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Hi everyone,

I’m planning to apply for a PhD in Accounting and would greatly appreciate your insights on which programs, based on my profile and the list of universities I’m targeting, I might have a higher chance of admission to.

My Profile:
  • GMAT Focus Edition: 605
  • IELTS: 7.5
  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.77 / 4.0
  • Class Rank: 1st out of 500+
  • Master’s Degree: Master of Accounting
  • Teaching Experience: 5+ years (undergraduate-level accounting courses)
  • Publication: 1 paper in a local academic journal

Target Universities:
  1. University of Houston
  2. Temple University
  3. Rutgers–Newark/New Brunswick
  4. Florida Atlantic University
  5. University at Buffalo (SUNY)
  6. Fordham University
  7. Pace University
  8. Drexel University
  9. Wayne State University
  10. Rochester Institute of Technology
  11. University of Texas at Dallas
  12. Ohio State University
  13. Bentley University
  14. Florida International University
  15. University of Waterloo
  16. University of Texas at Arlington
  17. Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge
  18. University of Cincinnati
  19. University of Memphis
  20. University of Central Florida

I’d be grateful for any advice on:
  • Which programs are more realistic given my profile?
  • Are there schools on this list that are long shots or better fits?
  • Any suggestions for additional programs to consider with my background?

Thanks in advance for your help and time!
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