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Rejections:
corolla09 2009:
PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Math/Econ Good Eastern liberal arts college Undergrad GPA: 3.28 (3.45ish for Econ & Math) GRE: 720Q, 470V, 5.5AWA Math Courses: Calculus Sequence, Vector Calculus, Intro to Proofs, Linear Algebra, Ring Theory, Real Analysis, Applied Stats, Probability, Mathematical Statistics, Stochastic Processes Econ Courses: Intermediate Micro & Macro, Labor, IO, Econometrics, Environmental, Experimental, Behavioral, Econ of Conflict Letters of Recommendation: 2 econ, 1 math all senior faculty whom I knew very well Research Experience: Senior thesis in Probability Theory/Stochastic Processes Teaching Experience: none Research Interests: Public, Labor, Experimental/Behavioral SOP: I think this was a 'good' deciding factor for some schools showing a fit/common research interest with their program and I believe it matters a lot more for smaller non top-30 programs. Concerns: A lot, low GRE/GPA low grade in Analysis Other: had to wait a year to apply for good senior grades, take GRE RESULTS: Attending: Florida State Univ ($$) Admitted, Declined: Binghamton ($), Kentucky (WL$), Oregon (WL$), NC State (no$), Mississippi ($), UNH-masters Waitlists: Va Tech Rejections: Vanderbilt, Virginia, Syracuse (never heard back) No Word: Louisiana State What would you have done differently? A lot, actually study in undergrad for one. Had difficulty figuring out where to apply with my profiles and increase in apps, should've applied to places like Purdue, Pitt, Riverside and research schools with experimental more. Results almost identical to what I thought they would be. Had random safety's. Originally started with math major then added econ very glad I did both. Very happy with results considering my profile and for those similar to mine it is possible to get a decent funded offer without perfect transcript especially if you're looking for a LACish placement like me.
Accepts: Attending: Florida State Univ ($$)
Admitted, Declined: Binghamton ($), Kentucky (WL$), Oregon (WL$), NC State (no$), Mississippi ($), UNH-masters
- Institution: Oregon
Decision: Accepted
Notification date: 3/5/09
Notified through: E-mail
Comments: Very glad...details TBA
- Institution
nstitution: Florida State Economics, PhD
Decision: Admitted
Funding: TAship + Fellow!
Notification date: 3/13
Comments: Stunned!!
not top 50 but with my profile it'll be of serious consideration
- Institution: NC State Econ (pure side), PhD
Decision: Admit
Notification date: 3/16
Notified through:
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Comments: Interesting...no details yet
Rejects: Rejections: Vanderbilt, Virginia, Syracuse (
Waitlists: Waitlists: Va Tech
- Institution: Virginia Tech Economics, PhD
Decision: wait-listed
Notification date: 3/23
Notified through: e-mail (I e-mailed the grad secretary)
Comments: ehhh, very very small program
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