Jrichardson10 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'm applying for a Ph.D in Econ from Claremont McKenna this fall (Top 15 in Liberal Arts, Number 1 or 2 in Liberal Arts Econ) with a 3.6 overall. (3.6 in Mathematics and 3.9 in Economics). Double major with more math than econ. My top 3 choices are Harvard, Yale and Stanford. I am the top student (and one of the only) applying for a Ph.D in the fall from my school and have 3 very good letters from nationally reputed (although not necessarily internationally reputed) professors. I have worked with one of these professors on his research projects. Once as an RA and once as a Co-Author. Both will likely be published. I know it's a crap shoot and that even an applicant with a 4.0 with perfect GRE's gets turned down easily by these schools. But do I have a legitimate chance? Also, I don't NEED funding but would obviously prefer it. Percentile rankings on GRE: 800Q: 94th 560V: 77th 6.0AW: 98th Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialcomm Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I don't think anyone can tell you for sure what your chances are. There are way too many unknown factors at work. But based on what you said, I think with a strong personal statement and good networking you'll be a strong candidate. Do you have contacts at the schools you want to attend? Do what you can to build relationships before/while you're applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modernity Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I agree... I think all you really need is a strong SOP. You pretty much have everything else checked off the list. Now its just really a matter of fit with the programs you're applying to, and that you know better than any of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younglions Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Have you taken real analysis? I recommend checking out the testmagic economics forum. It's very active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoorstockinger Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 The odds of you getting into one of your top three choices is exactly 52.3%. The chances of you getting into your second choices are 61.7% and there is an 11.9% chance that you won't be admitted anywhere at all during this admission cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrichardson10 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 How did you get those numbers?? MisisonGRE? also, I didn't mention any second choice schools... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesotan Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 How did you get those numbers?? MisisonGRE? also, I didn't mention any second choice schools... rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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