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LSE's Econometrics and Mathematical Economics has consistently produced top-notch U.S. PhD placements across all top 10 universities in previous years. It is often regarded as the best master's degree in Europe for Econ PhD. Though, without a solid maths perquisite, entry is almost impossible bearing in mind that they only accept very few people on this course.

Hi all, I need some expertise on which US schools to target (since I am not from there). I am little afraid that my lack of "official" maths courses will reduce my chances. Primarily I am interested in the straight PhD Econ program. Yet, some business schools offer PhD financial econ programs (through a management phd track), which seems appealing given my background. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BSc Econ Top 20 UK - Top 150 World Undergrad GPA: 3.4 (much stronger GPA in stats than econ courses) Type of Grad 1: MSc Econ Top 5 UK - Top 50 World Grad GPA: 4.0 (PhD courses in macro, micro, metrics) Type of Grad 2: MSc Finance LSE Grad GPA: TBA GRE: will be taken in the next few weeks Maths Courses: calculus (A), algebra (A), applied mathematics (B), 4 semesters of statistics and probability (A*), real analysis (online course) Econ: PhD macro (A*), PhD micro (A) and 5 semesters of metrics classes (usually A* or A), quant. finance (A), various electives ranging from monetary econ (A*), intn econ (A) etc. [i don't think those are too relevant] Letter of recommendations: Former Harvard PhD Econ (supervisor), former Oxford PhD econ(school director) and an economist I RA'ed for Research experience: one year as part-time RA in financial economics. Throughout 17/18, I will be an RA at the ECB Research interest: monetary, macro-economics, intn. finance, time series metrics Given my background and research interest, what schools are realistic to target? Many thanks in advance!!!

Hi all, I need some expertise on which US schools to target (since I am not from there). I am little afraid that my lack of "official" maths courses will reduce my chances. Primarily I am interested in the straight PhD Econ program. Yet, some business schools offer PhD financial econ programs (through a management phd track), which seems appealing given my background. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BSc Econ Top 20 UK - Top 150 World Undergrad GPA: 3.4 (much stronger GPA in stats than econ courses) Type of Grad 1: MSc Econ Top 5 UK - Top 50 World Grad GPA: 4.0 (PhD courses in macro, micro, metrics) Type of Grad 2: MSc Finance LSE Grad GPA: TBA GRE: will be taken in the next few weeks Maths Courses: calculus (A), algebra (A), applied mathematics (B), 4 semesters of statistics and probability (A*), real analysis (online course) Econ: PhD macro (A*), PhD micro (A) and 5 semesters of metrics classes (usually A* or A), quant. finance (A), various electives ranging from monetary econ (A*), intn econ (A) etc. [i don't think those are too relevant] Letter of recommendations: Former Harvard PhD Econ (supervisor), former Oxford PhD econ(school director) and an economist I RA'ed for Research experience: one year as part-time RA in financial economics. Throughout 17/18, I will be an RA at the ECB Research interest: monetary, macro-economics, intn. finance, time series metrics Given my background and research interest, what schools are realistic to target? Many thanks in advance!!!

I'd like to add on to this post for a profile evaluation. I will be taking the GRE this August and I am looking to apply for a PhD Economics or PhD Finance for fall 2018. Considering my profile, I'd like to ask your evaluation regarding what schools to target and what GRE is necessary. I have a thorough education in econ with substantial research and publication experience, yet I fear that the lack of maths courses taken at uni might be an issue. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BSc Economics @ UK Top 15, World Top 200 Undergrad GPA: 3.5/4.0 Type of Grad 1: MSc Economics/Econometrics @ UK Top 5, World Top 50 Grad GPA: 4.0/4.0 Type of Grad 2: MSc Finance @ UK Top 5, World Top 10 Grad GPA: TBA Math Courses: Calculus (A), Linear Algebra (A), Mathematics for Finance & Economics (B), Statistics (A), Further Statistics (A), Stochastic Processes(A); PhD: Quantitative Methods for Finance, Forecasting Time Series, PG thesis 2 is in econometrics Econ Courses: PhD: Macro I (A*), Micro I,II (A) and Metrics I (A*). Other: Monetary Economics (A*), International Economics (A) + specialised metrics courses (A*) Other Courses: Online course in Real Analysis Scholarships: full scholar promoting excellence in economic and financial research Letters of Recommendation: One from research, two from dissertation supervisors (both with Oxford PhD credentials) Research Experience: One year as RA at LSE with 2 publications. 17/18 research analyst at the ECB, expected to publish. UG thesis (Top 5%), PG thesis 1 (Top 1%), PG thesis 2 (in process) Teaching Experience: just a little bit of tutoring Research Interests: Macro/Monetary/Financial Economics Thanks in advance!