CarlosCostanza

Thanks chateauheart and Food4Thought for the replies. I have gotten some variance in responses lately (online and in real life). I'll likely pursue masters, RAships, and some PhDs. I'll see by October if the quality of my letter writers are any good and decide which programs/jobs to prioritize. I should comment that I think I can make at least a portion of the top 40-50 programs (by US News). Some post GPAs and I'll surpass that average and have decent coverage and come from an institution that is very good in economics and math. I may be out of line because I haven't been through the process but that was impression. Lastly, (this is my last question) what are my chances at the masters programs. Particularly Oxford, Toronto Doctoral Stream (actually from Toronto), and Duke MAPE?

Thanks for the reply chateuheart. I quickly learned that I am not destined for pure theory work last semester. With what you said about focusing on the applied fields I wonder if if you have a good idea of what rank of US schools I should apply to. From the profiles and results I can't really find comparable profiles (i.e. ones with similar scores in analysis) without RA experience or master's in europe/canada. More generally are schools I mentioned worth applying too or are all of them a stretch.

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Bumping with more detail PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA Math & Economics, at a top 30 private US university ( Top 15 Math and Econ) Undergrad GPA: 3.8 (3.7 Econ, 3.7 Math) Type of Grad: n/a Grad GPA: n/a GRE: n/a Math Courses: Calculus I, II, III(A,A,B+), Linear Algebra (A), ODE (A-), Theory of Probability (A), Honors Real Analysis (B), Honors Real Analysis II (?? B+), Mathematical Statistics (A), Honors Fourier Analysis (Fall) Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Intro micro and macro (placed out), Intermediate Macro (Rigorous Track) (A), Intermediate Micro (Rigorous Track) (A), Econometrics I (A-), Econometrics II (A-), Econometrics III (A-), Financial Economics (A-) , Advanced Micro Theory (A-), Game Theory (Rigorous Track) (Fall) Other Courses:B+ in Computer Science Letters of Recommendation: One from a professor who is very well known and with whom I have a good relationship. One likely from my summer internship. A third I am unsure about but will be from one of my previous economics professors forsure. The quality of info from the last will be limited. Research Experience: Will be doing a Regional Fed summer research internship Research Interests: Applied Microeconomics, Political Economy, Econometrics Applying to: Reach: Northwestern, UCLA, Columbia, UCSD, U Wisconsin Matching: U Rochester, U Washington-Seattle, UC Davis, UT Austin, USC Safety: UC Irvine, Co Boulder, UCSB Masters: UofT (Doctoral), Oxford MPhil Economics FIrst I made a switch to economics somewhat late. Rushed in math prep and had difficult semesters to graduate on time (my last year won't be so bad though). That's why I have some masters listed. I am unsure about the range to apply to. I attend a very well known institution. Highly ranked in economics and math with respect to their graduate education. But I received mediocre to good grades. In my statement of purpose I can explain some and I can articulate the research questions that I am interested in very well (with more specificity than just listing three fields). If one can recommend specific range to apply to or master's programs to consider that would be appreciated.

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA Math, Economics, at a top 30 private US university Undergrad GPA: 3.7 (3.8 Econ, 3.6 Math) Type of Grad: n/a Grad GPA: n/a GRE: n/a (Will take in September) Math Courses: Calculus I-III(A,A,B+), Linear Algebra (A), ODE (A-), Theory of Probability (A), Honors Real Analysis (B), Honors Real Analysis II (??B+), Mathematical Statistics (A), Honors Fourier Analysis (Fall 2017) Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Intro micro and macro (placed out), Intermediate Macro (rigorous track) (A), Intermediate Micro (rigorous track) (A), Econometrics I (A-), Econometrics II (A-), Econometrics III (A-), Advanced Financial Economics (A-) , Advanced Micro Theory (A-), Game Theory (rigorous track) (Fall 2017) Other Courses:B+ in Computer Science (as part of math major) Letters of Recommendation: One from a well known microeconomics and one from RA. The last I am unsure of. Research Experience: Will be doing a Regional Fed summer research internship Research Interests: Development, Political Economy (& Game Theory), Econometrics Applying to: (Top) NYU, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Stanford, Chicago, UC San Diego, UCLA (Masters) U Toronto (doctoral) , UBC, LSE, Oxford (Other schools of Interest) UW-Seattle, U Rochester, USC, UC Irvine, ... I had a few speed bumps to put it lightly and a streak of A- that I would rather like to take back but can do nothing about. I worked exceptionally hard on my honors analysis course. Analysis II grade has not been released but I am guessing average or better (did get an A- on the midterm). The course is very difficult and the second course in the sequence is at the level of my institution's graduate analysis (Used Royden). And in my statement of purpose I believe I can make a good case that I rushed the math due to the fact that I switched from business major where I never completed more than single variable calculus. With this largely mediocre profile I am unsure of the range of schools to apply to. I have some masters listed because I believe now I am "competitive" with my peers and so will be able to do well when given a chance to just focus on new content and thus will have a better chance at top schools. Irregardless, can anyone recommend a range of schools to apply or a particular school which would be a good fit. Also, for the masters programs, what are my chances? Thanks

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA Math & Economics, at a top 30 private US university ( Top 15 Math and Econ) Undergrad GPA: 3.75 (3.7 Econ, 3.6 Math) Type of Grad: n/a Grad GPA: n/a GRE: n/a Math Courses: Calculus I-III(A,A,B+), Linear Algebra (A), ODE (A-), Theory of Probability (A), Honors Real Analysis (B), Honors Real Analysis II (IP), Mathematical Statistics (IP) Econ Courses (grad-level): (will try to take some in my last year) Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Intro micro and macro (placed out), Intermediate Macro (A), Intermediate Micro (A), Econometrics I (A-), Econometrics II (A-), Econometrics III (A-), Financial Economics (A-) Other Courses:B+ in Computer Science Letters of Recommendation: There are two professors that I have a good relationship with and could pursue RAship with. Both are well known economists. Research Experience: Will be doing a Regional Fed summer research internship Research Interests: Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Econometrics Applying to: (Amongst the top) NYU, Wisconsin, Michigan, Stanford, Chicago, UofToronto(Masters), UBC(Masters), Western Ontario, LSE(Masters), Oxford(Masters) I had a few speed bumps to put it lightly this semester. I worked exceptionally hard on my honors analysis course. It was extremely difficult and while I performed well in the midterm (getting an A) I did worse than the class average in the final. I am not sure of my actual failings but I presume that I can get a copy of my test graded before Analysis II to work out the kinks. I don't believe that B is an accurate testament to my abilities. But hopefully I can showcase that in the second course in the sequence. However, looking at the my profile and taking into consideration that I might take graduate micro next year (only if I get an A in analysis II) and still have lots of math and economics to take are any of the schools within reach. I already know that NYU, Stanford, Chicago are out of the picture as they are difficult for everyone. edit: I am a junior and previously was a business major before a change.