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Adding onto the initial post, does anyone have any idea about the GPA requirement to get into SIEPR? Would a 3.7 GPA be too low for this program? Also, does anyone know how UChiago RA positions are (both at Booth and Harris School of Public Policy)?
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How old is considered old for completing PhD? I was planning on working as an RA for 1-2 years (preferably 1, not sure yet) after undergrad, and assuming I go straight into PhD after RAing, I will be 31-32 by the time I get my degree. If I just go straight into PhD, I'll manage to finish when I'm 29-30. Is 32 considered old? pLEASE HELP. Thank you.
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then would you guys recommend that i attend if the chance comes? (i'm first planning on applying for RA positions after undergrad before applying for Phd)
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I have, but I have heard different stuff from somewhere else so I just wanted to hear what people here think. Any thoughts?
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I got B's in two undergraduate-level econometrics courses, but got an A in the grad-level econometrics course. Does this compensate for my undergrad econometrics grades even for top programs (I got As in upper-level math courses including two real analysis courses, if this helps as well)? PLEASE HELP. Thanks :)
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How helpful will be getting accepted to several undergraduate research conferences and presenting my own research be? (with several awards) I know it will not be significantly helpful when applying for PhD, but does it add any useful value?
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Thanks for your reply! Actually, I've known him before and contacted him individually if I can "learn" under him through assisting with research, etc., and he said yes to me. We actually didn't discuss about whether I'll be paid or not, but I just assumed that I won't be since I did not necessarily go through the formal application process. Do you still think I should set this as backup? (I've asked the same question to those who posted before you did just to hear more.)
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Thanks for your reply! Actually, I've known him before and contacted him individually if I can "learn" under him through assisting with research, etc., and he said yes to me. We actually didn't discuss about whether I'll be paid or not, but I just assumed that I won't be since I did not necessarily go through the formal application process. Do you still think I should set this as backup? (I've asked the same question to those who posted before you did just to hear more.)
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Thanks for your reply! Actually, I've known him before and contacted him individually if I can "learn" under him through assisting with research, etc., and he said yes to me. We actually didn't discuss about whether I'll be paid or not, but I just assumed that I won't be since I did not necessarily go through the formal application process. Do you still think I should set this as backup?
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Hi, thanks for your input! Actually, I've known him before and contacted him individually if I can "learn" under him through assisting with research, etc., and he said yes to me. We actually didn't discuss about whether I'll be paid or not, but I just assumed that I won't be since I did not necessarily go through the formal application process. Do you still think I should set this as backup?
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Hello, As one of my options after I graduate from my university, I was thinking about working as an RA for about a year under a professor or two professors. They are certainly very well known in the field and I personally know them, and they told me that they are willing to work with me upon me graduating, although I would not be paid. I will certainly apply to other RA positions (nber, etc.), but if I were to work with the former two, will it not be as impactful as I would be with working in the jobs posted in nber, siepr, etc.? That is, as long as I gain research experience along with great letters from them, would it matter at the end, right? (Assuming money is not an issue) (Sorry, this question may seem a bit weird and trivial but I just wanted to make sure:) ).
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Thanks for your reply! If I were to take a fifth year and work as an RA after, I wouldn't have gone through the application "process" as others and would not be paid. I personally know the professors, and would be working with them for about nine months to a year. Due to proximity, money would not be a great issue - I'm mostly concerned about maximizing my chances. Do you think this would be a good option?
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Hello, I'm currently a junior at a private university (top 20 econ department). I am studying econ and math (double major), and I am in a dilemma right now: My GPA isn't good and I am expecting it to be around 3.64 by the time I graduate (assuming I graduate in 4 years). I was wondering if it is better to do an extra year and try to raise my GPA (while keep working as an RA). I have some research experience with a professor at my university, and this upcoming summer, I plan on working either with the same professor or a well known macroeconomist. Specifically, the two options I was thinking of were: 1. Stay an extra year - take more math courses and take grad-level courses (both econ and math) while keep working as an RA for the professor and try to raise my GPA. Question: If I do a fifth year, should I go for a dual degree? Does dual degree matter at the end? (If I were to do a dual degree, one downside is that I would have to take more undergraduate econ electives, which I find to be not very necessary of my time.) Also, do the admissions committees view doing a fifth year negatively? 2. Work as an RA under a well known economist after senior year (assuming I graduate in 4 years) - I know two well-known economists (not in my university) who are willing to work with me. Would this be a better option for me? Historically, my school has placed students in at least top 20 except one, who was placed in a top 40. Please give me some advice! :) Thank you in advance for your help.