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Hey All, you're probably sick of posts like this but here goes.

I'm thinking about applying for a PhD in Political Economy. I graduated from an Ivy League university in May 2010 with a joint B.A. in Development Studies (Honors) and Economics. I really enjoyed what I studied, but wasn't particularly strong on the quantitative part of Econ (though that could have been because of how it was taught). I have very limited knowledge of using statistical analysis programs (STATA, SPSS, and the like). I'm definitely interested in Political Science and how it relates to Economics, but at times I found Econ rather dry. I am REALLY interested in research - writing papers, engaging with material intellectually. Do you think I'm applying for the right program?

If so, how would my application look:

GPA: 3.83 / 4.0

Honors thesis in Development Studies (wrote on media representation of ethnic conflict in India)

Working right now at a management consulting firm that has pretty much nothing to do with research.

Haven't taken GREs yet.

Thanks!

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