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hey guys,

I called up JHSPH this morning just out of curiosity to see where things were, and I'm in for the MSPH program in Health Systems at the Dept. of International Health!! Very excited because it was definitely my first choice - loved the school and the professors (one of whom practiced his scottish accent with me) when I visited last summer!

This forum doesn't really seem to have anyone else who applied to the MSPH degree at JHU, so this is a shout out to see if there are any others out there straight out of college or with <2 years of work experience who applied for the 2-year MSPH rather than the MPH. Anyone else in for the MSPH?

I've also applied to Harvard and Columbia, but I'm not sure if i'm going to wait on those or just go ahead and accept JH. Anyone got any interesting insight into the difference between an MSPH from Hopkins (health systems, international health), an MPH from Columbia (global health track in health policy and management) and an MS from Harvard (global health and population)?
 
I have no real insights but I've also been accepted to Hopkins MSPH (straight from undergrad!). I am in at the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health.

I have a question about switching departments though. Does anyone know how easy/ difficult this is to do?
 
So you called admissions and they let you know? I applied for the MHS, now I'm tempted...
 
GingerGirl27 said:
I have no real insights but I've also been accepted to Hopkins MSPH (straight from undergrad!). I am in at the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health.

I have a question about switching departments though. Does anyone know how easy/ difficult this is to do?
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I also applied for the MSPH in the Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health. GingerGirl27, when was your application completed? I'm very tempted to call as well, it's been almost 7 weeks since my application was completed...
 
I applied for a MSPH in the Dept. of International Health in November, but still haven't received a decision. I called the admissions office today and they said it'd probably be released soon.

Who did you call at JHU for your admissions decision?
 
ASK2211 said:
hey guys,

I called up JHSPH this morning just out of curiosity to see where things were, and I'm in for the MSPH program in Health Systems at the Dept. of International Health!! Very excited because it was definitely my first choice - loved the school and the professors (one of whom practiced his scottish accent with me) when I visited last summer!

This forum doesn't really seem to have anyone else who applied to the MSPH degree at JHU, so this is a shout out to see if there are any others out there straight out of college or with <2 years of work experience who applied for the 2-year MSPH rather than the MPH. Anyone else in for the MSPH?

I've also applied to Harvard and Columbia, but I'm not sure if i'm going to wait on those or just go ahead and accept JH. Anyone got any interesting insight into the difference between an MSPH from Hopkins (health systems, international health), an MPH from Columbia (global health track in health policy and management) and an MS from Harvard (global health and population)?
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I applied to the MSPH in International Health at JHSPH. However, the rest of my applications were for MPH programs. My issue with the MPH at JHSPH was that it seemed too short, and geared more toward mid-career degree seekers. I like the schedule of the MSPH much better.

I also applied to Columbia, MPH, Global Health as well. The huge draw for me there was the 6-month practicum overseas. I think that it would be a fantastic way to a) invest in a research interest b) break up your education and c) get into the field early!

I didn't apply to HSPH though because ultimately, it didn't sell the MSPH as well as Hopkins.

My advice would be to wait it out. See what Columbia/Harvard have to say. Then look at the programs more closely. Check to see which program gives you the time, experience, and courses you want.

Hope that helps! Feel free to PM me if you want more info. No word from schools yet for me! When did you submit your applications?
 
@EpiWin and ckmike: I called the grad program co-ordinator (Cristina Salazar for the dept of Intl Health) and she said the adcomm had met on friday (the 20th) and that decisions had been made but wouldn't be up online until the end of the week. She then asked for my last name, checked and said congratulations, I was in! I got the online decision letter on the 26th of January, but as I live in India i'm assuming I won't get the big fat envelope for a while 🙂

@ckmike: If you applied in November, I'd call to ensure they've received everything. My application was completed on 12/16/2011. Have you checked the online applicant page?

@Global Mind: I felt the same way about JHSPH and Columbia. I think ultimately the draw to Harvard was that there is a lot of emphasis on policy development, which is what I ultimately hope to get into.
 
Has anyone who applied to the MSPH in Global Epidemiology and Control heard back from the admission department?
 
hey ask 2211

have u heard any scholarship offers from hopkins?
 
No I haven't. When I asked them about scholarships (and again, this is department specific I believe) they said there are only two scholarships offered to incoming MSPH candidates in the entire department and that they are very competitive. Also, they are only one-year scholarships. Decisions will be made only in March, once all decisions are out. But they do consider everyone who has applied for admission automatically once they are admitted. Good thing is, there is that masters tuition discount in the second year that apparently everyone gets if they are in good academic standing, but I think I may have to depend on loans for the rest.

Hope this helps!
 
I applied to that program as well but haven't heard anything from them, yet...
 
my top choice, but couldn't apply because i didn't have the two years of work experience. i graduated in 2010. but congrats!
 
Epi2014 said:
Has anyone who applied to the MSPH in Global Epidemiology and Control heard back from the admission department?
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I did and I just find out that I'm admitted to that program yesterday. There was no email notification but you need to log into the on-line app sys to check your app decision. It's right at the bottom of the first page after you log in.
 
ASK2211 said:
hey guys,

I called up JHSPH this morning just out of curiosity to see where things were, and I'm in for the MSPH program in Health Systems at the Dept. of International Health!! Very excited because it was definitely my first choice - loved the school and the professors (one of whom practiced his scottish accent with me) when I visited last summer!

This forum doesn't really seem to have anyone else who applied to the MSPH degree at JHU, so this is a shout out to see if there are any others out there straight out of college or with <2 years of work experience who applied for the 2-year MSPH rather than the MPH. Anyone else in for the MSPH?

I've also applied to Harvard and Columbia, but I'm not sure if i'm going to wait on those or just go ahead and accept JH. Anyone got any interesting insight into the difference between an MSPH from Hopkins (health systems, international health), an MPH from Columbia (global health track in health policy and management) and an MS from Harvard (global health and population)?
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Hey there! I also applied to the exact same programs. Just got into JHSPH as well, health systems track. Guess I'll be seeing you around! I haven't heard from HSPHU or Columbia, but I have a feeling it won't matter anyway..... not too psyched about the curriculum change at Columbia, and HSPHU seems to be more policy/academia-oriented from what I hear.

I'll send you a PM soon. Looking forward to connecting and preparing for the move together! It'll be great to have some company throughout this long process. 😀
 
mferng said:
Hey there! I also applied to the exact same programs. Just got into JHSPH as well, health systems track. Guess I'll be seeing you around! I haven't heard from HSPHU or Columbia, but I have a feeling it won't matter anyway..... not too psyched about the curriculum change at Columbia, and HSPHU seems to be more policy/academia-oriented from what I hear.

I'll send you a PM soon. Looking forward to connecting and preparing for the move together! It'll be great to have some company throughout this long process. 😀
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Oh hey!!

haha, just saw your post on the applied/accepted thread and wrote to you. Looks like we have very similar school choices. Columbia's definitely off my list now - I don't particularly wanna be a guinea pig for the new curriculum, although it sounds good. The only reason i'm still hanging onto Harvard is if they've got money they wanna get off their hands 🙂

But this is awesome! It'll be great to know someone before the big transition. Do PM me.
 
Hey!
Congrats on the admit and i am sure you must be insanely proud and happy at the moment. I have applied to the MSPH prog in health policy and am straight out of coll with about 6 months of public health related research experience ( i have been working on impact evaluations of health insurance schemes and differential financing for health, gpa-3.83/4.0, 1380 gre 112-toefl, one publication progress). I am an international applicant. What do u think are my chances? and I sent them a mail about my admit decision and they said that it would take 8-10 weeks for the school. When did u send out ur application?
 
Ha..it's been a long wait since December..hopefully this week, will get to hear something.. If i haven't heard back, does it mean good or bad?
 
I'm in at Hopkins for MSPH in Health Behavior and Society. Does anyone know much about this program? How big it is? It definitely is appealing and I see that it is a year of courses than a 6 month internship. Does anyone know if most people live in Baltimore during the internship? Also, does this mean the program starts in Aug and goes until December-ish? I would love to be connected with someone who knew more about this program. I have been accepted to both Emory (MPH in BSHE) and JHU and it's a tough decision! Most people who hear this tell me I HAVE to go to Hopkins.

How does everyone feel about living in Baltimore? I am coming from Portland and it will certainly be an adjustment! Sorry for the question overload. It might be best I contact the department but was hoping someone had an idea.

Thank you!
 
Is anyone still waiting? My app was complete in late November and I still haven't heard. :/
 
Stillll waiting. My application was submitted 2/28 but not confirmed as complete until the following month. I am starting to feel like I will never hear from these schools!
 
@Startofthedream: Yes, I'm still waiting to hear back. I submitted my app Jan 15th though, so a bit late. I called and e-mailed and all they said is that my app was under review. The tension is killing me! Does anyone know if they send notifications out on a specific day like some schools?

@Drivers: That's the same program I applied to. I've only heard good things about it. I work for a large NGO and there are lots of Hopkins grads. But I don't have info on the specific program, unfortunately. I believe you can live anywhere during your internship. Whatever school I end up in, I plan on doing a practicum overseas. My only concern is the culture at hopkins versus other schools. I've heard it's rather cut throat compared to say Tulane. And I'd actually like to be friends with the people I'm studying with. 🙂
 
gio said:
My only concern is the culture at hopkins versus other schools. I've heard it's rather cut throat compared to say Tulane. And I'd actually like to be friends with the people I'm studying with. 🙂
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Yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about too. I heard Hopkins can be very cutthroat and competitive compared to other schools. I'm wondering if the reputation of the school and the experiences/opportunities there outweigh the potential difficulty of the program.
 
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Yeah that wouldn't be fun at all. Do you know if the program starts summer term or fall term? I am confused!
 
Mph starts late june

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MSPH starts in mid-late August.

Personally I am super excited about living in Baltimore. 1. Cost of living is super low compared to other major cities 2. There's a great underground music & arts scene 3. There are 200+ neighborhoods in the city to explore! Seems like a perfect city to explore for a year.

The MSPH program is about 25 people, if what I read earlier is accurate.

I haven't heard that Hopkins is cut throat... most people I talk to just mention how inspired they are by their peers, and how happy they are to be there.
 
idlemuse said:
I haven't heard that Hopkins is cut throat... most people I talk to just mention how inspired they are by their peers, and how happy they are to be there.
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Yay!

Did anyone else apply to the nutrition track in international health?
 
Got a phone call earlier from a professor saying I was accepted into the MSPH program in Population, Family & Reproductive Health!!!! I wasn't home at the time and wasn't expecting to hear today, so I was extra surprised. Sooo stoked!!!! 😀
 
Congratulations startofthedream! Do you mind sharing your stats? Did they update your status online as well? I check every day and am a nervous wreck! Thanks!

startofthedream said:
Got a phone call earlier from a professor saying I was accepted into the MSPH program in Population, Family & Reproductive Health!!!! I wasn't home at the time and wasn't expecting to hear today, so I was extra surprised. Sooo stoked!!!! 😀
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What is everyone's thoughts on these programs? I heard that my program (Health, Behavior and Sciences) only accepts around 20 people. This seems really good for me and I feel like I could grow from working with 19 other like-minded people. I bet we have some classes with other MSPH students from different programs, as well as MPH students. Has anyone decided 100% on JHU MSPH? If yes, can you tell me why? I love that my program places an emphasis on field time (6+ months) and only 9 months of classroom time. I tend to learn by doing.

Anyone know much about the field placement portion?
 
gio said:
Congratulations startofthedream! Do you mind sharing your stats? Did they update your status online as well? I check every day and am a nervous wreck! Thanks!
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Aww thank you so much! But seriously, don't stress...I'm sure you'll hear any day now! It took exactly 3 months from the date of completion for me, which felt like forever, so don't give up yet! In fact, the website still isn't updated with the acceptance (I only got a call). Good luck! Hope you hear soon! 🙂


As for my stats:

-one year out of undergrad
-public health major
-GPA: 3.5
-GRE: 162 V, 157 Q, 4.0 W
-currently working as a research assistant at a university, other related research experiences
-volunteer at children's hospital, student health center volunteer, other public health volunteer experiences
 
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Yes, I have questions similar to Drivers...

Is anyone for sure going to Hopkins? Why?

I'm deciding between a bunch of other schools and am wondering if Hopkins is really worth it for the MSPH. I'm mainly looking for the school that has the best job prospects and will give me the best experiences and opportunities while I'm there. Does the Hopkins name/reputation really mean that much?

Also, how difficult are the courses? I went to a large highly-ranked public school for undergrad (imagine 700 other students in a chem class!) so I'm used to feeling like a number and think I can handle stress and competition well, but I'm not so sure. I really don't want to die of stress!!

One more thing...can anyone specifically comment on the Population, Family, and Reproductive Health department? I've been mostly hearing about International Health so it would be nice to hear about that department if anyone has any insight.
 
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Haven't been accepted yet (MHS in Epi) but I took classes at JHSPH as part of my undergrad major. My thoughts on Hopkins:

Course difficulty: I took courses in a variety of departments and the difficulty might go as you expect, depending on department. The molecular bio/immunology stuff was pretty challenging, but a demography class I took in the PopFam department was probably the most laid-back (easiest) and interesting class I've ever taken. The Epi class I took was very specific, so even though I thought it was easy, I imagine the core epi/biostats classes are more challenging.

Cutthroat: undergrad at Hopkins can get that way when you're fighting off the premeds, but I didn't get anywhere near a cutthroat impression from the public health school. Maybe I was desensitized though, haha (I'm kidding). You're in class with a very diverse group of individuals who are all varying levels of brilliant in their different ways. Everyone I interacted with was extremely helpful and almost everyone was there because they loved public health and the associated issues. There were some exceptions, of course. The difference there compared to undergrad was night and day. I'm not sure if that's Hopkins-specific because I've never been anywhere else, but that's what I got. Fun fact: I hated group discussions/group work until I took classes at JHSPH - it was a whole different ballgame.



Hopkins name: again, I don't go there currently and didn't get a degree from JHSPH, but basically one of the biggest reasons I have my public health job right now is because of the small contribution Hopkins' public health reputation gave to my undergrad degree. My interviewers confirmed as much a few months after I started work.


I hope that helps a little bit! Any specifics, feel free to ask, but I'm sure some people who actually got degrees there will be able to weigh in with better info.
 
I'm new to this whole discussion board thing and just managed to lose a whole long post, so this is going to be the abbreviated version. But, it sounds like I applied to a lot of the same programs as you guys, so I wanted to chime in. The relevant programs I'm seriously considering are Columbia MPH (Pop and Family Health) and GW MPH (Global Health), and I'm still waiting on Hopkins MSPH (International Health). I submitted everything in early Dec, but it turns out they misfiled one of my transcripts, so I'm guessing that's what's slowing it down. Hopefully I'll hear soon. Anyways, a few questions:

1) Those of you who have been accepted to Hopkins MSPH (and preferably in the International Dept), when is admitted students day? I'm currently living overseas and optimistically trying to plan ahead for flights.
2) Some of you mentioned feeling uncomfortable about Columbia's new curriculum and not wanting to be "guinea pigs." Could you please elaborate? I mean, it's a great school, and they've been working hard on putting together this new curriculum for a long time now - how bad could it really be? Thoughts?
3) I'm aware that GW doesn't have the same name recognition as Columbia or Hopkins, but it's still a good school, it has an awesome study abroad program at public health schools in Bangladesh and Kenya, it's got all the professional/educational benefits of being in DC, and for personal reasons, my life would be about a million times easier if I lived in DC. How much do you think it would matter if I went to GW instead of Columbia or Hopkins (if I get in, obviously), both in terms of the education I would get and the value of the name and the school contacts down the road?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and congrats to everyone on all the acceptances!
 
chuz said:
Haven't been accepted yet (MHS in Epi) but I took classes at JHSPH as part of my undergrad major. My thoughts on Hopkins:

Course difficulty: I took courses in a variety of departments and the difficulty might go as you expect, depending on department. The molecular bio/immunology stuff was pretty challenging, but a demography class I took in the PopFam department was probably the most laid-back (easiest) and interesting class I've ever taken. The Epi class I took was very specific, so even though I thought it was easy, I imagine the core epi/biostats classes are more challenging.

Cutthroat: undergrad at Hopkins can get that way when you're fighting off the premeds, but I didn't get anywhere near a cutthroat impression from the public health school. Maybe I was desensitized though, haha (I'm kidding). You're in class with a very diverse group of individuals who are all varying levels of brilliant in their different ways. Everyone I interacted with was extremely helpful and almost everyone was there because they loved public health and the associated issues. There were some exceptions, of course. The difference there compared to undergrad was night and day. I'm not sure if that's Hopkins-specific because I've never been anywhere else, but that's what I got. Fun fact: I hated group discussions/group work until I took classes at JHSPH - it was a whole different ballgame.



Hopkins name: again, I don't go there currently and didn't get a degree from JHSPH, but basically one of the biggest reasons I have my public health job right now is because of the small contribution Hopkins' public health reputation gave to my undergrad degree. My interviewers confirmed as much a few months after I started work.


I hope that helps a little bit! Any specifics, feel free to ask, but I'm sure some people who actually got degrees there will be able to weigh in with better info.
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Thank you so much for your insight. You've given me a lot to think about it. It sounds like Hopkins isn't as cutthroat as its made out to be, which is really reassuring. If I come up with any other questions, I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks! 🙂
 
fantakanyi said:
The relevant programs I'm seriously considering are Columbia MPH (Pop and Family Health) and GW MPH (Global Health)
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Just reread that and realized it wasn't exactly clear. I'm accepted to those two programs.
 
@chuz, thanks for the insider information. Maybe I was getting my information from a lot of premeds (or overachievers) regarding Hopkins, hence my cutthroat comment.

@fantakanyi, I think Hopkins will probably open more doors for you and will give you a sounder grounding in the public health core disciplines. But GW is certainly good, and rising fast in the rankings. However, GW has a reputation for being very policy oriented (deserved or not). I've also heard they have rather large classes and one can get a bit lost. I actually live in DC and applied to GW. I love the city, and it beats Baltimore any day. If I do get into Hopkins, I'm actually thinking about commuting--it's one hour on the train. That's how much I love DC! But I may just be dreaming on that front. So, in my humble opinion, Hopkins has the better academics/reputation but GW has the better city, so it really depends on what you value. Columbia, for me, is a bit of a wild card because of the new curriculum.
 
Thanks Gio. What you said is exactly in line with what I'm thinking right now. So how do you plan on making your decision? Obviously financial aid is another factor still up in the air...

I'm also thinking that if I went to Hopkins I would live in DC and commute. In addition to DC being an awesome city, my husband most likely will be living there. However, everything I've heard about that commute is bad. The traffic sucks, the parking is expensive, the MARC trains run on a commuter (i.e., not a student) schedule and is unreliable, and Amtrak is pricy. Given all that, plus the fact that there's a pretty good chance I'll have some night classes, meetings, study sessions, etc in the evenings, I'm assuming that realistically I would need to have a place to crash a couple nights a week in Baltimore. Maybe a cheap room in a group house so I don't have to start mooching off new friends day 1. Anyone else considering commuting from DC to Baltimore?
 
fantakanyi said:
I'm also thinking that if I went to Hopkins I would live in DC and commute. In addition to DC being an awesome city, my husband most likely will be living there. However, everything I've heard about that commute is bad. The traffic sucks, the parking is expensive, the MARC trains run on a commuter (i.e., not a student) schedule and is unreliable, and Amtrak is pricy. Given all that, plus the fact that there's a pretty good chance I'll have some night classes, meetings, study sessions, etc in the evenings, I'm assuming that realistically I would need to have a place to crash a couple nights a week in Baltimore. Maybe a cheap room in a group house so I don't have to start mooching off new friends day 1. Anyone else considering commuting from DC to Baltimore?
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Everything you mentioned is oh so true about commuting between Bmore and DC. I went to GW, and I had a good friend that commuted from Bmore (that's where her husband worked and where they lived), and she had a hard time scheduling everything out. (most of the classes at GW are in the evening). Traffic is reeee-diculous here! No matter what time, in both directions, the major freeways are almost always backed up. On top of that, people don't know how to drive in this area so there's constantly accidents happening adding to your commute time....keep in mind that on top of the regular Bmore-DC traffic, I-95 is a major freeway so you'll always have people who are just going through = traffic hotmess. My partner works in Bmore and it takes a little over an hour each way if the timing is right (if there's an accident that can double). It's not that it's impossible to do, but just keep in mind that you'll be spending a good amount of time in your car.

Just wanted to put my two cents in to let you know because before I moved to DC I had no idea (and I thought cali traffic was bad haha)!
 
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I just emailed JHSPH to update my mailing address and found out that my application wasn't even forwarded for review until Feb 7th! I submitted it Dec 28th, by the way. They said it will take 8-10 weeks from the 7th for them to review it. Seriously?!?! Why are my top two choices taking so damn long to give me a decision?
 
Are any of you having doubts about going to JHU because of safety concerns/living in Baltimore? I'm a single female and have very serious concerns about living and studying there, especially because the east Baltimore area (near the SPH and medical campus) is known to be particularly rough (high crime rate). I've talked to several current Hopkins students and they acknowledge that it's an issue but that they feel safe when they are on campus... but there's no denying that off-campus you just don't have the same sense of security, even if you choose a popular area like Mt Vernon or Charles Village. Even commuting to DC is an option that's on the table, but I don't know if that's just too much. Not sure if being stressed and miserable for a year is worth the brand name tag of JHU. I am seriously considering going to a different school (also a top 5 school) despite being accepted for an MSPH at "#1" Hopkins. Am I the only one?
 
Just wanted to pop in again and say that DC and Baltimore are about the same regarding crime & safety issues....it's just that people feel like DC is a better place. Both have pockets that are really great and reasonably safe, and other areas that are uber sketchy. Like any city, you have to do a little research on which areas are ok to live in, especially if you're coming home late at night by yourself (whether you're male or female). I've found that a lot of PH schools that have hospitals nearby tend to be in sketchy areas/attract an interesting crowd. Something to keep in mind when picking a school!
 
MPHandPsych said:
Just wanted to pop in again and say that DC and Baltimore are about the same regarding crime & safety issues....it's just that people feel like DC is a better place. Both have pockets that are really great and reasonably safe, and other areas that are uber sketchy. Like any city, you have to do a little research on which areas are ok to live in, especially if you're coming home late at night by yourself (whether you're male or female). I've found that a lot of PH schools that have hospitals nearby tend to be in sketchy areas/attract an interesting crowd. Something to keep in mind when picking a school!
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Was just about to write a response, and then saw you wrote this. Agree 100%, no matter where you go, urban environments will be prone to crime. DC is also among the cities with the highest rates of violent crime, but like Baltimore there are many safe, decent neighborhoods that just require you to dig around a bit. Supposedly "safe" cities like Boston have rough areas too that people don't think about but absolutely exist (walk a few blocks from HSPH and you'll quickly find yourself in a tough area). Use common sense and you'll be alright. IMHO, location ought to be among the lowest considerations in choosing a school.
 
EpiWin said:
IMHO, location ought to be among the lowest considerations in choosing a school.
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What about the idea that you should go to school near wherever you would like to end up living and working? Do you think that isn't as important as some people state that it is?
 
@ fantakanyi, if I got into both programs I think I would choose JHU over GW--I just think I'd get a better overall education at hopkins. I do think commuting via marc train is doable. Yes, it's often slow and unreliable but it does run until 9pm or so.

I agree with everyone else on relative safety. It's not about cities, it's about neigborhoods.
 
OneDay81 said:
What about the idea that you should go to school near wherever you would like to end up living and working? Do you think that isn't as important as some people state that it is?
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I can definitely understand if people need to stay for family or work purposes, in which case my guess is that their applications are already centered around that. What I meant was that the location of a school in terms of urban/suburban/rural should be unimportant, and that for JHSPH, other factors like academic fit, financial support, faculty opportunities, etc. should weigh far more heavily in decision making than the fact that it's in Baltimore.
 
MPHandPsych said:
Everything you mentioned is oh so true about commuting between Bmore and DC. I went to GW, and I had a good friend that commuted from Bmore (that's where her husband worked and where they lived), and she had a hard time scheduling everything out. (most of the classes at GW are in the evening). Traffic is reeee-diculous here! No matter what time, in both directions, the major freeways are almost always backed up. On top of that, people don't know how to drive in this area so there's constantly accidents happening adding to your commute time....keep in mind that on top of the regular Bmore-DC traffic, I-95 is a major freeway so you'll always have people who are just going through = traffic hotmess. My partner works in Bmore and it takes a little over an hour each way if the timing is right (if there's an accident that can double). It's not that it's impossible to do, but just keep in mind that you'll be spending a good amount of time in your car.

Just wanted to put my two cents in to let you know because before I moved to DC I had no idea (and I thought cali traffic was bad haha)!
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This is true. I live right on the MD/DC border, I know of people who live in Prince George's County (one of the MD counties adjacent to DC) and commute out to Hopkins. I honestly can't imagine why they do it but they do. It makes for a very complicated schedule and a lot of frustrated time spent behind the wheel.

There are accidents on every major highway/expressway (495, 295, 395, I-95, I-50) daily largely because people will cut across 4 lanes of traffic without signaling or tracker trailer jackknifes or people will continue to speed even if it's raining or snowing.

If you have to make the commute it would be best to schedule your events around the MARC train schedule so that you could get some work done and not have to deal with the aggravation and risk of injury.
 
That's all really helpful. I didn't realize the MARC trains went until 9pm - I thought it was earlier. That makes it more doable. Back to waiting now 🙂 Thanks everyone!
 
I went to Jhu for undergrad. I wouldn't worry about it. Jhu runs a shuttle bus service which is phenomenal - you can just live in Jhu world and never see the rough side of Baltimore if you want. You should consider living in Charles Village near Homewood campus - it's the nicest of the jhu areas in Baltimore - and you can take the shuttle to JHSPH for class. Also, live in a high rise with a doorman.
 
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MPH / MSPH 2022: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected, Attending
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