Hi, I just finished my third year in a BA econ. Planning to apply for MA in the fall. Looking to go to one of Canada’s “Big 4”. What are my chances? Thanks
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: BA Econ - Mid tier Canadian University
Undergrad GPA: 3.5/4
Type of Grad: NA
Grad GPA: NA
GRE: Not taken yet
Math Courses: Calculus I-IV(A+, A+, A, A); Linear Algebra I-III (A, B+, C+); ODE (A); Intro to Mathematical Reasoning (A+); Intro to probabilties (A-); Mathematical Statistics (A); Linear Programming (A); Game Theory (A-); Real Analysis (Fall 18), Stochastic Processes (Winter 19)
Econ Courses: Intro to Micro, Intermediate Micro I-II, Advanced Micro (B+, A-, A-, A); Intro to Macro, Intermediate Macro I-II, Advanced Macro (B+, A-, B+, Fall 18); Mathematical Economics I-II (A, Fall 18); Econometrics I-II (A-, Winter 18); Statistical Analysis in Economics (Fall 18); Health Economics (A+); Research Methods (A)
Other Courses: Programming and finance courses.
Research Experience: None
Teaching Experience: Intermediate micro TA for 1 year.
LORs: Should be ok. One from my Advanced Micro prof, one from the prof I TA’d for, and one from my Research prof.
Concerns: C+ and B+ in Linear Algebra, Macro grades and low gpa.
Applying to: U of T, Queens, UBC, Mcgill, Western, Carleton, Montréal.