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Yes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n We strongly recommend<\/b> three semesters of calculus; linear algebra, knowledge of mathematical statistics, and probability theory; knowledge of differential equations. Real analysis is also very helpful. Familiarity with computer programming is valuable, but not essential. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n The entire application is reviewed and considered. All components of the application\u2014i<\/span>ncluding quality of preparation, courses taken and grades received, letters of recommendation, work experience related to economics, the personal statement, and GRE test scores\u2014<\/span>are important to the admission committee.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Students who have completed files by December 31st\u00a0 will receive information about their doctoral admissions status starting March 1st.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n All admitted students are offered up to five years of fellowship support, which means we cannot accept more than a certain number of applicants. We receive far more applications than we have spots in our first-year class. Therefore, most applicants cannot be accepted. When you receive your decision letter, you will be placed in one of three admissions categories:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Please see PhD Expenses & Financial Aid<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to alert the director of graduate admissions and the graduate admissions committee of some information relevant to your application, please send an email to phdecon@bu.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n This material will be placed in your file, where it will be reviewed by our faculty. However, in view of the large number of applications to the graduate program (close to 800 last year), it is not possible for us to respond to each\u00a0individual email.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nWhat if I have only a BA (or other undergraduate) degree? Can I still apply for the PhD program?<\/h4>
What are the basic math requirements\/recommendations?<\/h4>
What are the most important characteristics that you look for in an applicant to the PhD program?<\/h4>
Application Decisions<\/h2>\n
When will I hear from BU?<\/h4>
What are the possible outcomes of my application to BU?<\/h4>
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Financial Aid and Related Matters<\/h2>\n
Contacting Faculty<\/h2>\n
Is it useful for me to contact the director of graduate admissions concerning my application?<\/h4>