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So You Want to Go to Graduate School? Factors That Influence Admissions to Economics PhD Programs

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Title: So You Want to Go to Graduate School? Factors That Influence Admissions to Economics PhD Programs
Language: English
Authors: Jones, Adam, Schuhmann, Peter, Soques, Daniel, Witman, Allison
Source: Journal of Economic Education. 2020 51(2):177-190.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Economics Education, Doctoral Programs, College Admission, Admission Criteria
DOI: 10.1080/00220485.2020.1731385
ISSN: 0022-0485
Abstract: The authors survey admissions coordinators about the importance of application components in admissions decisions for economics PhD programs. The survey explores the importance of difficult-to-quantify aspects such as a targeted personal statement, strength of letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and related work experience. The most important aspects of an application are GPAs in math and economics, letters of recommendation, and GRE quantitative score. The strength of letters of recommendation carries more weight than the prominence of the letter writer. Top-25 programs place a higher value on undergraduate program rank (for students from both domestic and international universities) and strength of letters of recommendation.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1248064
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The authors survey admissions coordinators about the importance of application components in admissions decisions for economics PhD programs. The survey explores the importance of difficult-to-quantify aspects such as a targeted personal statement, strength of letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and related work experience. The most important aspects of an application are GPAs in math and economics, letters of recommendation, and GRE quantitative score. The strength of letters of recommendation carries more weight than the prominence of the letter writer. Top-25 programs place a higher value on undergraduate program rank (for students from both domestic and international universities) and strength of letters of recommendation.
ISSN:0022-0485
DOI:10.1080/00220485.2020.1731385