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Acceptances:
TA89 2012:
PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: Dual Major in Economics/Mathematics from Top 10 liberal arts college. Transfer from a top public after one year, Summer Coursework at an ivy, top 15 national university, and another top public. Undergrad GPA: 3.85 (Math: 3.90, Economics: 3.85) Type of Grad: N/A Grad GPA: N/A GRE: Q:780 V:570 AWA:6.0 (second attempt) Math Courses: Calculus I (A+), Calculus II (B+), Calculus III (A), Linear Algebra (A), Differential Equations (A-), Introduction to Analysis (A), Analysis & Optimization (A), Probability (Fall 2011), Principles of Real Analysis I (Fall 2011) Econ Courses (grad-level): Advanced Microeconomics I (A), Advanced Microeconomics II (A): The first semester course used MWG and covered consumer theory/producer theory/GE topics. The second semester course used half the class to cover Gibbons' Game Theory, and the second half covered Contract Theory using Bolton and Dewatripont, as well as Berkeley lecture notes. Both were Ph.D. level courses. Econ Courses (undergrad-level): Principles of Microeconomics (A), Principles of Macroeconomics (A), Experimental Economics (B+), Intermediate Microeconomics (A-), Intermediate Macroeconomics (A-), Economics Statistics (A), Econometrics (A-), International Trade (A), Other Courses: Not sure what to say here, but I took a year of Chinese (A/A), and a Philosophy Seminar/Tutorial double course (A-/A-) Letters of Recommendation: 1. Adviser. TA'd his UG Advanced Microeconomics class. I will be doing my thesis under him and have spent this summer working on a research project for him. 2. Advanced Microeconomics I-II Professor. Took both my Ph.D. Micro classes and have discussed my graduate school plans with him. 3. Analysis Professor: I took intro Analysis and Principles of Real Analysis I with him. All should have been very good. Research Experience: Summer research project in Health Economics for adviser. Will continue this project as my senior thesis. The plan is to submit as a co-author. Teaching Experience: TA'd undergraduate Advanced Microeconomics. Research Interests: Micro Theory, International Trade, Applied Micro (very open) SOP: I haven't written in yet, but will be good. Concerns: Typical concerns of a liberal arts applicant. Not really sure what to think or expect. Other: Again, not really sure what to put here. Unlikely it's relevant, but President of Model UN for two years, and lots of Model UN awards. RESULTS: Accepted: Duke Fuqua School of Business: Decision Sciences ($$$), Wisconsin ($$), Cornell ($$$), WUSTL ($$$), UT-Austin (?), LSE MsC Econ (-) Waitlists: Michigan (high on WL, but withdrew), UCLA (rejected), Penn (rejected), UVA (withdrew) Rejected: Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Stanford GSB, Chicago, Yale, Northwestern MEDS, Columbia, NYU, Caltech, UCSD, Duke Econ, Brown, LSE MsC EME Attending: Duke Fuqua School of Business: Decision Sciences What would you have done differently? Nothing. I could not be happier with the way the process turned out. I am so fortunate to have been presented with so many great offers. Thanks TM for all the guidance along the way.
Accepts: Accepted: Duke Fuqua School of Business: Decision Sciences ($$$), Wisconsin ($$), Cornell ($$$), WUSTL ($$$), UT-Austin (?), LSE MsC Econ (-)
- Institution: LSE MSc Economics
Decision: Accepted (Conditional)
Funding: -
Notification date: 2/10/2012
Notified through: Email/Website
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Good to know I'll be going to Grad school!
- Institution: Washington University in St. Louis Economics
Decision: Accepted
Funding: Fellowship: (Tuition Waiver/Fellowship (24K for first year))
Notification Date:2/15/2012
Notified through: E-mail
Posted on GC: no
Comments:
Absolutely ecstatic...I love WUSTL!
- Institution: Duke, Fuqua School of Business Decision Sciences PhD
Decision: Accepted
Funding: Standard Fuqua Package (to be decided)
Notification Date: Feb. 21
Notified Through: Email
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Incredible program, and one of my top choices. I feel like I'm dreaming.
- Institution: University of Wisconsin Economics
Decision: Accepted
Funding: Fellowship (20K 1st year, TA/RA years 2-4)
Notification date: 2/22/2012
Notified through: E-mail
Posted on GC: No
Comments: This is very unexpected as I didn't have my application in by the funding deadline. I would have been happy with one funded offer, and I am extremely fortunate to have what I have so early.
- Institution: UT-Austin Economics PhD
Decision: Accepted
Funding: Not as of now, since they think I'll get a better offer.
Notification date: 02/23
Notified through: Email
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Austin is an awesome city!
- Institution: Cornell Economics PhD
Decision: Accepted
Funding: 5 Years (Amount TBA)
Notification Date: 3/19/2012
Notified Through: Email
Posted on GC: No
Comments: A great option to have! First ivy league acceptance!
Rejects: rejected), Penn (rejected), UVA (withdrew)
Rejected: Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Stanford GSB, Chicago, Yale, Northwestern MEDS, Columbia, NYU, Caltech, UCSD, Duke Econ, Brown, LSE MsC EME
- Institution: LSE MSc EME
Decision: Rejected
Funding: -
Notification date: 1/16/2012
Notified through: E-mail/Website
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Was counting on this as a "safety" of sorts, so I feel this doesn't bode well for my chances for the rest of my applications.
- Institution: Northwestern MEDS
Decision: Rejected
Funding: -
Notification date: 02/22
Notified through: Online status change without an e-mail warning.
Posted on GC: no
Comments: No big deal, Fuqua made me happy yesterday!
- Institution: Yale Econ PhD
Decision: Rejected
Funding: -
Notification date: 02/22
Notified through: Email to check website
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Oh well, moving on.
- Institution: Stanford GSB EAP PhD
Decision: Rejected
Funding: NA
Notification date: 02/23
Notified through: checked website
Posted on GC:
Comments:
- Institution: Caltech Social Science
Decision: Rejected
Funding: N/A
Notification 2/24/12
Notified through: E-mail
Posted on GC: No
Comments: I really liked Caltech but life goes on.
- Institution: UChicago Econ PhD
Decision: Rejected
Funding: NA
Notification Date: 2/29/12
Notified Through: Email
Posted on GC: No
- Institution: Berkeley Econ PhD
Decision: Rejected
Funding:
Notification Date: 3/1/12
Notified Through: Website
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Would've been nice if they had rejected me with everyone else last week instead of making me wait it out.
Waitlists: Waitlists: Michigan (high on WL, but withdrew), UCLA (- Institution: Penn Economics PhD
Decision: Waitlist
Funding: -
Notification date: 2/28/12
Notified through: Email
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Bummer
- Institution: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Economics PhD
Decision: Waitlist
Funding: 18K stipend + health/dental insurance
Notification Date: 3/9/2012
Notified Through: Email
Posted on GC: No
Comments: Read it as an accept at first...-_- But "short list" it seems.
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