Hi there. I was also wondering about this program as preparation for a PhD in Political Economy. My records are patchy from years ago ((over a decade) when I completed my first two years in college. My last two years completed I have a 3.9, completed an honors thesis, with a BA in PolSci and minor in Econ and math upto DiffEq, with only one B in Calc 3. I am looking to get more prepared for a PhD program in PolEcon at a top tier school. Also, I am not applying straight in PhD programs because I have a 21/2 year old so I would like to wait until she is in school more hours. I live in fl and unfortunately no close schools offer a Masters in Econ. Any advice?