(To add detail: both Econ and Math are “snobbish” PHD programs, where sheer institution name matters regardless of personal accomplishment. Young Econ scholars are trying to change that, especially in growing fields involving climate or inequality. In Math, nope. So far, they’re fine with their “snobbish” system. That’s why if his goal is a PHD in Math then Rice would matter and why looking at what USC does, both at the undergrad and grad levels, is important for Econ. Honors College students will be allowed to take grad courses BTW. So, emailing both depts will be useful. Also, this doesn’t necessarily mean Applied Math, which is a different animal.)
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