M.Sc. Economics @ LSE

[Kiara]

Hi,

I am applying to various masters programs in Econ for fall 2011 and would really appreciate it if anyone is willing to evaluate my profile. I wish to do a PhD immediately after my masters

Ugrad: Economics and Mechanical Engineering (double degree from a highly reputed Engineering college in my country)

GPA: 7.8/10

Econ GPA: 8.9/10

RecoLetters: Two from Econ (average), One from Management prof (good)

SOP: Haven't started writing yet (I know I need to hurry!)

Research Interests: Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Research work: Nothing published. One project on behavioral economics, undergrad thesis at Carnegie Mellon Univ (to be completed in my final semester)

Experience: 6 months internship at the top economic policy research organization in my country

Things that matter: Reputation of the college

Things that don't matter: Funding

Although I am applying to NYU (MA), Duke (MA), Oxford (MPhil) and Cambridge (MPhil) as well, I don't think I stand a chance at Oxbridge and I am not too keen on NYU and Duke. Any suggestions on where else I should applying?

I would be thankful to anyone willing to comment on my chances of getting through LSE as I think the MSc Econ there would be a perfect stepping stone to a PhD in the US

Thanks!