econinvisible

Realistically speaking, where (ranking-wise) do you think I ought to aim with my applications? And what does the process of applying to RAships with professors at top schools/the fed look like?

Coming from an unranked school probably doesn't help (I'm in a similar situation, but my school is a state university with a PhD and research program so a bit different). Others can correct me if I'm wrong but given your grades, lack of math background, and school, I don't think a PhD is the next step. I think you'd be served well by a year in a research position (get some programming experience/proficiency) and some undergraduate math classes such as Calculus III & Linear Algebra (Analysis and Probability Theory would help as well). You've never taken a proof-based or abstract mathematics course so a grad level math course is not a good idea. I'm guessing your next step would be an MA program in Economics.

Type of Undergrad: Rising Senior pursuing BA in Economics, BS in Math from Unranked Public University Undergrad GPA: 4.0 GRE:170Q/168V/6.0AWA Math Courses: Multivariable Calculus, Combinatorics, Linear Algebra (2 semesters, proof-based), Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Topology, Abstract Algebra I & II, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Probability (all As) Undergrad Econ Courses: Intermediate Micro, Intermediate Macro, Econometrics, Game Theory (all As) Grad Courses: Microeconomic Theory I & II (passed PhD qualifying exam), Econometrics I, Mathematics for Econ (all As) Letters of Recommendation: Recommenders are all from top-20. Two were my professors in my graduate courses, and I've been a RA for one of those professors for the past two years. The final recommender is my thesis advisor and one of my undergraduate professors. Research Experience: 2 years as an RA; thesis project for junior & senior year (extended- it'll be a two year project). Teaching Experience: Math tutor (1.5 years) & TA (one semester) I'm looking to get into a high-ranked school (hopefully top 20), with funding. I read the post about top admissions and the difficulties coming from an unranked school. Is there anything I can do to remedy that?