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  1. Yes, I'm seeking for some other programs of which deadline is relatively late, such as Auburn, but I'm still thinking of whether to apply since may not worth to attend. More pure math coursework can compensate for poor performances of old math courses, but I guess econometrics coursework can also work well and may be an option better than typology. And a good Quantitative score of GRE should be also helpful. Someone told me that it should be at least 168, but I took the exam three times and still just got 166.
  2. Upvote. Real analysis and typology are good signals to the admission board but without a good grade, its role can be very limited. Do you think advanced fields coursework can be helpful? I understand that math and at least intermediate-level economics theory coursework are the core point, but seldom field coursework was mentioned if being taken into account.
  3. I have taken classes covering topics on diff equation, partial diff eq, advanced econometrics and time series, but the grades of them are all not that good. And I've graduated now, I cannot take more classes to improve my GPA (and at my home grad univ, it's so hard to improve it) Which level program you're targeted to apply?
  4. Profile: Type of Undergrad: B.A. Insurance, international (financial college, nationally okay) Undergrad GPA: overall - 3.05/4.0; last two years - 3.3/4.0 Type of Grad: MSc. Economics, German Univ of Excellence (TIMES Overall 189; ARWU Economics Subject 151-200), one-semester exchange at the Univ of Essex Grad GPA: equivalent to 'more than satisfactory' or B- or 2.92/4.0 (grade conversion using WES tools) GRE: V - 151 (51%), Q - 166 (89%), AW - 3.5 (39%) Undergrad Math Courses: Linear Algebra (67), Advanced Math 1 (73), Advanced Math 2 (76), Probability and Mathematical Statistics (90), Statistics (73) Undergrad Econ Courses: Microeconomics (86), Macroeconomics (85) Grad Econ Courses: Advanced Microeconomics 1, Advanced Macroeconomics 1, Advanced Econometrics, Applied Time Series Analysis, Quantitative Methods in Management Research, Topics in Applied Economics, Labor Market Search, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Communication and Information Aggregation, Behavioural Finance Programming Courses: Matlab for Finance, Exploratory Data Analysis and Data Visualisation (RStudio) LoR: 2 Econ Profs (one grad program with a PhD from Rochester, another undergrad program) and 1 Econ Dr (grad program with a PhD from German Univ) Research Experience: a master thesis (50-page body text) on behavioural economics, a few research essays, a revised research proposal Others: Kaggle Data Project, Data Analysis Intern Research Interests: Applied Microeconomics, Behavioural and Experimental Economics Applied to: Emory Univ, Clemson Univ, Univ at Buffalo, Univ of South Florida, Auburn Univ (pending), Colorado State Univ (pending) I understand that my profile is quite bad, so Emory is the best I applied to and it was recommended by one of my referees. The GPA of my last semester in the UK is much better (68, 70 is the first-class), this is not because I worked harder but since my home Univ in Germany normally gives a 'C' grade. Of course, I'm not a top student per se but just an average one. I'm thinking of applying to UNH since my pre-application was approved by them and I am quite unsure if I can get a place in the programs listed above. Could you please leave any advice?
  5. Thanks a lot. I have thought of applying for business programs. While, my thesis topic is very economic, I wonder whether it would make my application for the business programs seem to be unconvincing...But I may try it. I also pay some attention to certain European programs, but many of them require a very strong mathematical background and thus they are likely to be more difficult to apply than UK...? The reason I consider Canada is because its programs include certain master level and their regular economics master programs are usually just one year, so that my background may have chances not to be viewed as too weak... At the meantime, I know they are both popular countries for studies...Also, one of my friend recommended me to seek for some US programs which maybe not famous but also can offer some good opportunities... Well, it is really hard to find suitable programs especially as the selection becomes wider...
  6. Dear all, I am studying Economics in Germany and interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Canada or UK. Considering my weak background, I have been somehow hesitating. I sincerely ask for your help and I would greatly appreciate any advice you may raise here! Profile: Undergrad: 3.05/4.0 --- Not well-known financial college Grad: Currently is around B-/C+, but it is continuously increasing after the first semester, so an overall grade of B/B+ later would be likely --- One of the top German universities in Economics Interest in: Managerial Econ/Organizational behavior/Business Analysis GRE: Q-165 / V-148 (It seems to be expired based on many programs requirement of within 2 years, so I will refresh it) Math Courses: Calculus I&II --- 15ECTS Linear Algebra --- 3ECTS Probability and Statistics --- 4.5ECTS Statistics --- 4.5ECTS Average Grade: 76% Econ Courses: Macroeconomics & Advanced Macroeconomics I --- 13ECTS Microeconomics & Advanced Microeconomics I --- 14.5ECTS Advanced Econometrics --- 10ECTS Applied Time Series --- 8ECTS Labor Market Search --- 6ECTS Development Econ --- 6ECTS Communication --- 6ECTS Management Research --- 6ECTS Average Grade: 73% Next Semester Econ Courses: Compensation --- 6ECTS Topics in Applied Econ --- 10ECTS Mathematical methods for Econ --- 10ECTS Other backgrounds: 1. No research experience, only one short research paper (18 pages) for an optional course with full grade and one research thesis in behavioral econ topics(empirical). 2. References: 1 to 2 out of 3 referees may be strong recommendations (at least my supervisor would). 3. Programming skills: Matlab; Stata. Goal: An okay program with certain scholarship (e.g. tuition waived) or A good program with the self-financed condition and potential scholarship after the first year. Core Questions: Do you think is it possible for me to successfully apply for a PhD program in Canada or UK based on all the conditions mentioned above? IF so, could you please recommend certain universities/programs that you may think is proper for me? I have found I am interested in research very late and I firmly understand my background is weak and not that matching my interest, so till now I am very hesitating to have a try or not, since, if so, I need to re-take my GRE exam and probably also the IELTS and that would disrupt my schedule of taking an internship in the next semester. I HAVE TO DO A TRADE-OFF SO I REALLY NEED YOUR OBJECTIVE ADVICES! Thanks in advance!
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