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Yknow, I got hard-core mixed reviews when reaching out to different admissions boards asking if I would be automatically eliminated from the candidate pool for not having a strong quant background. Econ is such that on the one hand, it’s a social science, and on the other hand, it’s relatively more quantitative than other social sciences. I think all of this math hype (to the extent of ‘you need a graduate math degree to get a graduate degree in economics’) is a bit excessive. I think that maybe you wouldn’t be fit for some programs, but I bet you’re a great candidate for others of equal merit. I do thank you for not being rude in your responses, and thank you for being insightful. I wish you the best!

Woooowwww I mean, I don't know what Econ PhD programs you are interested in, but I have a friend who is in a PhD program at U Minnesota who went into it with something like an MPP and a background in History. Granted, he did go to Tufts and I think he has good experience behind him, I would think that the competition wouldn't be so bad for someone in your position. Have you applied and been rejected? I basically came on here to try to test how inflammatory the internet is.

Yeaaaah. I sorta did that. I feel so, so on the fence. I know I ultimately want to go for a PhD; I guess I'll see where I get in and decide whether or not to wait another year and take math classes and then apply for a PhD program. For some reason, I think that getting a MS/MA first would make me more fit to do research? How do you feel about that?

Yeah, I don't have any senators for my LOR. or the impressive undergrad background.

Hello! I just wanted to see how I measured up. I am applying to MS and MA Econ programs - I picked a few very selective programs and a few not-very-selective programs. I am very passionate about Economic research. I thought going for a MS/MA before applying to a PhD program would at least give me the advantage of grad-level econometrics, a few better reference letters, some data science experience, and maybe a paper or something to speak to. While I know I’m not cut for top-15 (who knows, maybe not top 50) I wonder if I am competitive as a candidate at all. Basically, I plan to apply and if I don’t get in anywhere, my next step would be to continue working full-time, taking math classes, and learning R on the side. Undergrad: Anonymous, Nobody-Cares State School. Undergrad Major: Accounting with a minor in Econ. I’m currently enrolled in calc 1, as I skated around this requirement somehow. I do have Intermediate Micro and Trade Theory under my belt? Undergrad GPA: 3.56 LOR: 2 undergrad Econ professors, and my former employer Am I going to be shunned now because I didn’t break 160+ on the Quant?