Hopkins MHS: Accepted, but do I need it?

[sarahl86]

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So here's my situation: my ultimate goal is go get into medical school. I am currently in my second round of applying but things don't look like they're going to go my way (again) this year. I have a great GPA (3.85 oa/3.73 sci) and a 31R MCAT (10/12/9) - here's my mdapps:

http://www.mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?id=11546

I think I'm a decent/average-ish applicant all around. Just applied kinda late this year.

I also applied to the Biochem/Molecular Bio MHS program and Hopkins and just found out I got accepted today. I've been working for a year at a decent job doing health education, but I'm realizing more and more that maybe I do or don't need this pretty academic science-oriented degree? Maybe I should have applied for a professional MHS that was more "real" public health and was considering going for Mental Health as well but figure I'm weak in lab experience so went for Biochem. I am glad I have the opportunity to go, but don't know if the cost is really worth it. You think it'll really help me?

Gotta make a decision before the 15th.

Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks.

 

[drizzt3117]

I would just apply again, early, and broadly, and work for a year.

 

[tabishis]

Your numbers are awesome. Since you applied late and that lowered your chances of getting in med school then with those great numbers I don't need an MHS degree. I would rather wait another year and apply early early next year. All the best.

 

[KiwiBruin]

I got a question. Were you late both times in applying? (I would imagine if you were late once, you would have all your stuff ready for the second round and submit them right after apps start the 2nd time around...) It makes no sense how someone with such great numbers would get denied both rounds... Sorry to hear =*(

 

[sarahl86]

I had a 25 the first time applied and retook the MCAT last August for my second cycle of applications, so I wasn't complete at most places till late September or October. I haven't heard a definite no from any of the schools I interviewed at, but its looking like it will be all waitlists at the very least right now.