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I am. Desperately. I didn't get an interview though so at this point I figure that it is a lost cause. Also, I am PhD, not MPH.
I know many of us at Yale have already been given contact information to accepted students to start communicating with them and answer questions for them. I'm not sure which departments haven't done this yet, though.
Even if you haven't heard from Yale either way, it could mean that you're just in a second round of application reviews (or an unannounced "waitlist" or some sort).
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Congrats on your great acceptances! Could you talk a bit more about your experience at Cal's admit day? I'm very interested in them, but leaning towards another school, that's why I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Dear grad school,
Hey? Hows it goin? I havent heard from you in a while... Last time we talked you were lookin well you were lookin pretty good. Ok really good! Look, I was hoping we could touch base sometime soon, ya know? Maybe catch up on things how are those admissions going? I hear youve already accepted a lot of people! Thats thats just great. And Ive seen that youve also rejected some people. Well thats ok, it doesnt work out all the time.
Anyways it'd be great if we could do some catching up, you know? See where we're at, maybe patch things up? I've been waiting to hear back from you.
Well, hopefully we'll see each other soon,
MPHNut
Hey? Hows it goin? I havent heard from you in a while... Last time we talked you were lookin well you were lookin pretty good. Ok really good! Look, I was hoping we could touch base sometime soon, ya know? Maybe catch up on things how are those admissions going? I hear youve already accepted a lot of people! Thats thats just great. And Ive seen that youve also rejected some people. Well thats ok, it doesnt work out all the time.
Anyways it'd be great if we could do some catching up, you know? See where we're at, maybe patch things up? I've been waiting to hear back from you.
Well, hopefully we'll see each other soon,
MPHNut
Accepted:
Michigan (MHSA)
Cornell (MHA)
UNC (MHA)
The Ohio State (MHA)
Rejected:
Yale
Waiting:
Johns Hopkins (MHS in Health Policy) I am pretty sure that I am getting into Hopkins because when I interviewed over the phone last week I asked when I would be hearing something back about admission they said in a week or so, but you dont have anything to worry about.
I am 99.9% sure that I am going to end up at UNC, I am just having a hard time finalizing it.
Michigan (MHSA)
Cornell (MHA)
UNC (MHA)
The Ohio State (MHA)
Rejected:
Yale
Waiting:
Johns Hopkins (MHS in Health Policy) I am pretty sure that I am getting into Hopkins because when I interviewed over the phone last week I asked when I would be hearing something back about admission they said in a week or so, but you dont have anything to worry about.
I am 99.9% sure that I am going to end up at UNC, I am just having a hard time finalizing it.
I found out about UCLA yesterday afternoon and my official letter was up last night at 11:59pm. As for Cal admit day I'll elaborate more on the Cal Admit Day thread later today!
i think some people have heard from berkeley. but i havent heard a peep. has anyone else heard from them?
I'm still waiting on them. They're my last one!!
Epi/Biostat MPH
They said they would let us know by March 15 at the latest, but it is kind of a bummer since we have missed their visit day etc.
Hi everyone. Good news for me today. 🙂
Accepted: Harvard MPH (Clinical Effectiveness)
Rejected: None
Waiting: None
Accepted: Harvard MPH (Clinical Effectiveness)
Rejected: None
Waiting: None
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Does Hopkins interview all of its MHS candidates? If not...how do they pick and choose?
Thanks!
I have no idea. I do not think that they interview everyone. The person I talked with said she just wanted to ask me a few questions about what I wanted to do with the MHS in Public Policy. It really was not like an interview at all but more like her selling the program (and Baltimore) to me. The program requires a year of class work and then a fellowship with an organization and she talked at length about a fellowship they are in the procress of establishing and how I would be a good candidate for that spot.
Undergrad Tier + Major: Tier 1, B.A. in Zoology
GRE (V)(A)(AWA) : 660 Quant., 540 Verbal, 4.5
GPA: 3.4
Other Relevant info (experience, etc.): not really anything relevant to public health outside of school. Took relevant courses such as Epidemiology, Global Health Care Systems, Med. Soc, etc.
Acceptances (Funding): Drexel, Ohio State, Boston U., University of Michigan, University of Illinois-Chicago
Rejections: UNC-Chapel Hill
Waitlist: n/a
Still Waiting: n/a
So far nothing has significant scholarships (like boston). Still awaiting scholarship notification from Michigan and searching for funding options.
GRE (V)(A)(AWA) : 660 Quant., 540 Verbal, 4.5
GPA: 3.4
Other Relevant info (experience, etc.): not really anything relevant to public health outside of school. Took relevant courses such as Epidemiology, Global Health Care Systems, Med. Soc, etc.
Acceptances (Funding): Drexel, Ohio State, Boston U., University of Michigan, University of Illinois-Chicago
Rejections: UNC-Chapel Hill
Waitlist: n/a
Still Waiting: n/a
So far nothing has significant scholarships (like boston). Still awaiting scholarship notification from Michigan and searching for funding options.
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I just got accepted to Columbia, SMS Urbanism and the Built Environment track. I got my acceptance way later than everyone else, so stay encouraged if you haven't heard.
Q: 720
V: 660
Writing: 4.5
Undergrad gpa: 3.7
Experience: Worked as a journalist covering public health topics for 8 years. I was concerned this wouldn't count, but apparently it worked.
Q: 720
V: 660
Writing: 4.5
Undergrad gpa: 3.7
Experience: Worked as a journalist covering public health topics for 8 years. I was concerned this wouldn't count, but apparently it worked.
Congrats! I think you are the first person that I have seen that has heard back from the Urbanish and the Built Environment Track so far. Did they email you? Anyone else get news today?
Just heard back from Population and Family Health at Columbia. Waitlisted. Very bummed, as it is my first choice. Anyone heard anything about waitlist experience there? Maybe something like, "I heard 100% of people on the waitlist get in"? That would be pretty great.
Was this through the SMS Dept?
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that I received acceptances from both Columbia (SMS) and UCLA (CHS) today. So if you haven't heard do not despair!
Just wanted to let you all know that I received acceptances from both Columbia (SMS) and UCLA (CHS) today. So if you haven't heard do not despair!
Yeyy!!! I got news today. I got my first acceptance to Columbia MPH Health Policy and Mgt. I received an email to log into my application and click on another link. I also received a later email inviting me to accepted students day. Very cool! Im excited.
I also applied late after the deadline.
Accepted:
Columbia
Rejections:
None
Waiting:
Harvard
Emory
Yale
Stats- current 4th yr med student at top tier school
MCAT- average; no GRE
GPA 3.7 undergrad
Graduate 3.5
tons of health care policy experience and research while undergrad and during my summers "off"
Congrats on the acceptances! I'm curious when you heard from UCLA. I received a "we're taking longer than expected" email a couple of days ago.
Congrats on all of the acceptances, especially those who heard from UCLA today!!!
Rejection from Yale came today.
So, SDSU/UCSD, I'm sorry I tried to cheat on you with Yale. Please call me and tell me you love me and want to go steady.
Has ANYONE heard from them yet?🙂 I'm joint with both schools for a PhD application, but has anyone on the MPH/Masters end heard from SDSU?
Rejection from Yale came today.
So, SDSU/UCSD, I'm sorry I tried to cheat on you with Yale. Please call me and tell me you love me and want to go steady.
Has ANYONE heard from them yet?🙂 I'm joint with both schools for a PhD application, but has anyone on the MPH/Masters end heard from SDSU?
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ahh JHU where is my decision! lol
Oh I hope it is! When did you submit your application? I am still waiting to hear back from them! They need to get like the other schools and send emails! lol
Do they not send an e-mail notifying you?
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Yup, I got the "big envelope" two weeks ago.
UCLA--I heard from them yesterday afternoon (3.10.10). It was more than a bit random because they didn't send me an acceptance letter, but rather a "Dear "my name," Congratulations again on getting accepted to UCLA SPH...the admissions deposit is waived for Fall 2010 applicants."
YES, where is it? Has anyone heard from MHS--Health, Behavior, and Society? I just e-mailed them because the wait is driving me crazy. They used to be my top choice...
Congrats, tengofe! Did you receive the email last week stating that there are tons of apps and they're doing their best to make their way through them?
Yes I received the "it's taking longer than expected" email the day before I got the supposed follow up to an acceptance e-mail from them.
Fianlly heard from all my schools.
Accepted:
UNC (MHA)
Michigan (MHSA)
Johns Hopkins (MHS in Health Policy)
THE Ohio State (MHA)
Cornell (MHA)
Rejected:
Yale
Looks like it is going to be UNC. It came down between Michigan, Hopkings and UNC. Michigan gave me a good offer, but still not the value of UNC without any funding. Hopkins made a strong push late, but the fact that it is hella expensive and they can't relocate the school out of Baltimore takes them out of the running. UNC just felt right when I was there and still feels right two months laters.
Accepted:
UNC (MHA)
Michigan (MHSA)
Johns Hopkins (MHS in Health Policy)
THE Ohio State (MHA)
Cornell (MHA)
Rejected:
Yale
Looks like it is going to be UNC. It came down between Michigan, Hopkings and UNC. Michigan gave me a good offer, but still not the value of UNC without any funding. Hopkins made a strong push late, but the fact that it is hella expensive and they can't relocate the school out of Baltimore takes them out of the running. UNC just felt right when I was there and still feels right two months laters.
How did you see that? Is it from the place where you submitted your online application?
I saw the same thing. Mine was updated on 3/10. Go to where you submitted your app and click "status" and you can see when it was last updated. I haven't called or anything but if you want to check that thats how you do it.
Yep I checked it the way Deem said. I only checked bc I think on grad cafe I saw someone saw the same thing where their app had been "updated" and then they called. I've been waiting for a long time, I applied in late Nov with my app completed in the beginning of Dec. and I'm so glad I know now. They are extremely nice so if you want to call don't be afraid C:
just checked myself. got on their "top-tier" waitlist (the lovely ms. paige told me that means I would probably get in-- can anyone confirm that this is true?)
GPA: 3.0
GRE: 1360
4 yrs experience
Accepted:
Columbia
Emory
Rejected:
Harvard (whatever)
UW (these guys have a rod up their butt)
Waitlisted
UNC
Still waiting:
JHU
Berk
It seems like UNC accepts a lot off their waitlist. Also if you look at the grad cafe history, someone was accepted in April even after asking to be removed I believe.
I think it's very likely to be accepted, since a lot of people end up going to other schools. The thing is, are you willing to wait? and even then there's still some uncertainty.
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Heard from a couple of schools recently and thought I'd share with you all
Stats:
GPA: 3.8/4.0 from a top university in Canada
GRE: 1360, 5.0A
Exp: Volunteering in a ECU at a school affiliated hospital, working at a non-profit organization centered on youth with disabilities, other leadership roles in a student run charitable org and an on-campus publication.
Schools: All MPH in Health Management or MHA programs
Emory (accepted)
Cornell (interviewed + accepted)
Yale (interviewed + accepted)
Hopkins (interviewed)
Michigan (interview scheduled)
Minnesota (interview scheduled)
NYU Wagner (no clue of status)
Torn deciding between Cornell and Yale
Stats:
GPA: 3.8/4.0 from a top university in Canada
GRE: 1360, 5.0A
Exp: Volunteering in a ECU at a school affiliated hospital, working at a non-profit organization centered on youth with disabilities, other leadership roles in a student run charitable org and an on-campus publication.
Schools: All MPH in Health Management or MHA programs
Emory (accepted)
Cornell (interviewed + accepted)
Yale (interviewed + accepted)
Hopkins (interviewed)
Michigan (interview scheduled)
Minnesota (interview scheduled)
NYU Wagner (no clue of status)
Torn deciding between Cornell and Yale
So i finally decided to join the group after stumbling on it a few weeks ago...wow thank you all so much for sharing your stories..the support in here is pretty amazing! 🙂 Just wanted to drop a note..
I see a whooole lot of people got acceptances from Emory RSPH (Congrats!). I am still waiting 🙁. Ive been checking Opus like a crazy person..lol..
If you have been accepted to your dream school and you know for sure that Emory is not in your top two (or three) choices then please let them know asap, withdraw or something of that nature so as to create room for them...because i know a bunch of people are being placed on waiting lists already..
Thanks! Im glad i joined! ill be sharing my stats soon. 🙂
I see a whooole lot of people got acceptances from Emory RSPH (Congrats!). I am still waiting 🙁. Ive been checking Opus like a crazy person..lol..
If you have been accepted to your dream school and you know for sure that Emory is not in your top two (or three) choices then please let them know asap, withdraw or something of that nature so as to create room for them...because i know a bunch of people are being placed on waiting lists already..
Thanks! Im glad i joined! ill be sharing my stats soon. 🙂
Anyone know which of the housing for Columbia SPH students is the nicer more preferable place to live? e.g. the newest, cleanest, and closet to the school. I am single, no children and would prefer a room, kitchen, and bathroom to myself. Thanks
Hey I just got my first, complete acceptance into a school! About freakin' time! First choice too!
ACCEPTED, YO:
Tufts - MPH Global Health/MS Nutritional Epi
Waitlisted:
Emory - Global Health
Rejected:
GWU - Microbio and Emerging Infectious Diseases
UNC Chapel Hill - PhD Nutritional Epi
Waiting....whatever:
NYU Steinhardt - MPH Nutrition
UC Berk - MPH Health Behavior and Society (redirected from nut)
Stats, (I wasnt gonna post these until I got into a school...)
undergrad GPA: 3.0 Biochem from a UC, 2 quarters internship at a UC Medical Center, 2 years of undergrad research in plant bio doing mostly genetics, and 2 quarters of study abroad
2 years working in biotech after graduating
Wow, this Tufts program really was a stretch - not a single class in Nutrition or public health under my belt, and my study abroad experience involved Spain - to learn spanish, and Peru - to learn history.
That statement of purpose really matters! As do LORs!
ACCEPTED, YO:
Tufts - MPH Global Health/MS Nutritional Epi
Waitlisted:
Emory - Global Health
Rejected:
GWU - Microbio and Emerging Infectious Diseases
UNC Chapel Hill - PhD Nutritional Epi
Waiting....whatever:
NYU Steinhardt - MPH Nutrition
UC Berk - MPH Health Behavior and Society (redirected from nut)
Stats, (I wasnt gonna post these until I got into a school...)
undergrad GPA: 3.0 Biochem from a UC, 2 quarters internship at a UC Medical Center, 2 years of undergrad research in plant bio doing mostly genetics, and 2 quarters of study abroad
2 years working in biotech after graduating
Wow, this Tufts program really was a stretch - not a single class in Nutrition or public health under my belt, and my study abroad experience involved Spain - to learn spanish, and Peru - to learn history.
That statement of purpose really matters! As do LORs!
