Hi all, I am making this post for advice on the tiers of schools (or specific programs) I should apply for, given my background (and also whether I should retake my GRE).
Demographics: Mixed race (half-white, half-Filipino) male
School: University of Florida, Overall GPA 3.8/4.0
Degrees: B.A. in Economics, B.S. in Statistics
Coursework: A in Calc 1-3, Probability, Time Series, Sets and Logic, Diff Eq; B+ in Linear Algebra; B in Statistical Theory, Real Analysis
Research: Bachelors Thesis, 2 semesters of RA to Economist (Econometrics focused)
LORs: Prof who taught Economic Research class, Prof who I RAd for (and also TAd for, and also was my thesis advisor), my current boss at my job
Experience: Around 9 months of working as a Junior Data Analyst for a Duty Drawback company (niche field, basically refunds for tariffs)
GRE: Took today for first time, unofficial scores were 164Q/164V
If there’s any more information people would like to know, please let me know, and I’ll try to provide it. Thank you!
