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guys any word from Cornell stats?

HBS?

Haha, but it comes down to whether you get interview offers or not. And you already have informal ones lined up or already had one Me = zilch

Undergrad: BC (Econ) Grad: Ivy (Math) GRE: 750/700 Math Course: Basic stats and probability courses + Calc I, II, III + undergrad stochastic processes, real/complex analysis (undergrad) Research: Honors thesis in college, independent project at graduate school Work Experience: 3 summer internships SoP: A narrative style why I want to do research/teach and the topics I am interested. LoR: two from undergrad + one from grad. Hopefully it is at minimum as glowing as all the other ones. Lol

I am in a different discipline, but I think I can add my 2-cent. The main topic seems to be 'fit'. If you were an undergrad applying to Ivies, the fit question should concern you more. This was a huge deal for me, because I was in between going to small liberal arts college where 50% of its student population came from New England and a big public university where I might feel lost and confused for the first year and half. I think this fit question is seen in a different angle when you apply to doctoral programs. It isn't so much whether you can go to frat parties or get to mingle with your dorm friends. After all, doctoral programs are designed to promote a small-group intellectual production under your adviser's apprenticeship. So the relevant 'fit' question, to me at least, is whether the professors in the department and people in the program are productive, not completely insane, and truly care about academic collaboration and beyond-the-program placements. If it is the case that your general fit to the student body and school is a more discernible issue to you, then it maybe better for you to talk to the admissions office, probably the undergrad one, to get a sense of what a typical day is like on campus. I am less empathetic to your concerns about the prestigious schools pursuing fame and fortune and virtually care nothing. I think a more relevant issue should be whether the professors in your accepted program care about his or her students. Hope my 2-cent helps.

So... Not yet for the Business Economics program!??

Haha, no I really mean it. I applied to top Finance programs and NOT keeping my fingers crossed, because my specs are just not as competitive as they should be. But oh well! That's really cool. I haven't had any informal/formal interviews. I am hoping to get some phone interviews at some point in Feb, but of course no high hopes. I am from Boston, so I was excited to hear (from urch) that you were visiting beantown. I prefer staying in Boston, so I applied to a couple of schools here. Geographical location is something I take into account. Do you have any geographical preference? I see you are from the lone star state. One of my friends is from UT Austin and wasn't too happy with the Longhorn's performance this year. Lolz. Speaking of which, NY Mayor Bloomberg anticipates Jets kicking Patriots butt soon and also making all the way to the Super Bowl. Have a good rest of Sunday. p.s. urch is an informative forum, but I do agree people there tend to be more insane than that of thegradcafe. But I have empathy for their insanity. Being in a limbo feels suckyyyyy. -L.

Hi there, please substantiate your claim.

hey, i saw your reply in one of the threads on urch. you truly have an amazing profile. did you have interviews already? how did it go? please provide some insights if you will! best of luck, lawrence

I haven't received any calls. I can feel my brain exploding.