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  1. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Bachelors in Engineering (Electronics and communication) from an Unknown College in India Undergrad GPA: 8.05 / 10 Type of Grad: MS Economics , UW Madison Grad GPA: 3.50 GRE:165Q, 157Q, 4.0 AW Courses (grad-level): Econometrics I (AB), Econometrics 2 (AB), Applied Econometrics (A) Micro I (AB), Math for Economics (B), Micro 2 (B), Macro (A), Game Theory (A) , Real Analysis (AB) Letters of Recommendation: Strong LORs from two big names at UW. Worked as a RA for one. Wrote a paper as a part of a course for the other. Research Experience: RA for a Professor , worked on a topic in labor. ( Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 ) Teaching Experience: None Research Interests: Applied Micro, Labor. SOP: Mainly spoke about my Research , Standard. Concerns: My grades were average. Strengths : My Research was my strength which helped me get strong LORs from well recognized professors. RESULTS: Acceptances: Rice , Vanderbilt , Georgetown , UC Irvine. Waitlists: Michigan State , Boston College (withdrew from waitlist after Rice Acceptance) Rejections: UT-Austin and Cornell. Attending: Rice Comments: My grades were average due to which i didn't apply in the top 15. My research and recommendations really helped me get into a good university. Really happy about joining Rice !
  2. Hi , I am joining Rice this fall. I am currently doing my master's in economics at UW Madison. My research interests are applied micro in general , labor to be a bit specific. I was advised by all my Professors at UW to choose Rice. ( My other admits were Vanderbilt , Georgetown, UC Irvine. I was waitlisted at BC, but i withdrew my name). As Prof.Eraslan said , the current rankings are outdated and do not capture this big change at Rice University. The same goes with the placements. The current job market students weren't advised by the faculty we would be working with. My professors told me that PhD placements mainly depend on your advisor and their recommendation. Currently at Rice you have a chance to be advised by some great economists. From my experience on the visit day , Rice University wants to really grow and become one of the top places especially for applied micro. They are really looking to invest heavily in their students and aim for top academic placements and we as students have an opportunity to be part of this change. Let me know if you have any specific questions , I would be happy to answer.
  3. Institution: Georgetown Program: Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: fellowship, 27k Notification date: 03/15/2016 Notified through: Email to check website Comments: Will decline. Institution: Cornell Program: Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification date: 03/17/2016 Notified through: Email Comments: expected.
  4. I had an interview with rice , it was very informal , i was asked about my research interests , background , coursework , reasons for applying to rice and would i join if i am given an offer. A friend of mine had interview with CUNY , and he was asked some basic probability questions in the interview along with the usual research interests , courses , etc. Good luck for the interview !
  5. Got accepted at rice , really excited ! , deciding between vandy and rice , but will mostly join rice because it is more in line with my research interests ( labor and health ) . Thanks to everyone on this forum who provided advice on the interview.
  6. Institution: Rice University Program: Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: 25k Notification date: 03/04/2016 Notified through: Email Comments: Really happy ! , excited to join an amazing upcoming department :)
  7. Hi , I honestly believe data analytics is a very misunderstood word, If you want to do real research in " data analytics " i feel you should get a PhD in statistics or computer science depending on the kind of work you want to do, honestly for the kind of work you are looking for , almost 90% percent of the jobs are taken by computer science graduates , because at the entry level data analytics is just computer programming. So my advice to you will be to try and get a masters in computer science rather than econ , finance or any other fancy hybrid programs that many universities offer and in your masters course take courses related to data analytics like machine learning , python programming, optimization theory , etc. This will maximize your chances of getting a job in the US.
  8. Thank you so much for the detailed reply badger , this was really helpful ! :)
  9. thank you so much unknown , this was really helpful ! :)
  10. Hi , I have an interview with rice on Monday, any tips , advice as to what they might ask ? ,
  11. Got rejected at ut Austin , no email , just updated in the portal.
  12. Institution: Vanderbilt University Program: PhD economics Decision: Accepted Funding: University Fellowship + graduate fellowship Notification date: 2-19-2016 Notified through: email Comments:
  13. Institution: University of California, Irvine Program: PhD economics Decision: Accepted Funding: 19 k TA for 5 years Notification date: 02-04-2016 Notified through: e-mail Comments:
  14. I would highly recommend the yale university course on game theory by ben polak , its an absolutely fantastic introduction to game theory given in a very intuitive manner , here is the link link
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