MatthewSinger1

Thank you for the response. I might be working before graduate school, and the time series course would better serve my career. Do you think that the measure theoretic course would look better from a graduate admissions perspective?

Hello, I will be applying for Masters and PhD programs in Economics. I am an Econ major and Math minor who has limited experience in truly theoretical math courses (I have taken real analysis and a course in probability theory). My question is whether I should take the second course in probability theory (with real analysis prerequisite) and complete the pairing, or a more applied upper-level course in time series analysis. For economics and econometrics graduate programs, I know theoretical courses are generally preferred but the time series course happens to be very pertinent to economics/econometrics so I am wondering which one would be looked upon better. The probability theory course is a 300 level (3rd year) while the time series course is a 400 level (4th year). I can get the same mark in both. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you very much.

I suppose that's valid. If I were to take it again and receive say, 165 V and 170 Q, would it be a better idea to send in both or only the newer one? I am at least a /bit/ proud of the 170 V.

Not immediately although if I opt to apply for a competitive PhD down the road I will retake it. I just am not sure whether I should retake it for this Master's. I have seen results of people getting in with a 166 but I'd like to have certainty. I feel bad since I think this result was anomalous.

Hi guys, I usually get around 170Q and 165V on GRE practice tests. I took the test for the first time a few days ago, though, and got 170V and 166Q. Definitely a bit disappointed. While the 170V is nice, Q is a lot more important. I was interested in the London School of Economics - the MSc programs in EME and Economics. My background is highly quantitative with many courses in statistics and econometrics, so I don't know how important my Q score is. Should I rewrite to try to get 168+ in Q? Or will 166 be sufficient? Any thoughts?

I'm curious about how I stand. Looking to get into either U of T (doctoral, preferably) for MA or LSE (MSc in Econ or EME) Type of Undergrad: Top 5 Canadian school, Business (Finance) and Mathematics dual degree Undergrad GPA: 3.9/4.0 GRE: Q: 170, V: 164, W: 4.5 Math Courses: Calc I, II (AP, no mark); Calc III (A+); Linear Algebra (A+); Intro to Computer Science (A+); Universally standardized intro stats course (A+); Probability Theory (with Calc III prerequisite) (A-); Game Theory (A+); Real Analysis (A-); Differential Equations (A+); Computational Data Science (A); Probability Theory II (with Real Analysis prerequisite) (A); Time Series Analysis (A) Econ Courses: Intro, Intermediate, Advanced Micro and Macro (A+ in all six); Mathematical Economics (A+); Econometrics I (A+); Applied Econometrics (A) Finance Courses: Finance I, Finance II, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Portfolio Theory, Financial Derivatives (all A+) Letters of Recommendation: One economics professor, one quantitative finance professor. Research Experience: Very little academic research experience; all of my research experience is professional. Research Interests: Macroeconomics, developmental economics Work experience: Worked every summer at various firms, most recently at a prestigious investment bank. I guess this is sort of relevant and it would certainly be in my SOP; I want to do a Master's degree, more than anything else, because I love economics. I can continue at the firm I last worked, and it would be a solid end in itself - from what I've seen, many people who finish MAs in economics end up in the very job I would end up in. But for some naive misguided reason I feel the need to complete graduate studies in economics. Maybe part of me feels I can make a difference in the world with it. I don't know.

You don't think the A minuses are a bad signal, math-wise? I don't know what level of math they expect. I know its probably not US PhD levels - I've tried my best to take the math required for those. I suppose I should mention - I have two B+s from mandatory business courses ('Business Management' and 'Marketing II') but I figure those bear no relevance to my math/economics/finance ability.

Thank you for your encouraging words. I'm not sure if I'd like to do a PhD; I'd like to make that decision during my masters. Would it be possible to take the necessary steps in research then?

I'm actually asking for Masters Program evaluation, specifically at LSE. PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: BComm (Business/Finance) BA Mathematics dual degree from one of the good Canadian econ schools (think U of T/UBC/Queens) Undergrad GPA: 3.93/4, (including 4/4 in Econ courses, 3.92 in Math courses) Grad GPA: None GRE: 165V/170Q/4.0AW Math Courses: Calculus I,II,III (I and II were transfer from high school, A+ in III), Linear Algebra (A+, full-year sequence), Probability Theory I (A-), Differential Equations (A+), Game Theory (A+, it is a math faculty course at my school), Real Analysis (A-), Stochastic Processes (A), Intro CS (A+), Undergraduate Intro Stats (A+), Mathematical Economics (A+) Econ Courses (grad-level): Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Introductory + Intermediate Micro/Macro (all 4 A+), Advanced Micro (A), Advanced Macro (A+), Introductory Econometrics (A+), Applied Econometrics (A+), Finance I, Finance II, Advanced Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, International Finance, Derivative Securities (all A+), Business Decision Models, Advanced Business Decision Models, Operations Research (all A+), 'Managerial Economics' (A) Letters of Recommendation: Two economics professors; one with mostly government and global development experience and a number of highly cited papers, the other a well-cited microeconomist. First one PhD from my school, second PhD from Cornell Teaching Experience: None Research Interests: Development Economics SOP: Life-long interest in economics, a driven worker and researcher, significant extracurricular economics exposure Concerns: Non-Econ Bachelors degree is a big one. Also was very upset when I got an A- in Real Analysis, but it was a very difficult course and I didn't have the background and support groups that the engineering/math students had, since I was a business student. Other: I have worked on the sell-side at a major Canadian bank for a summer and as a consulting intern at a very prestigious management consultancy for one summer. Not sure how much this helps. Applying to: MSc Economics, LSE - this is the big one MPhil Economics, Cambridge MA Economics, U of T So, do I have a chance? This has been a dream of mine for a long time.