I believe Columbia offers both an MPH (HPM) degree as well as an MHA degree. They are different degrees but fall under the same department.
Hey I applied on 1/15 but I unfortunately did not receive an interview. They just emailed me on Friday, so I hope you hear back soon! Good luck!
Hi! Yes, I applied on 1/15 and received an interview invitation on 1/24, with my interview being scheduled for tomorrow. Hope you hear back soon, and let me know if you have any other questions!
How did the interview at UNC go? I have mine friday!
Congrats on the interview invitation!! Did you apply for their MHA program?
Any information about interview questions or advice would be very much appreciated! I have mine for UNC on Friday! Only school that I applied to so I need to make this happen!
Congrats! Go X!Just got accepted to Xavier's MHSA program with a 30% scholarship!! Go X!! I'm almost positive I'll be attending
How was your interview with UNC?
Hi! I had my interview 1/22 so I can't remember all they asked but just be prepared to answer questions like- tell us about yourself, why mha, why unc and what your goals are after the program. It was pretty relaxed and I didn't feel any of the questions really caught me off guard. I was worried because I answered most questions with in 20 minutes and spent the rest of the time asking questions about unc and the program but it worked out! Just take advantage of the "tell us about yourself" part to highlight strengths that would be useful in the program/field.
I have not heard anything back from them yet either but on their website it says if you applied before 12/15 then you should hear back mid-March!
Sorry for the delay in response. UNC was one of the few I had not applied to but honestly most programs basically follow a similar format where they ask you why them, why healthcare, and why MHA. Overall, they're looking to see if you are compatible with them and their program. Mostly, it's about fit and there really is no trickery. Just be articulate and candid while maintaing professionalism and you should be fine.
Congrats!! I was admitted to Xavier as well. I am seriously considering them. I love that they have an extensive administrative residency. Very few programs offer that.Just got accepted to Xavier's MHSA program with a 30% scholarship!! Go X!! I'm almost positive I'll be attending
I interviewed last week as well! Can’t wait to hear back!
thanks
What makes Xavier's administrative residency extensive?
I got an email today about a scholarship!
Nice! Good luck bud!
Unlike most programs where you have a summer internship between your first and second years, Xavier has a mandatory eight-12 month paid administrative residency after you finish your two-year coursework. You get to work alongside C-Suite level leadership and do not have to worry about competing for fellowships so that appealed to me.
did you get one?
If Columbia decided to offer you an interview, the interview was an "informal" one with a 2nd-year student in the program.
Yes I did, I got one called the Leader's Scholarship. Did you?
unfortunately no
congrats!!Hey, congrats! I have officially decided to attend, so feel free to message me if you want to talk more about the program, if you plan to attend, etc.
It is 8-12 months long. Only 6 other programs require a residency of that length, most programs only have a summer internship/residency that is 3 months long (which Xavier also has).
Hey I just heard back today also and got two scholarships. Total is about 30% of tuition . Do you find sharing what they gave you?
I think that it is really hard to say, because I'm sure some programs are much more selective with their interview invitations. As a specific example, I know Minnesota interviews around 100 and accepts about 55. I haven't seen specific statistics for other programs, but I know there are some where you have a very high chance of being accepted if you have a good interview! It really just depends on the program and their admissions process.
Thanks a lot! Curious about Columbia's statistics.
Thank you for this information. I've learned a lot reading these threads. I'm conducting some research on schools and this process as I'll be applying to MHA programs in the fall. Xavier will definitely be on my list. Although, I'm not too excited about the thought of living in Ohio (currently in Los Angeles).
oo congrats! the Leader's Scholarship that I got is $8,000 overall.
