jomirzakhani

Type of Grad: Top 30 US University according to US News Grad GPA: 3.57 (as of Fall 2019, final GPA hasn't been released as I'll graduate this May) GRE: tbd Math Course: Linear Algebra (B) Econ Courses: Grad-level Microeconomics (B-), Grad-level Macroeconomics (A), Grad-level Statistics (B), Grad-level Econometrics (A-), Grad-level Applied Econometrics (A), other economics course electives (A/A-) Letters of Recommendation: All of them are from professors whom I've taken their classes. All of them are active researchers in their respective fields. Research Experience: been working for 2 years in research institute prior to master's study, wrote undergraduate thesis, and 2 term papers in graduate studies. Concerns: Subpar grades in math and econ core courses. Questions: Do you have any suggestions on how could I remedy my subpar grades in those core courses? Would be doing research help for admission much? I've talked to two of my letter recommenders and they said doing research would help for my chances for admission. And now, I've been working on finding research assistantship opportunities both in the US and in my home country. Also, I'm planning to apply not only to PhD Economics, but also to PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics. What do you think are my chances?

Hi All! I'd like to ask for your guidance and advice as I'm planning to apply for PhD by the end of this year (for Fall 2021 intake). I'll graduate from my master in economics this May from T30 US university. So, I delivered subpar performance for some of the core courses needed to apply for PhD, which I knew it'd definitely hurt my chances for getting accepted. Here's the following info: Grad-level Microecon: B- Grad-level Stats: B Applied Linear Algebra: B Grad-level Macroecon: A Grad-level Econometrics: A- Grad-level Applied Econometrics: A I've talked to two of my letter recommenders and they said doing research would help for my chances for admission. And now, I've been working on finding research assistantship opportunities both in the US and in my home country. My question is, do you have any suggestions on how could I remedy my subpar grades in those core courses? Would be doing research help for admission much? Also, I'm planning to apply not only to PhD Economics, but also to PhD in Agricultural and Applied Economics. What do you think are my chances? Thank you all! Please stay safe and healthy!

Hi! Thank you for your replies? Do you happen to know the successful candidates criteria to be competitive for T30 PhD econ programs?

Hi All! Does anyone have any idea how hard it is to get accepted to UIUC Econ PhD program as it's ranked among the top 30? And how are the admitted student profiles? Thank you in advance!