jmlim0207

Can confirm ucsb

You should also consider the fact that Wisconsin's program takes 2 years to complete, whereas Austin only requires 10 months. I think there are definitely pros and cons.... You can take more classes and PhD level coursework with longer programs like Wisconsin, but it comes with a higher sticker price and longer commitment. With Austin's program, it prepares you for PhD applications within a couple months (at least that is how they advertise the program). You take less classes, probably less time to interact with faculty, no option to do any significant research, etc, but with much cheaper price and shorter commitment.

I am also considering the MS program at Wisconsin but it is substantially more expensive than Austin. I see it as a good way to make up for deficiencies in my profile (aka lack of math), but I am a bit hesitant given I have another master's degree already (MPA). If I don't go the MA route, I will probably look for research jobs and mainly apply to public policy programs next year. This is interesting. I guess it's because the MA director is mainly IO

Hi guys, Does anyone have experience with the 10-month MA program at UT Austin? Is it a good stepping stone for PhD programs in econ and/or public policy? Thanks!

If I were to quit my job and take some more math courses (diff eq, real analysis, maybe retake calc3?) at a local college (maybe CUNY?), do you think it would be worth it?

I know this is often times frowned upon especially in this forum but I am not sure if I want to go straight to academia. I am quite interested in placements in government, nonprofits, international orgs, etc. I have considered schools in public policy but I feel the that an econ degree is more inclusive of all my interests.

I will be conducting independent research with some fellow students over the next academic year as a part of the MPA requirement. How much do you think this will boost my profile? Do you have any other recommendations for having a shot at T30-50 schools?

Type of Undergrad: NYU Economics (policy track) Undergrad GPA: 3.69 ovr, Econ GPA higher Type of Grad: NYU MPA (exp) Grad GPA: 3.82 GRE: v 155 q 166 w 4.5 Math Courses: AP Calc BC, Calc II (B+), Calc III (P), Stat (A), Will take Multiple Regression/Econometrics over the summer, Linear Algebra next Fall Econ Courses: Principle Micro/Macro (A's), Interm Macro (A-), Interm Micro (A), Urban Econ (A), Public Econ (A), Ethics and Econ (B), Labor Econ (A), Grad Level Health Econ (A), Grad Level Public Econ Other Courses: Financial Management, Healthcare Management, Public Policy Letters of Recommendation: 2 from Econ Prof, one from T5 another from T50; one from either public policy or math professor Research Interests: Labor Econ, Public Econ/Finance, Health Econ SOP: Haven't wrote it yet, but will talk about decision to get an MPA and how it eventually led to interest in research. Other: work experience as an analyst at a major health care system My main concern is the lack of math courses I took. I haven't thought about doing a PhD while in undergrad. Because I work full-time right now, can't really take on more classes as I am trying to finish the MPA degree. I am trying to aim for T30- T50. Is this a realistic expectation? Could you suggest some schools that fit my research interests? Much appreciated! :)