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Hi Everyone -- Next year, I was planning on applying to graduate school in the US and MA programs in Canada (both for Economics). I know that certain schools are better for certain people, however I am just looking for a general approximation of how high I should aim.

Ideally, I would want to go to the University of Toronto MA in Economics Doctoral Stream (The fully funded stream).

I have had several professors read my letter of intent and have only recieved positive feedback. I also have two great reference letters from two distinguished economics professors.

School: York University
Program: B.A., Spec. Hons. Economics
Cumulative GPA: ~7.2 out of 9.0
Major GPA (Economics): above 8.0
GRE Quant: 169; GRE Analytical: 5.0


Unfortunately my cumulative math GPA is around a C+ because I was a math major for two years and my grades were not outstanding due to external issues outlined in my letter of intent.

Grades - Economics:
Intro to Micro - A
Intro to Macro - A+
Inter. Micro I - A
Inter. Macro I - A
Inter. Micro II - A
Inter. Macro II - A
Labour Economics: Theory (Writing) - A+
Approaches to Global Economics (Writing) - A
Industrial Organization - A
International Trade - A
Monetary Economics I - A
Use of Economic Data - A+
Financial Economics - A+
Advanced Macro - A
Advanced Micro - A+
Econometrics - A+

(Masters) Labour Economics - A
(Masters) Auction Theory in Industrial Organization - A-

Grades - Recent Math Courses:
Inter. Mathematics for Economists - A+
Computational Mathematics - A+

Grades - Math Courses in Progress:
4th year - Experimental Design
4th year - Probability Models

Other math courses that I have completed but with relatively low/average marks in my first two years include: Calc 1 & 2 & multivariable, Linear 1 & 2, Proofs, computing for math & stats, stats 1&2, elementary probability, and mathematical theory of interest.

 

Although it may not be relevant, I have also held many club memberships and executive club positions, including president and vice-president. Additionally, I have roughly 4 years of experience in insurance.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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