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BGSE recently updated their website with the course options for 14-15 academic year (Courses - Master in Economics - Barcelona GSE), which is more than a slight modification from the previous year (see pic below). I accepted the offer based on their reasonable program structure..and now they changed it...Can they do this?! (yes.) bye-bye Real Analysis (Math for Econ and Finance)... Thoughts on the new structure? [ATTACH=CONFIG]6974[/ATTACH]

I have been going through posts in this forum but still would hope someone (maybe recent graduates) could shed light on either program. BGSE offered me full tuition waiver, but I can't seem to convince myself to go for it. I am a bit concerned about the teaching quality (some past students described some of the professors as "completely incomprehensible") and the doability of compressing the courseload into nine months. As of Bocconi, I kept hearing good things about it, but it seems ambivalent whether the program is ideal for non-Italians to attend. Cost-concerns aside, which program would you prefer if final goal is US PhD? What about chances of landing a RA position after completing either program? Any response will be appreciated!

I dont think my Bocconi ESS decision regarding funding will come before the first payment deadline for BGSE. I am not sure how i would compare the two programs if both unfunded. What do u guys think? Am i justified to forfeit the unfunded BGSE offer betting on scholarship at Bocconi?

What would those be? I know Bocconi is one.

Thanks pch! That makes sense. Have you solved the BGSE vs. Bocconi dilemma?

1) Bocconi does not require LORs?? 2) Does it make sense to apply to both MSc Economics AND MSc Econometrics at Tilburg, or are the admission criteria similar enough for these two programs that it only makes sense to choose one that I prefer? Hope someone can answer. Thanks guys!

I haven't seen any rejection, which is why I'm not optimistic about an "on hold" status. I submitted my application right before the January deadline just FYI.

How to do that? (Sorry if it's a silly question.)

I got the email yesterday around noon GMT.

Waitlisted ("on hold") by Cambridge MPhil. Does anyone know the entering class size of the programme?

a) PhD placements of master graduates from the recent decade can be found here: Alumni Doctoral Study - Barcelona GSE (Edit: On a second thought, I don't think that's what you're asking.)

I wish I'm on waitlist at one of them so i can tell you to accept the offer at the other.

If they mean ALL decisions, that is rather soon. I should get myself mentally prepared...:verydrunk: Thanks for the info! Fingers crossed. :)

For those who applied to Cambridge MPhil and got accepted/ rejected, how long did you wait for the result?

Hi, thanks for your comment! For personal reasons I won't consider Canandian programs. Wish you the best of luck, too!

Institution: UW Madison Program: Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification Date: 3/6/14 Notified through: Email Posted on GC: No Comment: UWM rejections are pouring on GC yet no post here!?

I know that admission result is somewhat random, but if I'm rejected by LSE MSc Econometrics and Math Econ, is it safe to say I'm likely to be rejected by any T30 PhD? I may apply to some other European masters programs, preparing myself for PhD application in the future. What do you guys think about UCL, Tilburg, BGSE? Is each of these programs capable of placing its graduates into top PhD programs in U.S.? Any other nomination? THANKS! xD

I'd like to see your profile. didn't find it in the roll call thread though. Congrats on your admissions!

So far heard nothing except one rejection from UPenn:(. I need to be serious about my Plan B now. I wonder how helpful doing a one-year master (eg: UCL, Tilburg, etc) will be in terms of enhancing applicant's profile for PhD consideration. Also, will MSc in Econometrics and Mathematics Economics be preferable to MSc in Economics? Thanks!

Last time I checked my Brown application, it was "awaiting materials" (apparently my TOEFL score is missing, but I don't think I'm required to send one). I was also concerned as one of my LOR was submitted past the deadline. I emailed the department about my status twice but got no reply. Does that mean my application won't be considered by the department at all? Also, does any of the master's programs at LSE, Cambridge and UCL require separate application for funding/ sholarship? Thanks in advance if any one could provide insights!

Take me with you when jumping. I only applied to eight.TT.TT

Haven't heard anything from anywhere yet but just found out that nine Caltech admissions have been posted on GC...oh gosh oh gosh...and UWM website says "pending." :( #Hi #firstpost