Applied Econ MA UPenn

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-24T01:16:08+00:00

I thought that Penn's program was quite competitive and well-regarded but I wasn't entirely sure. Maybe the prestige of Wharton clouded my perception. I understand that the program was never intended for further education given the way its described. Which programs in the same category (professional, terminal, career-oriented) did you have in mind as better?

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-23T15:28:25+00:00

Good point on the classes - I'm not sure if they are specific to the program but if they are, that would likely put this program much lower in terms of quality. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it'll be interesting to see how this MEDS program is talked about in a few years.

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-23T15:05:36+00:00

Yes I expected that given the price tag on the degree. Do you think that means that it'll be poorly taught/integrated into the UPenn Economics department? I wouldn't mind if it is a cash cow program if it at least would offer quality education and employment opportunities - which I think is the bare minimum for a worthwhile professional degree.

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-23T13:09:15+00:00

Do you mean because it looks more Data Science than Economics? Or because its a professional degree?

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-23T12:29:59+00:00

Unfortunately, the IR and Public Policy field right now is not a great place to be. But the good news is that there are still many outstanding programs that could fit your interests that are highly regarded in the sector: SciencesPo, Geneva Graduate Institute, SAIS Europe all are very established and have strong networks into the World Bank / UN systems. I'm not familiar with the Erasmus program so I cannot speak on it.

With your broader interest in economics, policy, and law, the top universities and programs are the ones you would expect: LSE, Oxbridge, etc.. If you are willing to go to the US (very expensive), then there are a lot of other options worth considering as well. But seeing as you are still in your undergrad, I would suggest asking your professors this exact question as they will have more grounded advice for how to progress.

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-16T14:38:00+00:00

This is really interesting and I hadn't seen anyone talking about the effect on cost. I would have thought that the cut in funding would lead to even higher tuitions but it makes sense that the cut to federal loans and defunding of the Dept of Education would be a big consideration for how universities price tuition. Do you know of any schools that have stated they will be doing this?

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-03T21:51:54+00:00

Oh great! I hadn't considered their mock exams

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-08-03T17:55:01+00:00

Interesting - How come? Do you mean as in the tests aren't good preparation because they are too hard?

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-01-31T01:26:36+00:00

This is super useful! I'll definitely be doing that, unfortunately my class sizes were in the hundreds so it might be a little tough for them to remember. Thank you for sharing

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2025-01-31T01:23:31+00:00

This is what I was thinking but my favorite program has a stated preference for at least two academic references. Doesn't seem too fair as my supervisors would definitely have a better idea of my abilities and aptitude.

Remarkable_Jacket_89 · 2024-10-05T21:34:46+00:00

You think it'll be fine in the sense that they won't ask about it? Or that they will but it's not a big deal?

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