bk2017

Hello everyone, With the admission decision process underway, I have been trying to narrow down schools. Ranking lists contradict themselves, there's not a ton of discussion about non-top 30 programs, and in general, I have a lot of options. All in all, I could use some help! My main research interest are environmental and development, though if I had to choose, I would weigh environmental over development. In particular, I would like to look into issues of public land conservation and management. Ideally the school I will attend will be strong in both fields, giving me some room to explore my interests. I am looking for a smallish department (i.e. personable, friendly, with lots of faculty-student interaction) in a place that has easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities.Of course, funding/ cost of living is a consideration as well Acceptances: UCSC ($$), Wyoming ($$), Arkansas ($$$$$$), Tennessee ($$$), Kentucky ($$), West Virginia ($$$), Arizona ($$), Oregon ($$), NC State (no word on funding yet) Waiting to hear back from: UCSB, U Washington Seattle, Colorado Boulder If anyone has a suggestion or insight into any of these programs, it would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone heard from any of these schools?: UC Santa Barbara, UW Seattle, Colorado Boulder, Wyoming, or Tennessee?

Hello everyone, I have recently decided to pursue a graduate degree in economics, but am arriving late to the game. I would like to hear some advice as to next steps. I am about to graduate with unrelated degrees (Int. Studies and Language) from a state school with a combined GPA of 3.91/4. I have already taken Intro Macro and Micro and Calc 1. I am planning to take the following courses in the summer and fall after graduation: Math: Calc II-III (received an A in Calc I), Statistics I, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations Econ: Intermediate Micro and Macro As of now, I realize that I am not competitive to apply for Phd programs. I am fairly confident in my ability to do well in these courses (listed above). My question is, would it be advisable to continue to take undergraduate math courses for the next year (i.e. Stats II, Real Analysis, Advanced Calc, etc.)? or would a masters in economics from a decent university be a better alternative? If so, what are my chances of getting into such a program? I am predominantly interested in masters programs abroad such as LSE (reach), CENFI, UPF, C3M, etc in Europe, and a number of higher ranked Canadian Schools. Domestically, I would prefer to attend a school with opportunities for funding (Tufts or Duke), although I realize these programs are quite competitive. Please be very realistic with me, Thanks for the help bk2017