vablues

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BS pure mathematics, BA economics (econometrics focus) Undergrad GPA: overall 3.3 (left school for 10 years) since returning 3.92 (all of my math and econ courses) Type of Grad: NA Grad GPA: NA GRE: NA Math Courses: A's: CalcI, CalcII, LinAl, Proof Writing, Measure Theory, Complex Analysis, Linear Analysis, Probability ; A-'s: Multivariable/Vector Calc ; B+: Into to Real Analysis Econ Courses: (All A's) Intermediate Micro, Intermediate Macro, Comparative, Development, Basic Econometrics, Cross-Section Metrics, Time-Series Metrics, Mathematical Econ, Advanced Micro (Incentives),Int'l Finance/Trade Letters of Recommendation: 2 endowed econ chairs, 1 endowed math chair, 1 asst prof mathematics (with whom I have a great realtionship) Research Experience: 1 paper submitted to journals (though probably with little hope) Teaching Experience:TA for LinAl, Abstract & grad level Cross-Setion Econometrics Research Interests: Devevlopment Finance, Insurance Products SOP: Focus on new research on insurance product pricing Concerns: A B+ in real. That might be my ivy killer Other: I worked a 50+hr/wk job while doing this (and increasing profitability every year I was there). I have a great work history preceding my time here. Applying to: HBS, Duke, MIT, Northwestern, Wharton, Wisconsin, Michigan Ross

Hi all--- I'm hope this isn't too redundant, but a little unsure as to the level at which I might apply. To add, I returned to undergrad as a non-traditional student after running several service industry businesses. I will graduate with a BS in Pure Mathematics and BA in Economics from a top 10 liberal arts school. My overall gpa will end up terribly low (3.4-ish) but if you discount the classes I took 15 years ago it would look more like 3.913. I am really worried about a B+ in Analysis I, but I have an A in Analysis II which I hope will show that I'm not an idiot. I have also TA'd Abstract Alg, Lin Alg & Cross Section Econometrics (grad level). My LORs will be from two endowed chairs in Econ, but in math, prob an assistant with whom I have a close relationship. Additionally I had a job in which I worked >50 hrs a week through all of this. Does that B+/or being 34 kill ivy league for me? Thanks for helpful comments!