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I could not make up my mind to go on PHD study at the time I graduated from my master program although I felt I should. Now, after working for 3 years as an accountant at a manufacturing company, I realize that it is time for me to go for a PHD degree in Accounting. Taxation is the area I am interested in. Could any of you review my profile and give me some suggestions on which schools I should apply for? Thanks a lot! Bachelor in accounting from a college outside US, GPA 3.4 Courses taken: Accounting related courses, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Finance, SPSS, Calculus, Algebra, Probability, Statistics, etc. Master in Economics from a US university, GPA 3.5 Courses taken: Advanced Microeconomics One & Two, Advanced Macroeconomics One & Two, Real Analysis One and Two, Econometrics, and Advanced Statistics. No research experiences. No publications. What I do at work: Cost Management & Accounts Receivables GMAT: Total 750, V 40, Q 51, W 4.5 Recommendation Letter: I do not think I can get strong recommendation letters since I haven't been in touch with my professors for more than two years, and I did not impress any of my professors in my master's study. :) Based on the info above, I guess I do not have a good shot at top universities like HBS, MIT, Wharton, as the competition is getting severe among applicants in this couple of years. How about NYU, USC, or Pen State? Any other schools good at Taxation? Any of your advice would be greatly appreciated.