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  1. Is it possible to concentrate in 2 different regions for instance you want to do studies on India Vs. Countries in Northern Africa? Or do you have to pick one area and just do that.
  2. Your waiting for GW right? You need funding to go or you going to take a chance?
  3. thank you!!! I am trying to decide between doing CPE and IPE
  4. I would say having a decent footing in Economics, and Average to above average Statistical skills may be enough. I have not started, but I have been told that a BS in Econ (i have that) pretty much covers the prep needed. Now can you answer me a question. What is the difference between CPE and IPE? What questions would each answer (a basic question is fine). I cannot find a clear cut answer to this question
  5. Not that I am a chemist, I have been told you should relax and think about research questions, read relevant literature, etc. Not like reading for school, but read what interests you and see what is going on in the field. One big thing i was told, which was good advice, was to read what students are writing dissertations on currently.
  6. My DGS told me that once you have taken the appropriate methods courses, that we should try and publish at mid-tier and above journals. The papers we write in class, especially the final ones, should be of publishable quality. Then the dissertation should be publishable also.
  7. MIT is more well rounded. Oxford is more focused towards FE. Top hedge funds go to MIT that may not go elsewhere. Worth the $$$$
  8. Spend the money on Columbia/JH. It will be worth it. Period. Look at where each school places.
  9. No, you are right about the 2nd choice thing. at at the PhD level (post MA) its tough to make the argument that you need to transfer, other than you just dont want to be there
  10. The Main thing you would have to live with is the psychic costs. I put my life on hold twice. And it has sucked both times. this last year, i have been depressed once a month. Why? Because my life is on hold. you have to live with this decision 365 days. And you are in a good place because at the end of the day, you have some idea what to expect. You know the quality. If it is not up to your standards, dont go, but be prepared to live with your choice. How is your job situation...do you think that is going to change? Will be sitting at home still living the same ol life? Running errands, watching tv, etc. not learning. not advancing. Can you live with that? Even if you get a job, if it is not 100% what you want to do, can you live with working a job that you are not satisfied with, knowing that you could be in England learning and advancing as a scholar? You will be stuck for a year. Most people who defer, go on to MA's but that option is dead since you have one. Finally, are you willing to start paying on your loans and do you have the ability to do so? Also are you willing to take the risk on "life happening?" Maybe you may meet someone and want to get married, settle down, influence school selection, etc...are you willing to take that chance? Also are you willing to take the risk of hitting the job market a year later? If you can answer all these positively, then wait. if not, go.
  11. Think about the signals you are being sent. Lets use economic reasoning. You have been rejected to every school but Ox/LSE. No school has admitted you, or offered you funding. However Ox/LSE has decided to admit you and fund you. Why is this? 1. Your GPA/GRE was satisfactory 2. They figured that you are a strong enough fit to give acceptance and funding So answer these questions: 1. So why would Ox/LSE choose to admit you and no one else? 2. PV theory - Things are worth more today than they are tomorrow - if you give up a funded Ox/LSE offer this yr for a *chance*, you may do better, you may not. Is it worth the risk? 3. What are you going to do to strengthen your profile by next year? Are your improvement in your GRE or other minimal changes going to be enough to garner you a higher admission next year? You more than likely already have a MA, so you really can't get another one... 4. Psychic cost - Will you be able to live with yourself knowing you have up a sure thing at a good uni for a chance at a better uni. Will you mentally be able to cope with your whole life on hold? easy to make the decision today to give it up, but I made a mistake 2 yrs ago and i live with it every day knowing my situation can be different. I have fallen into depression multiple times this year because my life is essentially on hold. It is not fun. 5. If your results are the same, or worst next yr, will you be able to live with yourself?
  12. I would definitely take the statistician's word for it
  13. Can you even run STATA on a Mac? I know you cant use excel plugins on a mac
  14. I mean BU is a respectable school, and they do what you want and you are sure of that. I think it would be foolish for a "chance" at a top 20. And spending more money. And wasting time of your life. Do the MA funded and leave if you want....
  15. Give it a try. If you dont like it, jump ship with a free MA (if you already do not have one). I am assuming you do not because you are thinking about MAPSS.
  16. I found a William Hsieh at Indiana University South Bend on the Fulbright Database...
  17. There is no guarantee for funding. So again it comes down to risk profile. Personally, I would take OSU. But I am not afraid to take risks, especially for a top 20 degree that you will more than likely get a decent job. Especially if you have the first 2 yrs covered...But I embrace risk.
  18. I am in awe that people have unfunded AND funded offers and are holding the unfundeds...those are the easiest to give up
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