Tqhung1994

Hi, I've been admitted to this program, I know this program is not very well known in term of Economics program But anyone here know if there is any good aspects of this program (i.e. strong field of research, "famous" individuals, etc.) Any discussion and information about this program is very appreciated! Thank you

Thank you for your reply! I am not surprised, given my profile is pretty average.

Hi, Thank you for your reply, I’m not a Canadian citizen. Sorry for this perhaps a dump question, what is the Big 4? I assume the Big 4 includes u of t, ubc, queens and western. If so, then the answer for your question is no, I got into SFU right after my undergrad degree at UCSD.

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: B.A. (honors) Economics at relatively known school in California (UCSD) Undergrad GPA: 3.55/4 Type of Grad: M.A. Economics, Simon Fraser University (Vancouver) Grad GPA: 3.67/4 (first term) GRE: is not required Math Courses (all undergrad): Statistics I (A), Calculus (3 semesters) (A A A), Linear algebra (A) Undergrad econ courses: 2 semesters Macroeconomics (A B+), 3 semesters Microeconomics (B- A A), Intermediate Micro (A), 3 semesters Econometrics (A+ B+ A+), Game Theory (A), Decisions under uncertainty (B-), Mathematical Economics (A-), Economic Development (A), Monetary Economics (B+), Financial Martkets (B), Demographic Analysis and Forecasting (B+) Grad econ courses: Advanced micro (A), Theoretical Econometrics (B), Economics Taxation (A) Letters of Recommendation: Econ grad dept chair at grad school, Econometrics prof at grad school, Econometrics prof at UCSD (class I got A+), all three letters are likely not very strong. Research Experience: none Teaching Experience: TA in the second year and TA during grad school (undergrad statistics/undergrad maths/undergrad intermediate macro/grad advanced macro) Research Interests: Behavioral Economics,Monetary Economics SOP: Average Concerns: No research experience and average/low GPA, low Econometrics grades Coding skills: Stata Applying to : (All Ph.D. except for 1) SFU, Calgary, McMaster, Queen's, Western Ontario, McGill, UBC MSc in Finance, UBC Ph.D. in Strategic Economics (Business Administration) Could you guys and gals please comment on my chance of getting in to these schools?