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Hey guys!

GPA: 3.4
Major: double in Biology and Psychology
GRE: 154 V, 153 Q, haven't received writing yet (Do you think I should retake it?)

--I want to go into Environmental Health Sciences--

No paid work experience in public health.

Volunteer/unpaid experience: I worked in Haiti for a week to help children who were orphaned by the Haitian earthquake. Worked in an orphanage, and I helped set up a free clinic for underprivileged people.

I got my Certified Nursing Aide and volunteered in a free clinic for a year. (I was pre-med for a while).

I also volunteered in a microbiology lab as an undergraduate researcher, where I performed research on plant-microbe interactions.

After graduating from college, I worked at the NIH, where I did ovarian cancer research for a year (will get published within six months to a year).

But because of funding issues, I had to find a new job, so now I'm working at Dartmouth College, where I do genetics research.

I tried getting a more environmental-related job, but I couldn't find one or I wasn't qualified for one.

Schools I'm thinking about applying to:

Emory
Yale
Columbia
BU
Brown (General MPH)
-any other schools you might recommend?

Can you chance me please? Thank you!! :love:

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As long as you demonstrate your clear interest in EH and how your experiences can relate, you will have no problem getting in to a majority of the programs you listed.
 
Thanks JMM051.

You said that I would not have any problems getting into MOST schools. What schools in particular do you think I would have trouble getting into and why?

I heard that EHS programs are difficult to get into, particularly Yale and Columbia, because their programs are smaller and therefore, more selective. Would anyone possibly know if this is true or not? They are my top schools.

Thank you!
 
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Hi everyone,

GRE Scores: 162Q, 155V
GPA: 3.1 from University of Washington (yeah... it's not the best in the world) in microbiology

I have 1.5 years and counting of molecular biology research experience at University of Washington
I've participated in an international synthetic biology competition (another molecular biology research experience) and the University of Washington team has won some great awards.
I was also an officer of the UW Microbiology club and did some outreach while I was an officer. I also won an education award from my school while because of it.
I just graduated this June.

I'm planning on applying to (all epi or infectious diseases)
Columbia
Berkeley
Emory
UCLA
San Diego State University

Can anyone tell me whether these are the "right" schools for me to apply to? What are my chances?

Any reply is very much appreciated! Thanks!
 
Ok my turn... watching these threads makes me so nervous but I feel bad not contributing!

Applying for research-intensive programs in infectious disease epidemiology (MSc or MSPH)

GRE: 168V (98%), 164Q (90%), 5.5W (96%)
GPA: 3.77 top-20 research univ

My background is in fairly hippy-ish arts subjects, so I'm worried they might not take me very seriously in Epi departments. I took the full sequence of basic science though, including a year of calc, stats, org chem, and molecular bio.

Applying to:

UIC MSPH
Harvard MS
Emory MSPH
Columbia MS (not a clinician though so it's doubtful)
UC Berkeley MS
McGill MS
UW MS
Yale PhD

Any thoughts? Should I add in some safety schools? Nervous because I don't know so much about what they are looking for in MS candidates... they generally say we have to compete for space with better-qualified PhD applicants
 
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Ok my turn... watching these threads makes me so nervous but I feel bad not contributing!

Applying for research-intensive programs in infectious disease epidemiology (MSc or MSPH)

GRE: 168V (98%), 164Q (90%), 5.5W (96%)
Major: Honors in Geography, second major in Music
GPA: 3.77 top-20 research univ

-Thesis was mathematical modeling of infectious disease emergence
-Wrote a systematic review on an unrelated topic in public health, currently under review so can't say I have a publication yet :(
-Traveling to Uganda (PAID!!) to help run a serological survey of malaria in a formerly non-endemic highland region... that is to say, unless the instability in the DRC doesn't force us to cancel

My background is in fairly hippy-ish arts subjects, so I'm worried they might not take me very seriously in Epi departments. I took the full sequence of basic science though, including a year of calc, stats, org chem, and molecular bio.

Applying to:

UIC MSPH
Harvard MS
Emory MSPH
Columbia MS (not a clinician though so it's doubtful)
UC Berkeley MS
McGill MS
UW MS
Yale PhD

Any thoughts? Should I add in some safety schools? Nervous because I don't know so much about what they are looking for in MS candidates... they generally say we have to compete for space with better-qualified PhD applicants

I think you have a really good chance. Your stats look really good. How about Johns Hopkins?
 
I was really into their program but I got kind of offended because I'm coming from Canada, and JHU was going to make me pay to have my transcript translated (it's in English...) and verified (whatever that means). So the other 8 schools seemed like enough ;)
 
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Hey guys!

I'm new to this thread, so I thought I would throw my hat into the ring.


Major: Health Science
Minor: Public Health
GPA: 3.947
GRE: 317 (Verbal-163 Quant-154 Writing-4.5)

I just graduated in May, so I do not have the work experience that some have; however I have strong leadership experience in numerous extra curricular programs during undergrad. This includes holding vice president in three different organizations.

I did bench top research for two years in lipid physiology, was awarded research grants for my work, completed an honors thesis, and am applying to American Journal of Physiology for a first author paper. My research supervisor says that I have an outstanding opportunity to be published. I also placed second in a research symposium of schools from around the southeast.

I have hundreds and hundreds of volunteer hours through mission trips, local philanthropies, etc. I have also done some extensive shadowing of physicians as well as office managers/practice managers.

I was also awarded "Most Outstanding Student of the Year" from the faculty in my department; which is essentially valedictorian of the department.

I am applying to each of the following schools:

University of Kentucky (MHA and MPH-Health Policy and Management)
East Tennessee State University (MPH-Health Service Administration)
Emory University (MPH-Health Services Management/Infectious Disease)
Yale University (MPH Health Management/Policy)
University of Tennessee (MPH-Health Services Administration)

What do you guys feel like my chances are at these schools? Particularly Yale and Emory. Those are really the two I want to go to.
 
Hey guys!

I'm new to this thread, so I thought I would throw my hat into the ring.


Major: Health Science
Minor: Public Health
GPA: 3.947
GRE: 317 (Verbal-163 Quant-154 Writing-4.5)

I just graduated in May, so I do not have the work experience that some have; however I have strong leadership experience in numerous extra curricular programs during undergrad. This includes holding vice president in three different organizations.

I did bench top research for two years in lipid physiology, was awarded research grants for my work, completed an honors thesis, and am applying to American Journal of Physiology for a first author paper. My research supervisor says that I have an outstanding opportunity to be published. I also placed second in a research symposium of schools from around the southeast.

I have hundreds and hundreds of volunteer hours through mission trips, local philanthropies, etc. I have also done some extensive shadowing of physicians as well as office managers/practice managers.

I was also awarded "Most Outstanding Student of the Year" from the faculty in my department; which is essentially valedictorian of the department.

I am applying to each of the following schools:

University of Kentucky (MHA and MPH-Health Policy and Management)
East Tennessee State University (MPH-Health Service Administration)
Emory University (MPH-Health Services Management/Infectious Disease)
Yale University (MPH Health Management/Policy)
University of Tennessee (MPH-Health Services Administration)

What do you guys feel like my chances are at these schools? Particularly Yale and Emory. Those are really the two I want to go to.

I'd say strong for Yale and Emory, and couple that with a good personal statement on why HPM/HSA is your focus (it seems like your background is slightly more lab-oriented) I'd say you make a very competitive candidate.
 
Thanks JMM051.

You said that I would not have any problems getting into MOST schools. What schools in particular do you think I would have trouble getting into and why?

I heard that EHS programs are difficult to get into, particularly Yale and Columbia, because their programs are smaller and therefore, more selective. Would anyone possibly know if this is true or not? They are my top schools.

Thank you!

I don't think its a matter of "trouble getting in" its a matter of what the schools are looking for and who else is applying this year. You have the credentials to reasonably get in to all of the schools you mentioned. In years past people will get in to say Columbia, and get rejected by Michigan or get into Hopkins not Emory. No real reason why since the schools are of similar caliber. Sometimes it just comes down to things you can't control and won't know.

I would also look at Washington (UW). I don't know too much about their program but I do know that they did have a strong EH program. Also, I would be hesitant to apply to a general MPH since you already know you have a strong interest in EH.


Sidenote, I have a good friend that got her MPH in EH at Emory and is doing her PhD in EH at BU. She enjoyed both programs.
 
I'd say strong for Yale and Emory, and couple that with a good personal statement on why HPM/HSA is your focus (it seems like your background is slightly more lab-oriented) I'd say you make a very competitive candidate.

Agreed.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys. Visited Emory on Friday, and it was phenomenal. I hope that I'm offered a large scholarship, because it'd make it a whole lot easier to decide lol.

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Hi all,
I am med school grad from India and am interested in pursuing a MPH at one of the following:
1. Johns Hopkins
2. Boston Univ
3. Harvard Univ
4. Univ of Michigan -Ann Arbor.

I am yet to appear for my GRE. What kind of a profile is needed to get into one of these schools? What are the GRE scores that would make getting in easier? And finally, is this list too unrealistic?

Thanks!
 
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I have been lurking around this forum for a while. Thought I'd post my stats/profile (not that great). If anyone could comment on my chances, it'd be great.

Grad GPA: 3.42 Molecular Biochemistry, GWU.
GRE: V 152 (56%) Q157 (71%) 3.0 (Sucks that I scored higher on my previous test)
Experience:
1. Undergraduate thesis for 1 year on drug interactions between anti-diabetic drugs on mouse models.
2. Graduate research thesis for 2 years on a gene called Plk1 and hexavalent chromium implicated in lung cancer (basically environmental carcinogenesis research). My head mentor is a big name is cancer survivorship and public health. He's now the deputy director at the Duke Cancer Institute (if that adds any value to my application)
4. Interned at Children's National Medical Center for 1 month doing research on pediatric neuro-oncology.
5. Worked as research fellow for 6 months at GWU's office of tech transfer helping them with biomedical patents and marketability research.
6. Currently working as a research assistant since 6 months in the department of radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel cancer center (No.3 cancer hospital in the US). Doing research on radiation carcinogenesis, breast cancer genes and DNA damage.

I am applying to epi programs and mentioned my concentration as cancer epidemiology (pertaining to my research experience and passion for cancer science).

Applying: Harvard (SM1 cancer epi), Yale (CDE), Boston (epi) and Columbia (epi)

Chances at any of these schools? (Harvard is out of question. Just applied because my senior from GWU got into it)

Thanks.
 
UGPA: 3.7 (Small liberal arts college, decently ranked this year)
Major/Minor: Political Science (3.95), Psychology (4.0)
GRE: 690V, 680Q, 4.5 AWA

Applied: Health Policy MPH at the following: Emory, BU, Harvard (80-hour MSC), Columbia, UPitt, Minnesota, UMich, Berkeley, GWU
Interviews: UMich (TBD), UPitt (12/15)
Accepted: UPitt (12/18)

So, here's the dealio. I'm really worried that I will get flat-out rejected by Berkeley and Harvard (my top two choices) due to a lack of full time work experience. The HPM departments really do stress the work experience as necessary, and all of my extracurricular experience is volunteering part-time and working part-time in non-health sectors.

Problem is, while my school is a great teaching university known in the state to be as tough or tougher than the elite universities nearby, it doesn't have any good professional connections (small isolated town) and career services sucks. Again, my school did me well in the classroom, but its name isn't recognized in a lot of circles, especially when employers can choose from bigger, more elité schools in the area. I had tons of trouble getting non-health sector jobs, and the health sector jobs I could find wouldn't have provided me with useful experience, except for a few that obviously catered to the cream of the crop in this field. Instead, I chose to spend my free time reading academic books about health policy (after applying to jobs for months and getting pretty much nada in return). I made this argument, albeit in softer terms, in my personal statements. I can tell my admissions advisors more about Medicare than they probably ever knew. But I was careful not to complain or make it seem like I was suffering overblown hardship. I was just unlucky on the job market, and I attempted to compensate in the best way I could — self learning. I kept the entire essay positive and upbeat. Admissions hears enough sob stories every day.

So, that's my big application hole. Will admissions take my story into consideration? On the bright side, I have lots of non-health volunteer experience and great recs. I have a clear mission of what I want to achieve in the field in my essays. :) And while I'd love, love, LOVE to go to Cal or Harvard, I'd be perfectly happy going to any of my other schools. I know for sure I want to work in public policy, specifically health policy, but I need a master's to get a job in the field! I think I have a lot to contribute to these schools' classrooms even without the work experience.
 
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Hi all,
I am med school grad from India and am interested in pursuing a MPH at one of the following:
1. Johns Hopkins
2. Boston Univ
3. Harvard Univ
4. Univ of Michigan -Ann Arbor.

I am yet to appear for my GRE. What kind of a profile is needed to get into one of these schools? What are the GRE scores that would make getting in easier? And finally, is this list too unrealistic?

Thanks!
Hope you are aware of the deadlines of these schools. John Hopkins MPH deadline has passed already.
 
I graduated with a low GPA (2.70), majoring in biology. However, during my last semester of undergrad, I got a 4.0, took some graduate level classes after that as a non-credit student, and got A's in them. I also have 3 years worth of research experience, so do I have a chance at getting into any MPH program?
 
Does anyone know how the undergrad institution is factored into this decision. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a 3.5 (3.65 in major) with a degree in neurobiology. I have not been able to find anything on how masters consider the difficulty of the undergrad program.
 
I don't think they will measure the 'difficulty' of the undergrad institution because there aren't any metrics for this. They'll look to see if you can write intelligently and if you have decent test scores to compensate for any GPA issues, but that's about it.

For example, while you graduated from an Ivy, that doesn't mean your classes were any harder or easier than those from, let's say, a small liberal arts college that isn't in the top 20 (like mine). Not to mention that neuro classes at some schools might be much easier than neuro classes or even social sciences classes at other schools. There's no way to measure this, at least not with the data that admissions officers have.
 
UGPA: 3.5 Top ten school (started in engineering, made Dean's list the last two years)
Major/Minor: Neurobiology
GRE : 163 (Q) 161(V) 5.0 (AW), 161 (Q) 163(V) 5.5 (AW) -Mailman said they take the best so I sent both
Experience/Research: Healthcare consulting at two firms (3 years experience) working on both pharmaceutical and health system strategy projects. Work ranges from Clinical trials to implementation of health reform

Applied (all health policy): Harvard (SM2); Columbia(MPH); Hopkins (MPH); University of Michigan(MPH); Yale (MPH) Emory (MPH) UPenn (MPH)

Am I totally crazy? I have no idea how competitive these programs are.
 
Hi All,

UGPA: 2.53 (Its low, but I have really good recommendtions from work)
Major/Minor: Economics and Political Science
GRE : 167(V) 164 (Q) 4 (A)
Experience/Research: Research Associate working as an Assistant Social Support Coordinator at the Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Clinic at Indus Hospital under the Global Fund and the National TB Control Program Pakistan for 1 year and 3 months

Applied (all epi) : Columbia, Emory, GWU, NYU, UTHSC

Are they all totally out of my reach? Any other schools I should consider?
 
I think both of you have a chance! People on here get tied up in a numbers game and forget that a cohesive and passionate letter of intent or statement can go far. Same can be said for the status and quality your LOR.
 
Hello,
I have a BA in English. I graduated with an overall GPA of 3.21. I'm currently pursing two associate degrees--one in Health Information Technology and one in Cancer Information Management. I have a 4.0 GPA in both. I have 1 year left.

I'm light on related experience. I have one year of related experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer. I will complete 4 internships as part of my programs.

I'm interested in health data analysis or epidemiology. I'm wondering:

1. Should I go straight for a graduate degree given that I have a 4-year degree? Or, since the degree is unrelated and the GPA is not so hot, should I consider getting a 4-year degree in health studies, public health, or something similar to strengthen my graduate application?
2. Could a MHA be suitable for preparing for a health data analysis career? Or should I go with a MPH if I choose that career?

Thanks for your insights.
 
UGPA: 3.33

Major/Minor: MBBS from India

GradGPA (if applicable): 3.13 MS(ENT) from India with research done in my post graduation.


GRE : V-150, Q-155, AW-3

Experience/Research (please, be brief):3yrs of work experience- 6months as junior doctor, 2&1/2 years as ENT Specialist with 6months experince in abroad Ministry of Health.

TOEFL- 108.

applied for MHA program

Applied: cornell - applied individually , vcu, jhu, trinity, tulane, texas woman, minnesota, michigan.----- just submitted my application through HAMPCAS . cornell application status - complete.

Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

i am still waiting for my transcripts to be updated in HAMPCAS section. really getting late

What are my chances of making into MHA?????
 
English major from a small, well-respected liberal arts school.

GPA: 3.28 (3.8 in-major)

Grad GPA: 3.3 (from an aborted MPP in global medical and health policy program)

GRE:

Quant: 153 (56%ile)
Verbal: 165 (93%ile)
AW: 6.0 (99%ile)

Previously worked as a lobbyist-for-hire for small businesses in Virginia; I currently work in social work for undocumented latino children (contractor for HHS and DHS).

I'm only applying to Hopkins' MHA program (fiance is in med school can't stray too far from the DC/Baltimore region).

What are my chances?
 
@ALM7
Why not pursue a graduate degree in Health Informatics? I know the University of Texas has a great program, and you can even do it online.

I definitely would not worry about getting another bachelor's. Just build up work experience, and I think you would be fine.

I do know that many schools of public health offer certificate programs, which can be a great way to get your foot in the door and prove that you are interested in public health and can do well in the classes. But really, I think you're fine to just apply!
 
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Hi everyone, I'm new to SDN. I'm a junior, and I'm hoping to apply to MPH/MSPH programs in my senior year. I'm honestly just really scared at my prospects and would like some honest input at my chances.

- Major: Biology, Psychology w/ a Chemistry minor
- GPA: 3.366
- Research assistant in an HIV prevention study connected with Harvard U. I've been working there for a semester and LOVE it. It's actually what made me interested in getting an MPH. I'm getting credit for my psychology major through it and will become a paid research associate some time in the summer.
- Currently work at my university's medical school in the integrative medicine department
- Volunteer experience in hospital
- Good grades in my mathematics courses and average grades in my natural science classes
- Also have some good extracurricular leadership experience
- Willing be doing a summer internship with my county's health department

Anything I could do to improve in the little time I have? Should I take some public health courses even if it means not finishing my psychology major?

I'm applying to UM, FIU, and Nova's programs if that helps. Thanks so much!!!
 
Hi everyone, I'm new to SDN. I'm a junior, and I'm hoping to apply to MPH/MSPH programs in my senior year. I'm honestly just really scared at my prospects and would like some honest input at my chances.

- Major: Biology, Psychology w/ a Chemistry minor
- GPA: 3.366
- Research assistant in an HIV prevention study connected with Harvard U. I've been working there for a semester and LOVE it. It's actually what made me interested in getting an MPH. I'm getting credit for my psychology major through it and will become a paid research associate some time in the summer.
- Currently work at my university's medical school in the integrative medicine department
- Volunteer experience in hospital
- Good grades in my mathematics courses and average grades in my natural science classes
- Also have some good extracurricular leadership experience
- Willing be doing a summer internship with my county's health department

Anything I could do to improve in the little time I have? Should I take some public health courses even if it means not finishing my psychology major?

I'm applying to UM, FIU, and Nova's programs if that helps. Thanks so much!!!
Hello
you have pretty decent GPA and excellent research profile. you should choose the MPH/MS path early,eg:biostat,global health, epi etc.
As you have good grades in maths, u can opt for some courses on biostat.
Start preparing for GRE.
good luck :)
 
Thanks for the reply, AustinTX. That is good food for thought.
 
UGPA: 3.33

Major/Minor: MBBS from India

GradGPA (if applicable): 3.13 MS(ENT) from India with research done in my post graduation.


GRE : V-150, Q-155, AW-3

Experience/Research (please, be brief):3yrs of work experience- 6months as junior doctor, 2&1/2 years as ENT Specialist with 6months experince in abroad Ministry of Health.

TOEFL- 108.

applied for MHA program

Applied: cornell - applied individually , vcu, jhu, trinity, tulane, texas woman, minnesota, michigan.----- just submitted my application through HAMPCAS ON 12/12/12 . cornell application status - complete.

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES FOR MAKING INTO MHA???????
 
I'm in the second semester of my junior year, and I've made up my mind that I want to go for an MPH but haven't taken any public health courses. I'm a biology and psychology double-major, and I don't have time to cram any into my schedule. I do have public health-relevant internships, such as a summer internship at the county health department and working as a paid research associate in an HIV prevention study in the psychology dept at my university (what made me want to pursue the MPH). I have also taken statistics and experimental psychology and did well in both. Will that suffice?

Or should I stay in undergrad for an extra semester to take some public health coursework?
 
UGPA: 3.33

Major/Minor: MBBS from India

GradGPA (if applicable): 3.13 MS(ENT) from India with research done in my post graduation.


GRE : V-150, Q-155, AW-3

Experience/Research (please, be brief):3yrs of work experience- 6months as junior doctor, 2&1/2 years as ENT Specialist with 6months experince in abroad Ministry of Health.

TOEFL- 108.

applied for MHA program

Applied: cornell - applied individually , vcu, jhu, trinity, tulane, texas woman, minnesota, michigan.----- just submitted my application through HAMPCAS ON 12/12/12 . cornell application status - complete.

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES FOR MAKING INTO MHA???????
hi

hopefully u'll get chance in all these unis u have applied.If you want to self fund ur study, then its great; otherwise i think it would be difficult to manage funds with such profile.
best of luck
 
About time I finally post my stats.

major: Biological Science
uGPA: 3.0
GRE: 1320 (760q, 560v, 4.0aw)
Experience: two years research focused on avian influenza
-lead two public health focused spring break trips for week long service
-worked as a patient sitter for the local hospital as well as volunteer in pulmonary exercise clinic
-member of Relay for Life executive board leading campus to raise over $400,000 to donate as well as coordinated awareness events.

MPH Epi for all programs.
Applied: Colorado, UGA, GA Southern, Arizona (11/15)
Pending: SDSU, ETSU, and Oregon State
Accepted: UGA (1/18)!!!!

Any thoughts or insight?
 
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hi

hopefully u'll get chance in all these unis u have applied.If you want to self fund ur study, then its great; otherwise i think it would be difficult to manage funds with such profile.
best of luck
thanks for the advice........i think i ll probably ll apply for loan.....
 
I'm interested in MN & MI MHA programs. I took the GRE today, and i want to know if it has ruined my chances. I'm not too thrilled with my scores. i got 152Q and 155V. I was surprised at how little the prep books helped. there was SO much coordinate geometry, which is despise. The actual GRE questions were very tricky. time was definitely an issue, I randomly guessed on about 10 math questions. I don't feel like studying for this test makes a lot of sense, and i'm disappointed in myself.

I took courses in economics and statistics, and got A's in both. I have a 3.7 gpa, and worked as a medical interpreter for a couple of years. I am an ex-English teacher. I think i have good LORs. Do i stand a chance? I hope i'm still in the running, and that i dont have to consider retaking, it was a horrible experience.:scared:

Thanks!
 
I'm interested in MN & MI MHA programs. I took the GRE today, and i want to know if it has ruined my chances. I'm not too thrilled with my scores. i got 152Q and 155V. I was surprised at how little the prep books helped. there was SO much coordinate geometry, which is despise. The actual GRE questions were very tricky. time was definitely an issue, I randomly guessed on about 10 math questions. I don't feel like studying for this test makes a lot of sense, and i'm disappointed in myself.

I took courses in economics and statistics, and got A's in both. I have a 3.7 gpa, and worked as a medical interpreter for a couple of years. I am an ex-English teacher. I think i have good LORs. Do i stand a chance? I hope i'm still in the running, and that i dont have to consider retaking, it was a horrible experience.:scared:

Thanks!

Try taking at least ten practice tests and then taking it again. Try using CliffsNotes standardized test math review book to relearn the geometry and algebra. I did this and it boosted my diagnostic test score by 10 points on Q. Vocab flash cards helped a little (boosted my score 2 points on V)
 
English major from a small, well-respected liberal arts school.

GPA: 3.28 (3.8 in-major)

Grad GPA: 3.3 (from an aborted MPP in global medical and health policy program)

GRE:

Quant: 153 (56%ile)
Verbal: 165 (93%ile)
AW: 6.0 (99%ile)

Previously worked as a lobbyist-for-hire for small businesses in Virginia; I currently work in social work for undocumented latino children (contractor for HHS and DHS).

I'm only applying to Hopkins' MHA program (fiance is in med school can't stray too far from the DC/Baltimore region).

What are my chances?

No one?

I haven't heard anything from Hopkins yet, but I have the impression that nobody hears from them until mid-March.
 
About me

Undergrad institution and major: San Diego State University - Political Science and Communications

GRE Scores:
V (73%), Q (48%), W (4.5)

Undergrad GPA: 3.63

Professional background: 5 years paid, full-time employment in non-profit public health. Currently a Project Coordinator for a federally-funded HIV and substance prevention program for at-risk young adults in San Francisco Bay Area.

Published in Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse

Applied to policy and management focused programs at: UCLA, Berkeley, Boston University, Columbia, and Emory.

What are my chances of getting into those schools? When should I expect a decision?
 
Hello, all! Congratulations to those who have been accepted into MPH programs. I am proud. I am new to this website, but decided to join because it has been a great relief. Anyways, below are my stats; PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR OPINION ON MY CHANCES OF BEING ADMITTED TO THIS SCHOOL!

UGGPA: 3.5 (UMich)
Major: Public Health and African Studies
GradInfo: N/A
GRE: 143 Q, 145 V, 4.5 AW (HORRIFIC scores, I know; just being honest) (Date: January 2013)
Experience: 1) public health publication,
2)qualitative research experience in Ghana,
3)HIV-education in South Africa and Jamaica,
4) research assistant Toxicology Lab (presentation of findings at U-M and in Canada)
5) research assistant Men's Health Disparities
6) Advocates for Youth Campus Organizer
7) RA for a year
8) Student Leader college prep program
9) Honors Thesis on HIV-Focused Community Based Programs in Africa

School(s) Applied to: UMich HBHE MPH and (SOPHAS Submit: 11/30; Received by UMich 1/16; verified by UMich 1/21) and UMich MSW -- I want to do a combined MPH/MSW
Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
 
About time I finally post my stats.

major: Biological Science
uGPA: 3.0
GRE: 1320 (760q, 560v, 4.0aw)
Experience: two years research focused on avian influenza
-lead two public health focused spring break trips for week long service
-worked as a patient sitter for the local hospital as well as volunteer in pulmonary exercise clinic
-member of Relay for Life executive board leading campus to raise over $400,000 to donate as well as coordinated awareness events.

MPH Epi for all programs.
Applied: Colorado, UGA, GA Southern, Arizona (11/15)
Pending: SDSU, ETSU, and Oregon State

Any thoughts or insight?

No insight specifically, but I just wanted to say that I think you're the only person I've seen here (besides myself) applying to Arizona.
 
Hi everyone,

GPA: 3.54 from UCI
Major: Public Health Sciences, Anthropology
GRE: 156 (V), 158 (Q), 4.5 (AW)

I have no full time experience (graduating this June), but I have plenty of research and internship, and part-time work experience.

1) 1 yr. and 9 months of experience as a research assistant for my professor in a project related to tobacco epidemiology
2) 6 months as a research assistant working in a lab for my professor (whose expertise is in malaria transmission research).
3) 4 months working as a reader/grader for upper-division public health writing course at UCI (this was paid)
4) 6 months working (paid) as a research assistant for a project (concerning factors contributing to tobacco use in LA) funded by the LA County Dept of Public Health.
5) 7 months interning at my county's health care agency (around 300 hours) (as part of their tobacco use prevention program)
6) 3 months interning for the LA HIV/AIDS Coordinator (~200 hours), and 3 months (~120 hours) interning for the American Diabetes Association

I'm concerned I may not have enough experience (since I'm just coming out of undergrad) but hopefully I made up for it with the internships, research and part-time work

I'm applying to the following programs/schools (all for Epi):

GWU
BU
UIC
UMinn
Tulane
UMich
Emory

Could I get an opinion on what my chances are for these schools? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
Just found this site yesterday! The process has been fairly confusing, and I don't know anyone else who is pursuing a MPH. It's nice to see other people going through the same things. Here are my basic stats:

Undergrad:
Elmira College
BA in Psychology, Sociology-Anthropology
Minor in Women's Studies
GPA: 3.89

GRE Scores:
Verbal - 159 (80%)
Quant. - 158 (74%)
Writing - 4.5 (73%)

MPH Programs in Community Health:
Buffalo (1/24)
Albany (1/24)
Amherst (1/24)

I'm interested in specializing with substance abuse prevention. I spent two summers with a non-profit in this exact field, and I loved it. I also did community service for a semester organizing socials for the elderly in an apartment complex. I'm very active on campus with leadership positions in five clubs and organizations. Mostly communications. I think my chances are alright, but I worry about the personal statement. It wasn't exactly what I'd hoped after the couple of revisions.
 
I applied to Arizona too.
Well, best of luck to the three of us who applied to Arizona!

I've thus far been accepted to UGA, so hopefully this will carry over to Arizona. I think it's a great program and I'm surprised more people on the forum haven't spoken about it.
 
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No one?

I haven't heard anything from Hopkins yet, but I have the impression that nobody hears from them until mid-March.

A friend of mine already found out she was accepted into Hopkins, but it was for the MPH, not MHA.
 
Just checked the MHA site, it says MHA applicants should expect to hear a decision in mid- to late March, so I don't expect anything before then.

The site also says applicants are encouraged to schedule an interview, so I presume that scheduling your own interview is advisable over waiting on the adcom to request one of the applicant. Can anyone confirm?
 
Just checked the MHA site, it says MHA applicants should expect to hear a decision in mid- to late March, so I don't expect anything before then.

The site also says applicants are encouraged to schedule an interview, so I presume that scheduling your own interview is advisable over waiting on the adcom to request one of the applicant. Can anyone confirm?
I have applied for MHA in UNI of michigan & minnesota, Tulane but no response till date. my application was mailed by HAMPCAS on 9th jan.
Any suggestions. ??????????
 
International Relations major with a full tuition scholarship at a top-50 school with a top 15 MPH program, accepted for nonbinding dual degree program for BA/MPH, so I have classes in statistics, epi, etc as well. Applying straight from undergrad.

GPA: 3.8

GRE: Haven't taken yet

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, some Portuguese

Experience: I've had paid work on three population health studies, one looking community health programs to fight obesity in poor urban youth with home visits, the second teaching intervention health classes to these families, and the third looking at how community health clinics affect low-income families. I also had grants to run a study in rural South America evaluating health clinics for indigenous trauma victims and am implementing a nutrition study there this summer. I am also Chair of a public health group at my college, a resident assistant, a Kiva translator, and taught English to indigenous students in Ecuador.

Applying to: Emory MPH (GH or BSHE), Columbia MPH (Sociomedical Sciences), JHU (MSPH in International Health Systems), Harvard SM (Global Health and Populations)

I'm interested in ultimately pursuing a PhD but want to get more education and then work a few years first. What are my chances? Should I wait a few years? I'm trying to find programs that will take me out of undergrad but not sure if my experience is sufficient. Suggestions for other programs would be great too. Thanks!
 
Major: Psychology and Biology
Minor: Chemistry
GPA: 3.44
Relevant Experience:
- Psychology Dept. research assistant
- Peer Health Educator
Other Experience:
- Vice President of Pre-Health Honor Society

Hoping to apply to Florida International University and University of Miami's MPH programs, with an epidemiology concentration

Do I have a decent chance?
 
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International Relations major with a full tuition scholarship at a top-50 school with a top 15 MPH program, accepted for nonbinding dual degree program for BA/MPH, so I have classes in statistics, epi, etc as well. Applying straight from undergrad.

GPA: 3.8

GRE: Haven't taken yet

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, some Portuguese

Experience: I've had paid work on three population health studies, one looking community health programs to fight obesity in poor urban youth with home visits, the second teaching intervention health classes to these families, and the third looking at how community health clinics affect low-income families. I also had grants to run a study in rural South America evaluating health clinics for indigenous trauma victims and am implementing a nutrition study there this summer. I am also Chair of a public health group at my college, a resident assistant, a Kiva translator, and taught English to indigenous students in Ecuador.

Applying to: Emory MPH (GH or BSHE), Columbia MPH (Sociomedical Sciences), JHU (MSPH in International Health Systems), Harvard SM (Global Health and Populations)

I'm interested in ultimately pursuing a PhD but want to get more education and then work a few years first. What are my chances? Should I wait a few years? I'm trying to find programs that will take me out of undergrad but not sure if my experience is sufficient. Suggestions for other programs would be great too. Thanks!

42892, really impressive! Can I be a co-investigator on one of your studies? :) I think you'll have no problem at all getting into a master's program of your choice and indeed would probably stand a fair chance at skipping directly into PhD if you had a specific research topic and PhD program in mind.

Go for it.
 
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