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.

摘要

作者调查了招生协调员，以了解经济学博士课程招生决策中应用程序组件的重要性。该调查探讨了难以量化的方面的重要性，例如有针对性的个人陈述，推荐信的强度，课外活动以及相关的工作经验。应用程序最重要的方面是数学和经济学上的GPA，推荐信和GRE定量分数。推荐书的强度要比写信人的突出重要。排名前25位的课程对本科课程排名（针对来自国内外大学的学生）和推荐信的强度具有更高的价值。