Hello Everyone!
I am new to this forum and I have some burning questions for you all that will be highlighted below. Here is my academic profile for you all to see:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: Undergraduate
Undergrad GPA: 3.70
Type of Grad: None
Grad GPA: None
GRE: Not Yet
Math Courses: Calculus I (A), Statistics (A), Calculus II ©
Econ Courses (grad-level): None
Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Intermediate Macro (A), Intermediate Micro (B+), Econometrics (A), Seminar in International Finance (A), Money and Banking (A), Seminar in Labor Economics (A), Advance Macroeconomics (A), Game Theory ©
Other Courses: Managerial Finance (A)
Letters of Recommendation: Not yet
Research Experience: Data mined for a professor who is conducting research on exchange rates
Teaching Experience: None, just a tutor for a semester
Research Interests: Labor Economics and International Finance
SOP:
Concerns: I am concerned with the two C's that I received in Game Theory and Calc 2 (However, I am going to take the final for this class on Monday and I can fail it on purpose and can retake to get a better grade. I state I have a C because that is the likely grade I will receive). Should I drop it and retake it? I know my profile is very vague and not enough information regarding test scores and additional math classes, but I be taking Calc III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Proofs, and Real Analysis. I also was given the impression that Calc II isn't necessarily used for Econ, but I still have to take it (This was given to me by my Adviser). Would it be better for me to go get a masters first then apply?
Other:
Applying to: I would like to apply to University of Chicago, Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, Cornell, UC Davis, Berkeley, UC San Diego, Sanford, and Yale. I have told numerous people about these programs and of course I get laughed at, but with hard work I'm sure its obtainable.
Please be as honest as you can. I am 22 years old and I am willing to put in the work to get into the program I desire. Thanks again everyone and have yourself a good day.