JoshEiermann

Ah ok perfect... now I can rest my mind with that. Thanks a lot!

I have a friend who has recently taken the GRE and said you can choose between either 2 verbal and 3 quantitavite or 3 verbal and 2 quantiative sections. Is this true? I am having trouble find this info or if it is even reliable. If so, what would you recommend I do for the three sections based on my skills? -I am pretty sure I can get above a 165 on my quantitative, which is the bar for my top grad school. -My vocab level is likely similar to a 6th grader. I am absolutely terrible with vocab. My brain is fried from summer class and studying for the GRE, so I will leave this open to you guys. What combo will give me better chances at a higher score? I just can't tell if taking more Math should give me more chances for mistakes or higher scores...I'm twisted in a spiral of reasoning. Thanks!!

I am about to apply to schools, and I would love to live in another country for 4 years. I have travelled the world, and I have no problem with culture adjustment or any other living concerns. However, my teachers tell me that a PhD in economics is not valued so much if it earned outside of the U.S. My reason for choosing schools abroad is not to just live abroad. Honestly, I am not the brightest student in the world, and my professors get my nerves up and say that I need to commit for the 4 years. Again, I have no problem working my butt off, but I am nervous of my ability. To get a PhD in Economics in the U.S., you need to first get past the prelim/core 2 years, and only if you pass the exams to continue the last two years of research are you awarded a Masters. I am afraid that I will end up paying tuition and living to just realize I'm in over my head and leave with two years of nothing if I am not accepted into the last two years. (I am usually pretty confident, but I am starting to panic with everything happening so quick now. I am sure I will pass the exams, but this anxiety is coming over me.) However, in other countries, you first earn your Masters degree seperately or in a joint program, and then you take tests to get into their PhD program. I feel this might be a safer option for me. Do I have this right? Also, if I'm not mistaken, school is very cheap in places such as Europe? I noticed the tuition is far less than the U.S. without fellowship, or is this only for native students? Can anyone help or give me advice? If you need more info like my top school choices, let me know.

I am on the verge of taking my GRE and applying to schools for an Economics PhD... follow my journies if you wish as I start applying to schools! I also will post some good study music if you're looking for something fresh. Here's my blog: http://pursuephd.wordpress.com/