Grad School RANKINGS
https://ideas.repec.org/top/top.inst.students.html (IDEAS)
https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-humanities-schools/economics-rankings (US News)
http://econphd.econwiki.com/rank/rallec.htm - Outdated but another reference point
https://www.petersons.com/search/grad?q=economics - Peterson’s, informational rankings
Economists’/Grad Students’ Advice
Chris Blattman (sidebar has many stickied posts about how to apply, what to focus on, and tons of advice for those interested and already in grad school. Focus on development and public policy.)
Dick Startz - A Guide for UCSB Undergraduates Considering a PhD in Economics
George Iskander (technically for STEM PhDs, but very useful advice)
Simon Board - Applying to Graduate Programmes in Economics
Applying to Economics PhD Programs Memo by Alvin Christian
Navigating the Application Process Timeline and Tips by Schweinert and Treanor
Applying to Econ PhDs by Natalie Duncombe
Tips 4 Economists by Masayuki Kudamatsu
Schools’ advce
Grinnell College - Applying to Graduate School
Grinnell College - Deciding if Graduate School Is Right for You
UC Berkeley - Writing the Personal Statement (and Statement of Purpose)
Aggregators
EconPhd.net (now defunct, but still full of useful info and links)
AEA - readings for students considering graduate study in economics
Forums
advice on the NSF
Preparing for the NSF by Natalie Duncombe
Writing an NSF application by Chris Blattman
NSF Fellowship Guide by Alex Lang
NSF GRFP Guide by the University of Missouri
8 Tips For Your GRFP Doctors Don’t Want You To Know by David Klinges
NSF GRFP Advice by Mallory P. Ladd
Other
Advice for applying and for the first year, by Ceyhun Elgin and Mario Solis-Garcia
“The Making of an Economist Redux” (Colander, 2003)
US Policy Master's Degrees: Why and When? (Part 1) by US Policy Careers - incredibly informative post on why to consider a policy masters degree, what factors to consider, how to do so, and why for those who are more policy-oriented