John Horton shares hidden admissions checklist for research-focused PhD applicants
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-10-08
Economist John Horton shared candid PhD admissions advice: ace GRE quant, keep strong grades in hard undergrad subjects, get LORs from professors who can vouch you're exceptional, show evidence you can generate research ideas, and make crystal clear you understand you're signing up for research—nothing else.
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