<p>I'm an undergrad sophomore math/economics double major (financial emphasis) interested in applying to a graduate school (Phd level) in economics in three years. My ultimate goal is to become an econometrics professor or some type of researcher in the field. Although my experience with economics is limited, and I know that most of the undergrad programs are simplified and theoretical, I'm looking forward to the rigor and exploration that the major involves.</p>
<p>To keep things short, I'm wondering what would be some necessary steps to prepare for grad school? The GRE? What can I do in order to stand out from other applicants? I come from a 2nd-tier liberal arts school so my access to grad-level courses and other typical university advantages are limited. I do, however, have a 3.9 GPA and I'm great at math (so far at the differential equations, linear algebra etc. level).</p>
<p>Even though I have a long way to go, what are my realistic chances of getting into a top grad school from a moderate-level college?</p>
<p>Anything helps :-)</p>