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Hi you all! I'm applying this cycle and have a couple of questions regarding the writing sample: 1) Is it frowned upon to send a co-authored writing sample? I wrote an M.A. thesis that later developed into a joint paper with my former advisor. I could send the "thesis version" which is entirely written by me, but it's notoriously less polished and has just the main results so in terms of quality it would be clearly better to send the working paper version (though I should say we haven't released it publicly yet, as it still needs more work). Among the ~15 programs I'm applying to, only one states explicitly that the WS should be solo-authored. 2) Should I send the WS to programs in which it is optional to do so? Specially if it's better not to send the coauthored version, I'm not particularly proud of my thesis to be honest. It's a reasonably well written piece but the results are not really groundbreaking whatsoever (it's a theory paper btw). If it helps, I have a strong profile and should be aiming at the top 10 with a reasonable chance at the top 5 (on a regular year, at least, no idea how things will work out with covid and all). Thanks in advance!

Hi, I am looking to gain access to a PDF version of Nova's GRE Math Prep Course, would appreciate any leads as I cannot purchase the physical version due to a nationwide lockdown. Thanks and happy studying!

Hi Everyone, Rice University will once again offer our popular online math camp this fall. For the first time this year, we will be offering two versions: An eight-week version starting on the 10/22. A self-paced version that you can complete on your own schedule between now and April. For more information or to register, please visit Rice Online. You may also want to check out the previous posts about math camp by our director of graduate studies, Hulya Eraslan: here, here, and here. -Catrina

For those interested, here is a link to the just published version of Path to an economics PhD.

My school offers undergraduate analysis and graduate analysis. However, in course content they are both undergrad analysis - both use Baby Rudin or similar level references. There are only two salient differences: 1. The undergrad version is called "Advanced Calculus" and the graduate version is called "Advanced Analysis". 2. The graduate version will have a harder curve by virtue of being full of graduate students. Should I be indifferent between them? If not, which one should I take?

Hi all! I submitted most of my applications before the Fall 2017 grades come out. So far a few schools have asked for the updated version of my transcript and most did not. Should I contact them to submit my new transcript? Thanks!