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Type of Undergrad: 3 years BA in Economics and Mathematics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The largest and the most prestigious in Nepal. : 1year Diploma in Education ( Teaching Mathematics) Undergrad GPA: 55% (WES Evaluation 3.1) Type of Grad: 2 years Masters of Arts in Economics from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. This two years Masters totalled with 3 Years BA make an Equivalent Of US Undergrad. Grad GPA: 71% (3.75 equivalent from WES) GRE: 159Q, 154V, 3.5 AW TOEFL: 103 Math Courses Under Grad: Calculus 75%, Algebra I 50%, Mathematical Analysis I 51%, Mathematical Analysis II 55%, Advanced Calculus 60%, Algebra II 57%, Mathematical Statistics 60%. Econ Courses Under Grad: Maths And Statistics for Economics 75%. Micro- Economics: 50%, Macro Economics 70%, Public Financial System and International Trade 47%, Contemporary Development Economics and Economics of Nepal : 45%. Maths Courses Grad: Quantitative Techniques 88% Base, Mathematical Economics 71%. Econ Courses Grad : Micro Economics Analysis 90 %, Economics of Development and Planning 75%, Research Methodology 76%, Macro Economic Analysis 64%, Monetary Economics 60%, Public Economics 59%, Economics of Nepal 66%. Thesis on The Topic A Study on econometric relationship between Money Supply and Inflation in Nepal. Other Courses: Philosophical and sociological foundations of Education, Psychology, Curriculum and Evaluation. Letters of Recommendation: (i) Associate Professor from my University Who taught me Macro Economics at MA, as well as my thesis Guide. (ii)Associate Professor who taught me Quantitative techniques. ( a US Graduate having Many works published in Journals at a South Asia level). (iii) Professor Who taught me Monetary Economics and development economics. All three are well known in the country. The first and third are also associated with american Universities. All letters should be strong. Research Experience: Graduate Thesis on the Topic A Study on econometric relationship between Money Supply and Inflation in Nepal. Teaching Experience: High School Level Mathematics and economics for 3 Years. Research Interests: Macro economics, Econometrics, Monetary Economics. SOP: Hoping to write a good one and have it edited for language. I ll mainly focus on my research Interest in economics Especially Monetary and macro Economics. Concerns: i) Low GRE Quants Score. ii) My university is not well known. iii) Is it advisable to Apply for PhD or for MA. I have found this forum Very Informative and useful. I want to apply US, so which Universities are best fit for me with a low chance of reject and High Chances of funding and VISA.