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PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Top 30 US News Cumulative GPA: 3.45/4 GRE: 160Q/160V/5AWA. My power went out during the at-home exam which definitely dipped my Q score. I will retake at end of october, should easily get 165+ Q. Math Courses: Calculus I (3.5), Calculus II (4.0), Multivariable Calculus (4.0), Intro to Proofs (4.0), Real Analysis (4.0), Linear Algebra (Spring 2021), Abstract Algebra (Spring 2021), PhD-level Statistics/Econometrics (4.0) Econ Courses: Intro Micro (4.0), Intro Macro (4.0), Intermediate Micro (3.5), Intermediate Macro (3.0), Advanced Micro (Game Theory, 4.0), Economics of Sports (4.0), International Trade (4.0), Economic Analysis of Asia (4.0), Labor Economics (4.0), Introductory Econometrics (4.0), Advanced Econometrics (4.0), Research Seminar (4.0) Letters of Recommendation: 1) Professor from research writing course. RA'd for him and received highest score on final paper in the class. Letter will be strong. Graduated from a top 10. 2) Professor from advanced metrics course. Graduated from top 5. Will be a strong letter based on our interactions. 3) Intro metrics professor. Graduated from T15 and also my #1 choice, coincidentally. Should be a good letter, but perhaps not as strong as the other two. Research Experience: Four months with research seminar prof. Was supposed to continue throughout this school year but had funding issue due to covid :( Teaching Experience: TA Introductory Macro (Fall 2020), TA Introductory Micro (Spring 2021), Tutor for Intro Micro, Intro Metrics Programming skills: Stata Other: Some things to consider: a) Will the timing of the linear algebra course impact admissions? Since I will be taking it the semester admission decisions are made and it is a key course. I've already taught myself most of the class since it was used in the PhD stats/metrics course. b) I struggled substantially my freshman year - was put on academic probation. I have some very bad grades on my transcript (hence the low CGPA) from early on, such as a 0 in an unrelated course, a 2.5 in Business Calc, and a 2.5 in Business stats. Will this hold me back? Thank you!

Hey all, I'm an upcoming applicant to Western, Toronto, and Queen's for their MA programs. I'm not applying to UBC since it is quite a ways from home, and I'd like to stay close to my friends and family throughout my Masters. Since deadlines are coming up, figured I should get some advice if I should apply for some safety school(s). I currently attend one of these schools, completing the dual degree in Business and Economics (my school is a top 3 in both departments). I am a Canadian citizen. My Stats are as follows: Math/Econ/Stats GPA: 3.85/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.75/4.00 Last 20 (2 years) GPA: ~3.8/4.00 Relevant Courses: Econometrics: A+ Advanced Econometrics: A Advanced Macroecon. Theory: A- Advanced Microecon. Theory: In Progress second semester Intermediate Microeconomics: A+ Intermediate Macroeconomics: A+ Introductory Microeconomics: A Introductory Macroeconomics: A Mathematical Economics: A- Macroecon. Policy: A+ Microecon. Policy: A+ Introductory Linear Algebra for Business Students: A- Calc I: A Calc II: A Calc III: A+ Differential Equations: A Game Theory: A+ (Graduate School) Applied Statistics: A+ (this was basically an econometrics grad-school class offered by the statistics department of my school) Introductory Statistics: B- (don't write an exam with the flu and have to leave halfway to throw up lol) Time Series: In progress this upcoming semester GRE: I did not take it, it is not required for any of these schools for Canadian citizens Reference letters: Strong, one being from the math and stats department chair, other being from a tenured well-known prof in his field (I haven't read them but based on feedback I received from them, I am comfortable assuming good things ar ebeing said about me). After completing an MA (and eventually taking the GRE), I'd like to do a Ph.D in the U.S: Do I have a shot at top 20 schools, assuming I do well in grad school at one of these three reputable institutions? Do I even stand a chance to get into these three? Thanks so much!