my low gpa in econ, hopefully I can find something to make my profile competitive enough.

Hi, I am currently doing my MA in economics and planning to apply for PhD in Finance. My qualifications are the followings: 1) BA in Economics GPA 3.77 (international) 2) MS in Financial Analysis GPA 3.92 (US) 3) MA in Economics GPA 3.4 (expected graduation Dec 2013) (US) 4) GRE Score V160 (84%) M166 (93%) AW3.5 (35%) 5) Level 2 Candidate in the CFA program 2014 6) Good with R, Matlab, and STATA What really concerns me is my currently low gpa for my MA in econ. The best I can expect is to get my gpa around 3.5 before I graduate. This semester I am taking a PhD graduate course in finance and likely to ask for a letter of recommendation from the professor( as I would like to apply to my current school). Also, I am taking more stat courses such as Bayesian Stat this semester. I prefer to work with empirical research to theoretical research. Actually, I find myself really enjoying writing codes. My research interests are in corporate finance, capital structure, and financial crisis. My question is that with my profile, will I be a fit for a PhD in Finance and what schools should I apply for? Should I try to say something about my low GPA in my SOP at all? If not Finance, what would be a fit for me given my interest and qualifications above. Any opinions and suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.