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  1. I've only heard back from 7 out of 16 programs so I guess a number of programs haven't interviewed yet.
  2. Nearly all finance programs accept GRE, but many say that they prefer GMAT. However, since economics programs only accept GRE (as far as I know), you should stick with the GRE to apply to both programs.
  3. And I believe Florida State is corporate finance as well.
  4. You need a decent math background to get into a PhD program in finance. I don't think you need real analysis specifically (as they often do in economics), but you need the calculus series and linear algebra as a minimum - even at the lowest ranked universities.
  5. It takes time to improve your language skills. You can, however, make some small changes that can have major impacts on your score. In the writing section, it could be to be more aware of the transitions between paragraphs and having a logical order in the text as a whole. The reading section has a lot of technical, boring stuff in it. I remember one of mine that was about geology that almost put me to sleep. The key is to catch the most important points of the text instead of trying to understand and remember the whole thing. You don't have to know all the terminology of the subject in the text (I don't know anything about geology). Ask yourself: why did the author write this paragraph? (or: what is the point of the paragraph?) I don't think you need a great vocabulary to get a good score on the TOEFL. I didn't study for the test - or even know what was on it - when I entered the testing centre and I would say that my vocabulary is pretty mediocre.
  6. Yes, I scored 105, which was sufficient to get accepted to the university I applied to. You only need to improve your score by 2 points, which isn't a far reach at all. I don't think a higher TOEFL score will improve your application by much; it's more about passing the minimum. Reading and writing were clearly your weak areas so you should focus on those. Are there passages in the guide book that you can use as practise?
  7. What scores did you get in the individual sections?
  8. You need the GMAT (some also accept GRE) for all MBA programs that I know of. You don't need experience to take the test. However, most decent programs require you to have at least some work experience.
  9. I thought J1 visas were given to exchange students (at least that's what I had). Shouldn't you get an F1 visa?
  10. Sorry for going off topic, but how is 3.54 GPA low? It's not great, but pretty good in my opinion. The average GPA at my university is ~2.8...
  11. That's how I understand it. So does Journal of Banking and Finance (A- journal): "The journal charges submission fees of USD 250 for unsolicited new manuscripts and USD 150 for revisions." I think the reason they can do this is because most researchers have research grants that cover it. https://www.elsevier.com/journals/journal-of-banking-and-finance/0378-4266/guide-for-authors#3501
  12. This is where I get confused; don't most journals ask for money? For example, Journal of Finance, which is an A+ journal, charges $250 for submissions.
  13. What journals are considered "pay to publish"? Anything below B journals? Edit: Thanks for replying, AppInfo & rsaylors!
  14. Hi Urchers, What is considered decent to good research experience when applying to a PhD program? 1. Do you have to be published in an A, A-, or B+ journal? 2. Do you have to be the sole author of the paper? Thanks!
  15. 170 is the highest you can get as far as I know. It just happens to be the 98th percentile in quant and 99th percentile in verbal. Hence, you couldn't have performed any better on it.
  16. I am from a Scandinavian country, but I am no expert on the area so take everything I say with a grain of salt. This is simply the impressions I have gotten from living there. Professors from my country do not conduct a lot of research. They are mainly teachers and let other non-university institutions conduct research. This may vary between the countries. These universities do not have as good placement as top European schools have (LBS/INSEAD etc), but I think the placement is decent. You will be compensated the same as a professional with a master's degree who has recently entered an entry-level position (which I believe is around 450,000 kroner a year). This probably varies depending on the country in question. I don't think AACSB accreditations have as much weight in Europe as it has in the US so I wouldn't worry about it too much (feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken). In general, I would not take a PhD from a Scandinavian school if you want to work in the US.
  17. I think your biggest weakness is a lack of math. I think it's highly unlikely that you will be accepted to prestigious program without a solid math background. Hence, I would go for a more quantitative program than MSF, for example a variation of MS in financial engineering, or perhaps MS Stats/Math. Alternatively, you can take undergraduate courses in math at a local college or online. Disclaimer: I am not in a PhD program.
  18. This is probably a stupid question, but here it goes: What is the difference between a PhD in finance, a PhD in financial economics, PhD in business/business administration with a specialization in finance, and a PhD in finance and business economics?
  19. The top 10 schools ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 in tuition. I'd bet the top 20 ones are in the same range.
  20. Thanks for the response, wittmic! I only have math for business (they call it business calc), prob & stats, and business stats. I can probably get the calc series out of the way before I graduate with my BSc in finance. How much math do I really need to be competitive for mediocre schools?
  21. Greetings, earthlings! I have a goal to do a PhD in finance and I am wondering what math classes I should take in order to maximize my chances of getting admitted. I tried so search for similar topics, but I couldn't find any. I'm currently finishing up a BSc in finance and I'm thinking about getting a bachelor in math. The required courses at my university for a math degree is: Calc l, ll, lll Introduction to Linear Algebra Prob & stats Differential Equations Introduction to Mathematical Proofs l, ll + 15 credits where I can choose between various courses. Should I get this bachelor in math, perhaps one in applied statistics, or a Master of Finance? Thanks for your input! The Viking
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