Hi, I interviewed last week (1/27) and haven't heard back as of yet. From last year's thread, it seems like they take longer to follow up post interview than other schools.
Thanks for the info, hope you get the decision soon!
Hi, I interviewed last week (1/27) and haven't heard back as of yet. From last year's thread, it seems like they take longer to follow up post interview than other schools.
Hello,
I have an interview for VCU MHA program on February 13th. Does anyone know the chances of being accepted to the VCU program if offered an interview? I heard that they tell you their decision on the day of the interview. Is that still true? In addition, any help/tips/recommendations that could help me prepare for the interview would be awesome.
Thanks
MHA or MBA only, no MPH, use the MPH thread
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Interviewing with UMich and UNC in the next couple weeks. Can anyone provide some information on what the interview experience was like?
Updates:
Accepted: Johns Hopkins, Cornell (w/scholarship), Columbia (w/o an interview...not sure how that happened)
Withdrew/Declined: University of Minnesota, Ohio State, VCU, Rush
Scheduled Interviews: Michigan (next week), UNC- Chapel Hill (the week after)
Curious to know what everyone's top choices are and for what reasons.
Hey Everyone,
I've been following this thread pretty closely (I've also read through the previous year's thread), and I finally decided to create an account and post for myself.
It seems like the most reputable rankings for MHA programs come from the U.S. World News & Report. As we know, many of the big name schools (i.e. Hopkins, Cornell, & Columbia) are ranked lower than lesser-known schools that boast high-ranked programs (i.e. Minnesota, VCU). I've received interviews for every school I've applied to except Michigan (still pending): JHU (accepted), Ohio State, VCU, Columbia, Cornell, Minnesota. I've begun deliberating some of my options (assuming my interviews go well), and I've struggled to figure out the brand vs. program rank dilemma. Hopkins undoubtedly has the most reputable name is medicine and health care, although its rank is 11 (granted, these rankings were last updated in 2011 and may have changed). I've done research on all the programs (curriculum, placement trends, etc.), and although some schools have more comprehensive curricula, I'm convinced that a school like Hopkins has tremendous networking potential with the best of the best across the country.
I was curious to see what your guys' thoughts were on my assessment.
Additionally, if you have any questions regarding the schools I've mentioned, I'd be happy to help!
Accepted to Columbia, yale, UMinn, JHU.
How many accepted to hopkins r planning to go there? From what I have heard the first 9 months r totaly cramped up plus Baltimore is not all that appelaing to me. I think I'm gona put down my deposit for columbia
Hey do you have any tips for the VCU interview/ how was your interview experience there, what were some of the questions they asked ?
I had the visit day with UMich. It's an entire day (9-3) with many opportunities to speak with people, including faculty, alumni, and current students. I think that they want to observe how you interact with people as there is a group presentation they have applicants do. As for the interview itself, it was about a half an hour with a faculty member at the end of the day. General interview questions. Everyone was nice, and even though on paper it seems like it would be a stressful day, it flowed well and wasn't nerve wracking.
UMich is my top choice for the following reasons:Just out of curiosity– how strongly are you considering the program/what's your top choice and why? Since admissions are flowing in for many people, I'm trying to start a discussion about people's rationales for choosing schools so we can better evaluate our respective decisions.
I also got in at Georgetown. I would love to go, but the sticker shock of that tuition alone is definitely a bit terrifying.Hey guys, I'm already in the MPH thread but thought I'd add my stats here and give some hope to those with a less than stellar profile.
School: Temple University
GPA: ~3.3 , Neuroscience major
GRE: Q: below 50%, V: Above 50%, W: 4.5
Applied: In addition to MPH programs with an HPM focus, Georgetown MHSA (12/8), Johns Hopkins (12/8) MHA, UMD College Park MHA (12/8)
Rejected: patiently waiting for Hopkins to send me my rejection letter lol
Accepted: 2 MPH programs with HPM focus, Georgetown (2/10)
Interview: Georgetown has you upload a video interview using likelive as a part of your application
Attending: unsure.
I haven't heard from University of Maryland which is starting to bug me because I saw on grad cafe and on the MPH thread that ppl have started receiving decisions. I didnt think Georgetown would accept me, I had pretty much completely wrote them off. But I do think I had excellent letters of recommendation and my statement of purpose was pretty good (in my biased opinion lol). Also, unlike most of you, Im coming directly from undergrad (I graduate in May) so I dont have a ton of practical "real world" experience. I did complete an awesome internship this past summer where I conducted research in health policy on the implementation demographic data standards that were outlined in the PPACA.
but here is my dilemma with Georgetown..it is a dream school but its soooooo expensive. I have 0 debt from undergrad, so I dont take too kindly to the thought of being in debt. Georgetown is ~45k a year which is insane. However, I was formerly premed and so I would have likely been in 2X the debt had I gone that route. I dont want money to keep me from attending and end up settling for a public state school that doesn't have as good a program just for the sake of saving money, but I do admit Im hesitant to commit to Georgetown. I think I'm going to contact some of their graduates and ask them for their take on it.
Anyone else in a similar situation where finances have you second guessing a top choice?
I know !! I dont have any debt from undergrad thankfully but I just dont think im willing to take on that much. Its absolutely ridiculous and it sucks because I would love to go there as well. It was a reach school for me. What other programs are you considering?I also got in at Georgetown. I would love to go, but the sticker shock of that tuition alone is definitely a bit terrifying.
I know !! I dont have any debt from undergrad thankfully but I just dont think im willing to take on that much. Its absolutely ridiculous and it sucks because I would love to go there as well. It was a reach school for me. What other programs are you considering?
No. the likelive interview that was required as part of the application serves as your interview. They restructured their application, in previous years they did in person interviews but now you just submit that video of yourself answering the questions they list online.I haven't heard back from Georgetown yet. Did you guys have an interview?
I got accepted to USC today. So excited! received the merit scholarship. I am beyond happy.
Just got in at Columbia (MHA) and Yale (MPH-HCM). I will most likely end up choosing Yale.
Accepted to Columbia, yale, UMinn, JHU.
How many accepted to hopkins r planning to go there? From what I have heard the first 9 months r totaly cramped up plus Baltimore is not all that appelaing to me. I think I'm gona put down my deposit for columbia
Great to hear that you had a pleasant experience! My visit day is next Monday, so I'm excited to learn more about the program.
Just out of curiosity– how strongly are you considering the program/what's your top choice and why? Since admissions are flowing in for many people, I'm trying to start a discussion about people's rationales for choosing schools so we can better evaluate our respective decisions.
Congrats! I've been calling them and asking about the status of my app! I submitted my app towards the end of October so I could meet the dec 15 scholarship deadline! When did u submit your app?I got accepted to USC today. So excited! received the merit scholarship. I am beyond happy.
Hi, I am glad you have chosen Yale as well.Heyyy, what are your reasons of choosing Yale? I'm likely gonna choose Yale too!!
Hi, I am glad you have chosen Yale as well.
1. Class size - much smaller than that of Columbia
2. Grading system - I won't have to study just to excel on exams, or to compete against classmates.
3. Cost of living in New Haven compared to NYC.
4. I am a city person, NYC is a bit too much.
5. It's Yale...
I interviewed on Monday and heard back the next day!Has anyone who interviewed with Columbia this week heard back yet?
So I got into both Yale and University of Iowa. I really would love to go to Yale (class size, grading system, atmosphere, etc.), but I received a GA position from U of Iowa. Doing quick math... I'd save $85,300 over two years if I went to U of Iowa.
Would I be crazy to go to Yale? I don't think there is a way to really justify going to Yale. (All this obviously assumes I do not receive any funding from Yale.)
Thoughts? I mean U of Iowa isn't a bad school at all. Technically ranked the same as Yale.
You just said you would save over $80K. this shouldnt even be a thing. I'd go to Iowa. Sure you will likely have to work a bit harder and network your tail off in order to get some of the offers that may perhaps just be given to you at Yale, but I think its worth it to save that kind of money. But I do understand the whole wanting to go to your dream school...at the end of the day its your decision.So I got into both Yale and University of Iowa. I really would love to go to Yale (class size, grading system, atmosphere, etc.), but I received a GA position from U of Iowa. Doing quick math... I'd save $85,300 over two years if I went to U of Iowa.
Would I be crazy to go to Yale? I don't think there is a way to really justify going to Yale. (All this obviously assumes I do not receive any funding from Yale.)
Thoughts? I mean U of Iowa isn't a bad school at all. Technically ranked the same as Yale.
It sounds like your bottom line calculation lies in determining whether the benefit or additional personal reward of going to Yale is worth $85K.So I got into both Yale and University of Iowa. I really would love to go to Yale (class size, grading system, atmosphere, etc.), but I received a GA position from U of Iowa. Doing quick math... I'd save $85,300 over two years if I went to U of Iowa.
Would I be crazy to go to Yale? I don't think there is a way to really justify going to Yale. (All this obviously assumes I do not receive any funding from Yale.)
Thoughts? I mean U of Iowa isn't a bad school at all. Technically ranked the same as Yale.
I submitted it in early DecemberWhen did you submit your app?