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Could you explain this?

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try to take some MA Econ courses as well although I'm not sure if they can know me sufficiently well before I apply. I didnt interact much with my econ profs as an undergrad although I did interact heavily with my analysis profs which was not ideal I suppose looking back. I'll try my luck this year around and reapply next year with better references if things dont work out I guess. Thanks for the help , I really appreciate it.

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Joint Honours Econ/Math , McGill ( Canada ) Undergrad GPA: 3.98 Type of Grad: Starting M.A Math this year (Same University) Grad GPA: TBD GRE: TBD Math Courses(All Honours/Graduate) : Analysis I/II/III/IV , Abstract Algebra I/II , ODE , Numerical Analysis , Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos , Math Stats I/II , Advanced Probability (Measure) , Generalized Linear Models Econ Courses(Honours):Micro I/II/III , Macro I/II/III , Econometrics I/II , Econ Stats I/II , a few other electives Other Courses: Calc II/III/IV sequence and a few finance/accounting electives. Grad Courses taking in MA this year : Functional Analysis , Algebraic Topology , Higher Algebra I , PDE's , Time Series , Differential Geometry , Machine Learning , General Relativity Letters of Recommendation: Reasonably well known econometrician in the department. My strongest letters would however likely come from my pure math references. Research Experience: Nothing in econ although I do have some decent research experience in analysis and statistics that will be mentioned in references I suppose. Planning to continue my research during MA. Teaching Experience: Nothing yet. Research Interests: Theory , possibly econometrics but really open to any area. SOP: Not sure yet. Other: Several awards throughout undergrad. I also worked throughout my undergrad but in stuff not related to econ/math so dont think it's relevant. Passed 3 actuarial exams. Concerns: 1. No real econ research experience. 2. Interests are only in theory , I dont particularly like anything applied. 3. Dual Applying to pure math departments at some universities aswell ( not sure if this works against me or not ). My guess is that I'm a reasonable candidate for the 10-20 range and a reach for the Top 10. Interests only in theory would possibly disqualify me immediately from a few places. I might try to get some research experience and reapply again next year if it doesn't work out this year I suppose. I could use some help on which schools I might stand a good chance of getting into. My International status likely works against me in the very top schools so I might be pushing my luck trying there. Thanks for the help !