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Hi All! Requesting a PhD Profile Eval. Thanks! Undergrad: Top 5 GPA: 3.7 Majors: Math (mostly applied), Neuroscience Econ-Related Math Classes: A's in multivariable ,linear algebra,prob,stats,real analysis, (+ more applied classes usually not mentioned with reference to econ programs) Econ classes: intermediate micro and macro from a lower ranked school Currently RA for T10 econ phd professor Rec Letters: 1 economist from top school, 1 less known economists, 1 work supervisor (biostatics) Background: My undergrad was in math and neuroscience. I did a summer internship with an economist after undergrad and liked it, but had already accepted an offer to work at a biostatistics firm starting later that year. I worked there for about 1.5 years (stayed longer than I had to because I got really involved in a particular project). Published a paper from my time there, albeit not about econ. Now I've worked for over a year with a professor from a top school and we will hopefully publish or submit a paper for publication very soon (hoping before app deadlines) What do you guys think? What rank schools should should I apply to? Will my unusual background hurt me? Also, what are your thoughts on applying to a top business school applied econ program (eg: booth, wharton)?

Hi Everyone, I'm planning on applying to econ phd programs fall 2017. I have a bachelor's in math from MIT and have worked for a few years since graduating. (currently working as an RA to an econ professor) As part of my degree I did calculus, probability, linear algebra, and some statistics courses. However, I never actually took real analysis AND I generally took the less theoretical versions of the above classes. I had planned to take Introductory Real Analysis from Harvard Extension school this year but it no longer appears to be offered online and its at a time I cant make it. My questions are: 1) Where else have people taken Real Analysis courses post-college? Ive found this but don't know if its well regarded: https://westcottcourses.com/course/real-analysis 2) Are there any other advance math courses I could take that would be similarly helpful for phd programs? (eg: abstract algebra and galois theory) Thanks!