Dr. Sara Heller

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Heller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Michigan. She specializes in interventions that reduce crime and improve life outcomes for disadvantaged youth. Her work incorporates large-scale experiments to isolate causal effects of various programs, notably cognitive behavioral therapy-based interventions and summer job programs. Heller's research has notably addressed issues such as gun violence in Chicago and the impacts of youth employment initiatives. With her extensive background in public policy, she actively explores the intersection of economic policy and social outcomes, establishing her as a key figure in the field of applied economics and public policy evaluation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science