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Acceptances:

julia09 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: University of Minnesota - TC
Undergrad GPA: 3.7ish
Type of Grad: N/A
Grad GPA: N/A
GRE: 800Q, 670V, 4.5 writing
Math Courses: multivariable calc, linear algebra, dif eq, advanced calc, sequences, series, and foundations, stats (grad level)
Econ Courses: game theory, mathecon, micro theory (grad level), econometrics, and a bunch of other undergrad econ courses
Other Courses:
Letters of Recommendation: 3 profs from U of M (from math, econ, and apec)
Research Experience: term papers and senior thesis
Teaching Experience: tutoring
Research Interests: as of now, game theory, behavioral econ, development, and possibly IO
SOP: ok - i suppose
Other:
RESULTS:
Acceptances: BU, PSU, UArizona, UC Irvine, U of M (apec)
Waitlists: U of M (econ)
Rejections: MANY...
Pending: Cornell, Queens, UToronto, and Caltech
What would you have done differently? Nothing - except for maybe get more research experience as an undergrad
Accepts:
    Acceptances: BU, PSU, UArizona, UC Irvine, U of M (apec)
Rejects:
    Rejections: MANY...
Waitlists:
    Waitlists: U of M (econ)

EnviroEcon 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: B.A. Mathematics and Economics; UCSD, Top20 Econ/Top10 Public University
Undergrad GPA: 3.73 Overall, 3.67 Major
Type of Grad: N/A
Grad GPA: N/A
GRE: 770Q, 620V, 5.0AWA (5.5AWA the first time I took it, like they care)
Math Courses: Calc I,II (B+, A-) Mutil-Var Calc (A+), Diff Eqs (A-), Linear Alg (A), Real Analysis I,II (B,C), Math Stats I,II (A-,A), Probability (B), Adv Linear Alg (A+)
Econ Courses: Intro Econ (A), Inter. Macro I,II (A,A), Inter. Micro (A,A+), Game Theory (A-), Public Policy (A), Metrics III (A), Econ of Oceanic Resources (A)
Letters of Recommendation: Not "A" list profs, but I'm sure enthusiastic: Math prof (UCSD PhD) who I RAed for, History prof (Harvard PhD) from minor in Hebrew Lang and Lit, Senior Analyst from consulting firm
Research Interests: Environmental and Resource Economics
SOP: Relatively strong I'm told, then again, who's to judge but the adcoms.
Teaching Experience: None at the university level, but tutored for two years during BA at local elementary (math/reading/kickball).
Research Experience: Summer RA in Math dept studying mathematical transformations, Independent Research on Economic Sanctions
Work Experience: Research Analyst for 1+ year at consulting firm doing market/econometric research for the housing industry.
RESULTS:
Acceptances: Maryland AREc, UCSB, Oregon St. ARE, Ohio St. AED, UArizona, Colorado @ Boulder, Riverside, Cornell AEM MS, Davis ARE MS
Rejections: Berkeley ARE, UCLA, UCSD
Pending: USC (don't care)
What would you have done differently?
Applied to some Top15-20 pure Econ programs. Gotten close to Econ profs for LORs (had 0 among my 3). Relieved at the time, my C in RA II killed me. Taken PhD Micro/Metrics in undergrad. Analogous to the job market, two people concurrently aiming for PhDs in different disciplines while wishing to wind up at the same school is beyond sanity. On a brighter note, I believe my SOP was essential at the margin as many programs noted its strength and appeal to their adcoms. Only found this forum after I sent in most of my apps. Glad I obliviously chose Math/Econ major, otherwise I'd be screwed.
Accepts:
    Acceptances: Maryland AREc, UCSB, Oregon St. ARE, Ohio St. AED, UArizona, Colorado @ Boulder, Riverside, Cornell AEM MS, Davis ARE MS
  • Institution: University of Maryland ARE PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: Unable to offer at this time Notification date: 3/4 Notified through: Email Comments: Holy
  • Institution: University of Oregon Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: TBD Notification date: 3/5 Notified through: E-mail Comments: 2/3 in the past 24 hours. Will be declining.
  • Institution: Oregon State University ARE PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: "...We hope to know by April 1" Notification date: 3/6 Notified through: Postal Comments: Wish it was Cal
  • Institution: Cornell University AEM Masters Decision: Admitted Funding: None at all, isn't this a private Ivy with infinite funds?!? Notification date: 3/7 Notified through: Postal Comments: More blatant consolation after I initially applied for the PhD program
  • Institution: UCSB Economics PhD (shooting for the EES program) Decision: Accepted Funding: TBD Notification date: 2/10/09 Notified through: Website
  • Institution: Ohio State AED Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: Fellowship decision in early March Notification date: 2/2/09 (Received the official letter 2/9) Notified through: Letter
  • Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder Economics Ph.D. Decision: Admitted Funding: TBD by April 15..that helps.. Notification date: 3/12 Notified through: E-mail
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: Tuition + Registration Fee Waiver Notification date: 3/16 Notified through: Email Comments: Unclear if there's TA/RA responsibilities. No stipend?
Rejects:
    Rejections: Berkeley ARE, UCLA, UCSD
  • Institution: UCLA Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/5 Notified through: E-mail/attachment Comments: Wasn't good enough for Undergrad, either. Cal, please be different!
  • Institution: Berkeley ARE ARE PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/6/09 Notified through: E-mail Comments: I was so hopeful, too. Makes me 0-4 for Undergrad/Grad @ Cal/UCLA
  • Institution: UCSD Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/19 Notified through: E-mail Comments: No love from undergrad institution.
Waitlists:
    Pending: USC (don't care)

bigleaguechew 2009:
Type of Undergrad: B.A. Econ / B.S. Math from a top 100 econphd.net public school
Undergrad GPA: 3.5 Overall, 4.0 Econ, 4.0 Math
GRE: 790Q, 610V, 5.5AWA
Math Courses: One year of real analysis (A+'s); two quarters each of theoretical linear algebra (A+'s), numerical analysis (A+'s), math prob stat, nonlinear dynamics and chaos; one quarter each of PDE's, abstract algebra and complex analysis
Econ Courses: applied metrics (A+'s), public finance (A+'s), labor, game theory (A+), and a few others in addition to intermediate micro/macro
Letters of Recommendation: It seems as though I had one very respected letter writer, and other letters were more or less ignored at many schools (just what I gathered from my conversations with grad directors where I was accepted)
Research Experience: Virtually none. Started an undergrad research project that was never finished
Work Experience: 2 years in consulting (business, but not econ)
Research Interests: Applied micro, IO
SOP: Talked about how my experiences and coursework have influenced my research interests. Tailored last paragraph to each school I applied to. I cannot say this with enough emphasis... THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE DEFINITELY MATTERS AT SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF THE TOP 10. IF YOU DO NOT COME FROM AN IVY AND YOU DON'T HAVE A SPOTLESS MATH/ECON RECORD WITH SOLID RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO SPEND SOME TIME ON YOUR SOP AND START WORKING ON IT EARLY!
Concerns: I had about a year straight of abysmal grades (yes, we're talking about F's and W's here people) in my sophomore year of college due to some family issues. I think it was important that this occurred when I was an english major, and I made up for it by excelling in all of my econ and math courses. So, if you have screwed up and permanently marred your transcript like I did, HOPE IS NOT LOST! It just means that you have to work extra hard to outperform your classmates from here on out.
RESULTS:
Attending: UCSD ($)
Admitted, Declined: Stanford GSB Marketing ($$$$$$$$), Penn State ($$), WUSTL ($), UNC ($/2), UVA ($), Texas ($$), ASU ($$), Arizona ($$), Pittsburgh ($), Ohio State ($), U of Washinton ($), Maryland (stiffed me)
Waitlists: Minnesota, BU
Rejections: Top 10, NYU, Columbia, UCLA, Michigan, JHU, Wharton (but it doesn't count in my mind cuz I hardly showed up for the interview)
Never heard back from: USC (not that I care anymore, but seriously WTF?)
What would you have done differently?
Nothing really. I had a huge black spot on my record with that one atrocious year, and nobody knew how that would affect me. My letter writers were extremely supportive in helping me apply to as many places as I could afford, and cover a broad spectrum of programs. I thought UCSD was a long shot heading into this process, and I am thrilled to be going there. I can honestly say that I would have been happy at just about any of the programs that I was accepted to, and it was incredibly difficult for me to turn down so many attractive offers. Obviously, this is a problem that I am happy to have, but you'd be surprised how gut wrenching it is to turn down a fellowship offer from a school that you had been day-dreaming about attending just a few weeks earlier. Still, I would advise everyone who isn't a superstar with stellar letter of recommendation's to adopt a similar strategy and apply to as many places as you can afford.
Accepts:
    Attending: UCSD ($) Admitted, Declined: Stanford GSB Marketing ($$$$$$$$), Penn State ($$), WUSTL ($), UNC ($/2), UVA ($), Texas ($$), ASU ($$), Arizona ($$), Pittsburgh ($), Ohio State ($), U of Washinton ($), Maryland (stiffed me)
  • Institution: Penn State Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding:24k Assistantship Notification date: Feb 18 Notified through: Email Comments: Suck on that Duke!
  • Institution: Washington University, St. Louis Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: Fellowship Notification date: 2/25/09 Notified through: email
  • Institution: UNC Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: TBA Notification date: 2/26/09 Notified through: email
  • Institution: Univ. British Columbia MA Decision: Accepted Funding: No word yet Notification date: 3/9 Notified through: email
  • Institution: University of Maryland Decision: accepted Funding: waitlist Notification date: 3/10/2009 Notified through: email
Rejects:
    Rejections: Top 10, NYU, Columbia, UCLA, Michigan, JHU, Wharton (but it doesn't count in my mind cuz I hardly showed up for the interview)
  • Institution: Duke Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: Notification date: Feb 18 9:07 AM EST Notified through: Email Comments: Easier to take since I already have some other options.
  • Institution: Northwestern Ph.D. Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: -100 Notification date: 2/25/09 Notified through: Website Comments: Decision available through ApplyYourself website - not the separate link they sent for decision status.
  • Institution: UC Berkeley Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 03/02 Notified through: E-mail Comments:
  • Institution: Chicago Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/9 Notified through: snail mail
  • Institution: NYU-Stern Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: -100 Notification date: 3/16 Notified through: checked website after seeing other posts here (no email)
  • Institution: Wharton Applied Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/16 Notified through: randomly checked website Comments: Not at all surprised. I had lost interest in this program prior to my interview, and I pretty much let that be known to them.
  • Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/16 Notified through: Website
Waitlists:
    Waitlists: Minnesota, BU
  • Institution: Minnesota Ph.D. Economics Decision: Waitlisted Funding: N/A Notification date: 2/24/09 Notified through: E-mail

decide_aposteriori 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: Large State School in the US
Undergrad GPA: 3.69 (overall including math and econ majors)
Type of Grad: MA Economics (Canadian Uni)
GRE: 760 Q, 670 V, 5.0 W
Math Courses: Calc III, Intro to Proofs, Abstract Algebra, Numerical Analysis I&II, Differential Equations, Analysis, Probability, Linear Algebra
Econ Courses: Micro (grad), Macro (grad), Econometrics (grad), IO, Topics in Micro, Econ history
Other Courses: Java
Letters of Recommendation: Math PhD Duke, Econ PhD LSE
Research Experience: None
Teaching Experience: None
Research Interests: Experimental, Labor, Neuro, applied econometrics
SOP: Standard
RESULTS:
Acceptances: Uni Arizona, Uni Hawaii
Waitlists:
Rejections: MSU, Purdue, OSU, Pittsburgh, UCSC
What would you have done differently? I would have started the process earlier. Since I couldn't make any December deadlines I was constrained on the places I could apply to. I'm really happy with Arizona, it fits my interests really well.
Accepts:
    Acceptances: Uni Arizona, Uni Hawaii
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: "Unfortunately we are not able to offer you an assistantship at this time." Notification date: 3/17 Notified through: Email Comments: I don't know what to do, maybe
Rejects:
    Rejections: MSU, Purdue, OSU, Pittsburgh, UCSC
  • Institution: University of Pittsburgh Economics Decision: Rejected Funding: blah Notification date: 3/17/09 Notified through: Email Comments: Expected after so many admits a month ago
  • Institution: Michigan State Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/24 Notified through: Phone, I called Comments: Disappointed
  • Institution: Purdue Econ PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: N/A Notification date: April 18 Notified through: Email Comments: Finally
Waitlists:
    Waitlists:

allinwonder 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: B.A. Econ B.S. Math from top 5 university in Princeton Review China
Undergrad GPA: 3.7/4
Type of Grad: N/A
Grad GPA: N/A
GRE: 800Q, 620V, 4.5AWA
Math Courses: Calculus I,II(including multivariable one)linear algebra for two semesters, math stats, optimization, Analysis I, II, Complex Analysis, ODE,PDE, Abstract Algebra
Econ Courses (PhD-level): N/A
Econ Courses (undergrad-level):Intermediate Micro and Macro, Econometrics
Other Courses:
Letters of Recommendation: 3 econ professors (2 of them are mentees of Nobel Laureate)
Research Experience: RA for Econ prof
Teaching Experience:
Research Interests: Experimental Economics, Game Theory
SOP: Focus on research
Concerns: Low grade on PDE
Other:
Applying to: Harvard, Caltech, UMichigan, Pittsburgh, OSU, ASU, UArizona, UVirginia, Purdue, George Mason U
Accepts:
  • Institution: Arizona State Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: Tuition+17.5k for 9 month Notification date: Feb 16 for funding, 2009 Notified through: Website, email
  • Institution: The Ohio State Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: TBA Notification date: Feb 9 2009 for email Notified through: Website, email
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: "Unfortunately we are not able to offer you an assistantship at this time." Notification date: 3/17 Notified through: Email Comments: declined
  • Institution: George Mason University Economics Decision: Accepted Funding: TBA early April Notification date: 3/30 Notified through: E-mail Comments: need any?
Rejects:
  • Institution: Caltech Social Sciences Decision: Rejected Funding: Notification date: 2/28/09 Notified through: email Comments: Expected
  • Institution: University of Pittsburgh Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/17 Notified through: Email Comments: OKOK
Waitlists:

onagono 2009:
Institution: Stanford GSB
Program: Ph.D. Economic Analysis and Policy
Decision: Rejected
Funding:
Notification date: 2/23/09
Notified through: Web
Comments:
_ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _
In: OSU
Out: Cornell, Stanford GSB
Accepts:
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: ??? Notification date: 3/13 Notified through: E-Mail Comments:
Rejects:
  • Institution: Stanford GSB Ph.D. Economic Analysis and Policy Decision: Rejected Funding: Notification date: 2/23/09 Notified through: Web Comments: _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ In: OSU Out: Cornell, Stanford GSB
Waitlists:


Rejections:

Econtastic 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: B.A. Econ/Math from U of Oregon
Undergrad GPA: 3.07/4
Type of Grad: M.A. Econ
Grad GPA: 3.8/4
GRE: 760Q, 610V, 4.5AWA
Math Courses: Multivariable Calc (x2), Linear Algebra (x2), Differential Eqns, Statistics (x3), Real Analysis
Econ Courses (PhD-level): Micro (A), Macro (B+), Econometrics (B+,B,A-) Game Theory(A), Time Series(B+), IO(Winter), Monetary (Winter)
Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Just about every one offered, mostly As
Other Courses: 2 finances classes
Letters of Recommendation: 3 econ professors (MIT, Chicago, Wisconsin), should be pretty solid
Research Experience: None to speak of outside of term papers
Teaching Experience: None, though I did grade for math and econ
Research Interests: Financial/Monetary Econometrics, IO and Public Policy
SOP: Not too long, but fairly good I think
Concerns: Bad undergrad GPA, which is when I took all my math. Low Q on GRE. Lack of teaching/research may have hurt my chances of getting $
Other: This whole application process was fairly miserable, I'm glad I never have to do it again
RESULTS:
Acceptances: UW-Seattle ($0), UC Riverside ($$)
Waitlists: None
Rejections: UC Davis, U Arizona, Arizona St
Pending: None
What would you have done differently? Besides work much harder as an undergrad? Maybe take more math (topology and such), and definitely retake the GRE. Also, my little piece of advice, ask for LoRs with plenty of time before the deadline! Having to bug your recommenders every day to make sure they submit them on time is no fun, and a bit nerve-racking
Accepts:
    Acceptances: UW-Seattle ($0), UC Riverside ($$)
  • Institution: UC-Riverside Economics PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: Tuition & Fees +13.5K stipend first year, minimum of 16.6K for TA/RA next 4 years + Health Insurance Notification date: 1/21/09 Notified through: E-mail Comments: Safety, but still WOOHOO!!
  • Institution: UW-Seattle Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: No Funding Notification date: 3/19 Notified through: Email Comments: Finally!!!
Rejects:
    Rejections: UC Davis, U Arizona, Arizona St
  • Institution: UC-Davis Economics Ph.D. Decision: Rejected Funding: Once again, I'm out my application fee Notification date: 3/12 Notified through: Website Comments: Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit. It was a reach, but I really wanted to go there
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: Wheeeeeeeeee Notification date: 3/18 Notified through: Email Comments: Most likely would have declined anyways
Waitlists:
    Waitlists: None

ICECOLDECON 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Undergrad: B.S. Economics and B.S. Geography (did 2 undergrad degrees with minors in Math and History).....Econ dept ranked around 50 in US....large state school.
Undergrad GPA: 3.66
Type of Grad: M.A. in Economics from a program that offers a PhD, but its PhD program would be ranked near last in the U.S. Took some undergrad math courses during my time here
Grad GPA: 3.88ish I think
GRE: 1st Time (2006): 760 Q 520 V 5.5 AWA 2nd Time (2008) 780 Q 540 V 5.0 AWA
Courses taken in my last 2 years:
Math Economics A
Regulation/Antitrust A+
Bridge to Abstract Math A+
Law and Economics A
Economic Development A-
Economics of Health A
Econometrics I A-
Econometrics II B+
Econometrics III B+
Linear Algebra I A
Math Statistics B+ (School I took this at doesnt give A-'s)
Differential Equations A
Microeconomics I A+
Aggregate Economics B+
Intermediate Analysis I (Rudin ch 1-4) A
Elementary Abstract Algebra A
Economic Policy Analysis A
Urban Economics A
Intermediate Analysis II (Cross-Listed with Grad Real Analysis I) Sp 09
Letters 9of Recommendation: All from Economics professors who are not well-known for research but 2 of the 3 should be very enthusiastic. PhDs from Texas AM (2) and UC San Diego
Research Experience: Have papers Ive written.....Havent done anything with them.
Teaching Experience: TA for Principles of Microeconomics for 1 yr
Research Interests: Microeconomic Theory and IO
Concerns: Low Econometrics grades....think I can do better in PhD program....took Econometrics I and II before Lin Alg and Math Stat. Also, had an attendence related F for Lin Alg as an undergrad...had a complicated F in Calc III (was getting a B-/C+, but wanted to use my school's grade forgiveness, so I got the required F) hoping strong math grades in other classes make up for this
Applying to: Ohio State, Texas, Michigan State, Virginia, Arizona, and Oregon
Admits: Texas (Full TA), MSU (no $)
Rejects: OSU, UVA, UAZ
Withdrew App: Oregon
Attending: Texas
Some of the things I learned from the process:
(1) I think the main benefit of a US masters degree, for someone who already has a degree in economics, is to develop relationships with professors who will be able to write strong letters on your behalf. My masters program was particularly small and I took some of the less popular electives, so I wound up having classes with less than 5 students, which provide students with a good deal of interaction with faculty. Also, make use of seminar series and other social interaction opportunities given by the department. If you have smart questions or comments, its not a horrible idea to convey those, either after class or through email (just dont be obsessive about it and dont force it). Probably the single best asset a student can have is a well-written personalized letter of recommendation (esp if the professors have contacts at your school of choice) and these steps help to make that a reality.
(2) If you have messups in your academic record, particularly in math and economics, don't be afraid to talk about the reasons for the poor grades in your SOP. I talked about my poor math grades in 3-5 of my SOPs: Texas, MSU, and OSU and I went 2 out of 3 at those schools (not to mention, I was pretty close to getting in at OSU). Now other things could be at play, but at the very least, I don't think mentioning my poor math grades hurt me. Also, I would think by not mentioning reasons for poor grades, adcoms are likely to assume the worst.
(3) Try to write an economics paper or do some sort of research that you can talk about in a SOP. It doesn't have to be anything that you publish, or even the quality of an honor's thesis, it just helps out in showing that you have an interest in performing research. I wrote two papers in my classes for my masters program, and even though I never did anything with them, I was still able to talk about the research in my SOP. On a related note, make sure to mention that you have an interest in doing research (even if your ultimate goal is govt/consulting/teaching).
(4) Take a decent amount of economics electives. I know that profiles like 15 classes in math with intermediate micro/macro can gain admission to a good many econ programs and that PhD econ classes don't resemble (from a methodology/math standpoint) the stuff that is taught at PhD programs, but there are still reasons to think that this a good strategy: (i) As discussed in point (1), it is important to have good letters from econ professors, and by taking upper level econ electives, you improve your chances at this (ii) it is likely, that at some point, you will either teach or ta an undergrad econ class, and by exposing yourself to different teaching methodologies within the field, you may help your performance in one or both of these tasks (iii) you'll have something to say about what topics in economics interest you and why you are drawn to economics as a discipline.
(5) Take at least the std math load if possible: Calc I-III, Lin Alg, Math Stat and Prob (uses calculus), and Real Analysis. Whenever you are given the choice b/t an applied and a theoretical version of the same math course, take the more theoretical course (i.e. applied lin alg vs. lin alg). Depending on your background and goals, if you are deficient in math, consider taking courses as non-degree seeking undergrad.
(6) Use the profile and results section to try and get an idea of the range of schools that you should apply to.....professors who have been out of the game for a bit will tend to think that you can get into schools that are likely better than you can get into....try to apply to a good range of schools (targets, safeties, and possibly some reaches if you feel the need....I would say that if you have a good idea of proper targets, then the third category is least important, especially if you are cash-strapped).
(7) Become as informed about a dept as possible through the dept's website. It helps to read infro from dept newsletters and thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information posted about the grad program. Then use this information to your advantage when creating a SOP.....if for nothing else, this puts out a strong signal to the dept that you are very interested in their program (depts are looking for good students who won't reject their offers and this sends the I won't reject signal).
Accepts:
  • Institution: UT Austin Econ Decision: Admit Funding: Not at the time....will be reevaluated April 15th Notification date: 3-10-09 Notified through: email Comments: My first decision after a bazillion years of waiting!
  • Institution: Michigan State University Economics Decision: Admit Funding: They like me.....they just dont want to express their feelings in monetary terms Notification date: 3/16/2009 Notified through: email Comments: I have grown more fond of Texas recently and neither school made it easy by offering no funding :O/ But still, I am pleased.
Rejects:
    reject their offers and this sends the I won't reject signal).
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: Small chance at 3 million dollars (if I play my state lottery) Notification date: 3/18 Notified through: Email Comments: Saves me the effort of declining their offer I suppose
  • Institution: Ohio State Decision: Rejected Funding: NA Notification date: April 29, 2009 Notified through: Website (Your application for admission was not approved) Comments: Took them long enough I suppose....
Waitlists:

irancontra 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Grad: BS in Economics Liberal Arts University
Grad GPA: Summa Cum Laude
GRE: 770Q, 630V, 5.0 AWA
Letters of Recommendation: 3 undergraduate econ professors (1 well known)
Research Experience: None
Teaching Experience: Undergraduate TA
Research Interests: development, resource economics, remittances.
SOP: pretty standard
Concerns: I have been out of academics for 5 years. Two spent working abroad in development, not the Peace Corps, and 3 in business.
RESULTS:
Acceptances: UCSB, UCSC
Rejections: ASU
Waiting: Stanford, U Washington, U Oregon, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside (Masters), USC (Masters), UCSD, U Arizona
Accepts:
    Acceptances: UCSB, UCSC
  • Institution: Oregon Decision: Accepted Notification date: 3/6/09 Notified through: I asked them, they told me. Comments: It was strange, I emailed to make sure that they had recieved my GTF application and they said, oh yeah we have it and by the way your admitted with funding pending.
  • Institution: UW-Seattle Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: No Funding at this time. Notification date: 3/19 Notified through: Email Comments: Rain = good study weather.
Rejects:
    Rejections: ASU
  • Institution: UCLA Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/5 Notified through: E-mail/attachment Comments: Rats, I really like Westwood.
  • Institution: Stanford Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/6/09, 11:58 AM Pacific Notified through: E-mail Comments: I much prefer rejection to lingering uncertainty.
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: Would be ironic if there were. Notification date: 3/18 Notified through: Email Comments: I like the sun.
  • Institution: UCSD Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/19 Notified through: E-mail Comments: You have been judged and found wanting.
Waitlists:
    Waiting: Stanford, U Washington, U Oregon, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside (Masters), USC (Masters), UCSD, U Arizona


Waitlists:

irancontra 2009:
PROFILE:
Type of Grad: BS in Economics Liberal Arts University
Grad GPA: Summa Cum Laude
GRE: 770Q, 630V, 5.0 AWA
Letters of Recommendation: 3 undergraduate econ professors (1 well known)
Research Experience: None
Teaching Experience: Undergraduate TA
Research Interests: development, resource economics, remittances.
SOP: pretty standard
Concerns: I have been out of academics for 5 years. Two spent working abroad in development, not the Peace Corps, and 3 in business.
RESULTS:
Acceptances: UCSB, UCSC
Rejections: ASU
Waiting: Stanford, U Washington, U Oregon, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside (Masters), USC (Masters), UCSD, U Arizona
Accepts:
    Acceptances: UCSB, UCSC
  • Institution: Oregon Decision: Accepted Notification date: 3/6/09 Notified through: I asked them, they told me. Comments: It was strange, I emailed to make sure that they had recieved my GTF application and they said, oh yeah we have it and by the way your admitted with funding pending.
  • Institution: UW-Seattle Economics, PhD Decision: Accepted Funding: No Funding at this time. Notification date: 3/19 Notified through: Email Comments: Rain = good study weather.
Rejects:
    Rejections: ASU
  • Institution: UCLA Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/5 Notified through: E-mail/attachment Comments: Rats, I really like Westwood.
  • Institution: Stanford Economics PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/6/09, 11:58 AM Pacific Notified through: E-mail Comments: I much prefer rejection to lingering uncertainty.
  • Institution: University of Arizona Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Funding: Would be ironic if there were. Notification date: 3/18 Notified through: Email Comments: I like the sun.
  • Institution: UCSD Economics, PhD Decision: Rejected Notification date: 3/19 Notified through: E-mail Comments: You have been judged and found wanting.
Waitlists:
    Waiting: Stanford, U Washington, U Oregon, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside (Masters), USC (Masters), UCSD, U Arizona
Admit summary statistics:
As submitted and recoreded from Test Magic:
There were 6 accepted out of 10 applicants.Of those accepted, average GPA was 3.66, average GREQ was 784.0.
No link to department posted statistics has been added, please let me know if these exist and I will add them.

Links:
Test Magic Econ Forums
econphd.econwiki.com
Last Updated: 14:57:51, Fri May 11, 2012