Dr. Avantika Pal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Avantika Pal is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She serves as an educator and researcher, focusing on critical issues in household finance and the impacts of financial relief measures for homeowners facing foreclosure. Her research emphasizes the importance of advocating for homeowners and shows that granting additional time can significantly improve their chances of remaining financially stable. Avantika completed her Ph.D. in Finance at the Olin Business School at Washington University in 2024, after earning her Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute and her Bachelor's degree with High Honors in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. She is actively involved in academic discussions and conferences, contributing to various panels and discussions on pressing financial issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching finance courses and conducting research in finance.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.