How many schools are people applying to?

[anxious2011]

Hey guys,

I'm pretty new to this and don't have too many friends applying for PhDs in Finance or the Social Sciences in general. I just wanted some perspective on how many PhD programs those applying to fields like FInance or Economics generally apply to? I have about 12 programs listed, and migkt apply to a couple more Masters programs in England? Is this a good number? Is this too much?

Thanks!

[hedgequant]

Not sure if I am typical, but I have completed 14 applications, and may add 2-3 more with Feb deadlines. Hope this helps, and gl.

[psi456]

I applied to four, got rejected from one so far... may apply to one additional for safety sake.