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Hi political scientists. I have been preparing my application for 2021 MA application at UBC. I was hoping some one may have some advice about what classes should I take and an evaluation for my profile. Here are my stats. Undergrad Institution: Known research university in Vancouver, Major Communication (current CGPA 3.85) Minor Political Science. Relevant courses: Pre cal (A-), Introductory Stat (A-), Communication quant research (A+), Communication qual reseach (A), Political Economy (A-) Political Science courses: Introduction (A), Introductory game theory (A+), Intro Pol quant in R (A+), 2 courses in Pol Intermidiate quant (A, A-), International Relation (A) GRE: not required Type of student: International female Applying to: UBC MA Pol Sci, SFU MA Pol Sci, U of Vic MA Pol Sci Research experience: only through coursework, can coworking with a PhD student in writting a paper. My profile is weak in many dimensions. Fortunately, I have 2 more semesters to improve. Unfortunately, I have no idea what committee is finding at applicant. Could you please advice; Could you please advice me on what additional classes I should take to improve my chance of getting into these programs? What should I do to improve my current weak profile And, generally, what makes a good candidate applicant for UBC MA? in term of GPA, courseworks, research experience Thank you for your help!! I appreciate any input, bashing, etc.

PROFILE: Type of Undergrad: B.A. (honors) Economics at relatively known school in California (UCSD) Undergrad GPA: 3.55/4 Type of Grad: M.A. Economics, Simon Fraser University (Vancouver) Grad GPA: 3.67/4 (first term) GRE: is not required Math Courses (all undergrad): Statistics I (A), Calculus (3 semesters) (A A A), Linear algebra (A) Undergrad econ courses: introduction to micro and macro (A A), 2 semesters Macroeconomics (A B+), 3 semesters Microeconomics (B- A A), Intermediate Micro (A), 3 semesters Econometrics (A+ B+ A+), Game Theory (A), Decisions under uncertainty (B-), Mathematical Economics (A-), Economic Development (A), Monetary Economics (B+), Financial Martkets (B), Demographic Analysis and Forecasting (B+) Grad econ courses: Advanced micro (A), Theoretical Econometrics (B), Economics Taxation (A) Letters of Recommendation: Econ grad dept chair at grad school, Econometrics prof at grad school, Econometrics prof at UCSD (class I got A+), all three letters are likely not exceptionally strong. Research Experience: none Teaching Experience: TA in the second year and TA during grad school (undergrad statistics/undergrad maths/undergrad intermediate macro/grad advanced macro) Research Interests: Behavioral Economics,Monetary Economics SOP: Average Concerns: NO research experience and average/low GPA, low Econometrics grades Coding skills: Stata Applying to : (All Ph.D. except for 1) SFU, Calgary, McMaster, Queen's, Western Ontario, McGill, UBC MSc in Finance, UBC Ph.D. in Strategic Economics (Business Administration) Could you please comment on my chance of getting in to these schools?