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One more bump - any more thoughts?

Thanks - I should have enough maths to get in I think, but funding seems like a real issue! Not sure how many merit-based scholarships etc they have.

Bump :) any thoughts?

Hi all I've posted here before but was looking to canvas some further opinions. I'm looking to apply for one year econ masters starting sept 2018 with a view to getting into a top 5 US phd programme in 2020. For financial/personal reasons I only want to do a one year programme, preferably with funding. With that in mind, can anyone give their thoughts on how the following programmes would rank with a view to progressing to a US phd: LSE, BGSE, UCB, Cambridge. I know LSE is probably the best but chances of funding seem remote, and I think the main thing I'm concerned about is getting top LoRs and research experience. I'm particularly interested in comparisons between BGSE and UCB. Thanks in advance! PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA in philosophy, politics and Econ at Oxford (UK citizen) Undergrad GPA: 1st class, 72% and 75% in Econ modules. 15/240 in the year Type of Grad: I have a law school msc. Grad GPA: distinction GRE: taking it soon, expect near 170 Math Courses: the usual required for undergrad micro and metrics Econ Courses: micro, macro, metrics, game theory Other Courses: political theory, 3 other philosophy modules Letters of Recommendation: probably 1 good one from my old tutor and a decent one from another tutor. Both were PhD students at the time and neither have stayed in academia. I hope to get three good ones out of my masters. Research Interests: finance, macro (especially dev), game theory Other: I have been out of uni for 4 years. 2 years of 'relevant' work experience as a corporate lawyer in a top city of London firm. Including a stint in the capital markets

Thanks, that's helpful. Unfortunately since I've been out of uni for 4 years it'll be a struggle getting more than one decent recommendation, but hopefully they'll only need one really enthusiastic rec.

Thanks. I think I should take a masters first just for my own sake, but it's good to know my undergrad will be looked favourably upon. Do you guys know to what extent the reputation of the people giving my reference will matter for European masters? Obviously I feel that this is a weak point of mine since I don't have any current academics giving my references, but I feel I can get them to say nice things!

Thanks very much - that's encouraging! I saw that statistic, it seems quite a good chance for a masters. If you don't mind my asking, what is your background, and were you able to get funding? Also, when did you actually receive the decision? Oxford/Cambridge I'll see what I get and then make the decision. I'll look into the other schools you mentioned, thanks (although I don't have unlimited money for application fees)

Thanks all for your great advice and recommendations. It's all very encouraging! I suppose I will apply to all of these programmes and hope I get funded! @behavingmyself - so you reckon I might have a shot at direct entry into good US PhD programmes? Which US schools do you think I'd have a chance at? Top 30+? Note - I don't actually have any research experience which I heard was necessary for direct entry into us phd

Hi all With apologies for how early this thread is, I was looking to gather a few second opinions on my chances for various European/Canadian masters programmes starting sep 18, with the caveat that I would probably need full funding to make it viable. My old Econ tutor reckons that I've got a really strong chance, but I just wanted to check. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BA in philosophy, politics and Econ at Oxford (UK citizen) Undergrad GPA: 1st class, 72% and 75% in Econ modules. 15/240 in the year Type of Grad: I have a law school msc. Not sure this counts. Grad GPA: distinction GRE: haven't taken it yet, hopefully good Math Courses: the usual required for undergrad micro and metrics Econ Courses: micro, macro, metrics, game theory Other Courses: political theory, 3 other philosophy modules Letters of Recommendation: probably 1 good one from my old tutor and a decent one from another tutor. Both were PhD students at the time and neither have stayed in academia Research Interests: finance, macro (especially dev), game theory Other: I have been out of uni for 4 years. 2 years of 'relevant' work experience as a corporate lawyer in a top city of London firm. Including a stint in the capital markets Right now i have Oxbridge, bgse, and ubc on my radar, though I will probably apply to a few more (i would prefer not to live in London anymore tbh...). I would be fully intending to continue on to a PhD, either at the uni I attend, or elsewhere. I'd be grateful if anyone could provide an honest assessment of my chances, and of how competitive funding would be (eg for UK unis, I would be looking at esrc funding). Any advice at all would be really appreciated!