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A place to share share hopes, anxieties, and disseminate information throughout the waiting period.


Good luck!

I think you've applied to the right mix of schools. There will be some noise, which is true for everyone, but especially in your case.

Your letters are really crucial with such a mixed profile.

This isn't related to graduate school admissions. Closed.

None in CA would be better than Berkeley.

Your resume should be no more than one page.

Fair enough. Best of luck!

I think you know that your performance at a non-elite program is likely going to limit your next steps, at least in a regular Econ program.

Given your interests, therefore, you might find...

The thing is, this should work, but it likely won't.

You'll find that doing well in courses and research while also working is not feasible in 3 to 4 years, maybe you could do it in 5 or 6 years....

I wish Erin had never added the upvote and downvote.

I see a number of positives in this profile. On the other hand, poor grades in math and micro are problematic. Also, it sounds like your "best" letters won't be from Econ PhDs.

I'd recommend...

My advice has always been to take it easy the summer before beginning your PhD. Watch some youtube videos on calc review, if you must, but don't stress out about math.

My second piece of advice...

Closed, off topic.

I'm not an immigration lawyer, but entering the US on a tourist visa when your actual purpose is to attend college would be violation of the terms of the visa and could get you deported and banned...

If possible, do not take the pass/fail option in math or econ classes.

Explain to your math and econ professors that you are intending to go to grad school. Hopefully, they are relaxing standards...

I don't mean to be dismissive but the obvious choice is to go to Brown.

CMU is a great school, too, but Brown is better ranked and provides better connections and opportunities.

Delaying...