Longtime reader who has had an interest in getting into academia. Initially wantedto do PhD in Economics/Finance after undergrad but was unable to due toinability to do proof based mathematics and limited math scores on GMAT/GRE.
Test Scores:
GMAT:710 (91% Total, 42 (96%) Verbal, 46 (60%) Quant, 6 (89%) Analytical Writing, 6(70%) IR
GRE:159 (83%) Verbal, 161 (78%) Quant, 3.5 (42%) Analytical Writing
Undegrad GPA:
LargeState University
B.SEconomics 3.76
HonorsProgram and Thesis
Fullcalculus sequence and multiple econometrics classes
Graduate GPA:
PartTime program at Small State University
M.SData Science 3.5
Research Experience:
2years as undergrad RA resulting in 3 non-peer reviewed papers (papers went tothink tank organization)
Teaching Experience:
None
Work Experience:
3years in analytics at large bank
Concentration Applying to: Management/OrganizationalBehavior
Number of programs planned to applyto: 5-10
Dream Schools: Duke,Wisconsin, Texas, Washington, UNC
Other Questions:
What made you want to pursue a PhD?
Long time interestin research but choose not to pursue it after undergrad, something I have beenthinking about while working and pursuing my masters part time. Work experiencehas led to a number of questions about how we work (productivity, distractions,etc.) and why we work (motivation, satisfaction, etc.) which I would like toexplore. Reading papers in organizational behavior has confirmed that these areinteresting areas to me that I would like to explore more.
Questions or concerns you have about your profile?
Needadvice on how to communicate story. E.g. moving from analytics to psychology.
Schoolsthat would be good fits?
Any additional specific questions you may have:
DoI even send my GRE scores?
Isit appropriate to talk about work experiences as inspiration for researchideas?
How to talk about my part time masters in data science?