MPH 2019: Applied, Waitlisted, Accepted!

[MPAfya_19]

Just accepted to Johns Hopkins full time MPH!!

Kind of shocked because my third letter of recommendation hasn't even been submitted yet, so I'm really hoping they didn't make a mistake somehow.... For anyone who's curious, I submitted my app 10/28, it was verified 11/6, and I got an email on 11/7 saying it had been sent for review.

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[acn2019]

Just accepted to Johns Hopkins full time MPH!!

Kind of shocked because my third letter of recommendation hasn't even been submitted yet, so I'm really hoping they didn't make a mistake somehow.... For anyone who's curious, I submitted my app 10/28, it was verified 11/6, and I got an email on 11/7 saying it had been sent for review.

Congrats!! That is the same time my app was sent for review, but I applied MSPH. Which department did you apply to?

 

[armchair_cosmonaut]

Just accepted to Michigan Epi MPH!!! Glad to have a decision before the holidays!

Congrats to all the others who have been hearing back from their programs!

 

[Ilovejesuschrist]

Congrats!! Do you mind sharing when your app was submitted/verified/ how long it took to hear back after hopkins emailed you saying your app was complete?

App submitted on 10/30....verified on 10/31.....Got a message from Hopkins that my application had been sent for review on 11/01 and finally got the acceptance message on 11/19

 

[armchair_cosmonaut]

Did you receive an email about the acceptance? How did you find out?

Yes—I was notified via email. I applied to the general epidemiology and methodology track.

 

[el.mo19]

Does anyone know if for Berkeley's grad division application we have to send our GRE scores to the 8433 code in addition to the SPH code (4227)? Their web page makes it seem like we don't have to send to both but I want to be safe.

I've emailed the sphadmissions email to ask but they haven't gotten back and it's creepin up to the Dec. 1 deadline, so I'm thinking of calling tomorrow or Monday to confirm...

 

[eskiiit]

Does anyone know if for Berkeley's grad division application we have to send our GRE scores to the 8433 code in addition to the SPH code (4227)? Their web page makes it seem like we don't have to send to both but I want to be safe.

I've emailed the sphadmissions email to ask but they haven't gotten back and it's creepin up to the Dec. 1 deadline, so I'm thinking of calling tomorrow or Monday to confirm...

I sent mine to the SPH code only

 

[Cassatrass]

Hey all! Just a quick note on 2 things:

1. Emory last year got back to some people relatively early and some really late. Their communication was also lackluster regarding application status, and due to that I had almost written them off. After getting admitted with a scholarship, I decided to give them another chance and everything has been perfectly smooth sailing since! Don't get disheartened by this early response.

2. Last year, JH got back to full-time MPH people WAY earlier than MSPH people. So don't let it get to you-- it just really depends on the program!

If you haven't already, looking back on threads from last year can be really helpful when trying to gauge what to expect for timelines! My signature also tells my story-- all my apps were submitted in October!

 

[MPAfya_19]

Congrats!! That is the same time my app was sent for review, but I applied MSPH. Which department did you apply to?

The MPH program is school-wide, so I didn't apply to a specific department. I did indicate a preference for a social and behavioral sciences concentration, but I think all the MPH applications are reviewed by the same committee regardless. Hopefully you'll hear back soon! Good luck!

 

[acn2019]

The MPH program is school-wide, so I didn't apply to a specific department. I did indicate a preference for a social and behavioral sciences concentration, but I think all the MPH applications are reviewed by the same committee regardless. Hopefully you'll hear back soon! Good luck!

Thanks, I got the email this morning! Accepted!! I’m still nervous about the cost, but I am SO happy.

 

[Amvist1819]

Hey, everyone. A long-time lurker finally posting. Good luck to everyone and congratulations to those already accepted!

Undergrad School: University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
Undergrad GPA: 3.72 SOPHAS verified
Major: Community Health - Administration and Planning
GRE: V: 158 (80%), Q: 151 (42%) W: 5.0 (92%) (This was my 2nd and final attempt - that quant score still bums me out, though)

Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- Currently serving 1 year as an AmeriCorps VISTA Community Health worker at a free clinic
- 5 months Community Health Educator at local health dept. (temporary position - facilitated evidence-based teen STI/pregnancy prevention program in health classes at a high school with significantly higher rates of pregnancy and STIs in the county)
- 1 year Health Research Assistant with patient outcomes research group
- 1.5 years working at a hospital with responsibilities including youth volunteer program management and community health coalition work
- 2 years undergrad research assistant for a study on obesity in a target Hispanic population - conducted independent research presentation for the university's research symposium, and contributed to papers for publication
- 1.5 years undergrad TA for a Junior/Senior Community Health course
- 1 undergrad summer internship at hospital (where I later worked upon graduation)
- 1 undergrad winter internship at a health advocacy nonprofit
- 1 semester volunteering at Planned Parenthood

Letter of Recommendations:
4 - Executive Director at the free clinic where I currently work; Project manager from my temp position as a Health Educator; Professor/supervisor whom I TA-ed for; Undergrad research PI

Interested in: Global/International Health
Applied (include the date of application):
Emory University - MPH in Community Health Development - Applied 11/20 - SOPHAS verified 11/21
Johns Hopkins - MSPH in International Health: Health Systems - Applied 11/20 - SOPHAS verified 11/21
GWU - MPH in GH Program Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation - Applied 11/20 - SOPHAS verified 11/21
University of Illinois Chicago - MPH in Community Health Sciences: Global Health track - Applied 11/20 - SOPHAS verified 11/21

Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

Originally had Columbia, UCLA, and Tulane on my application list, but decided not to apply for various reasons and cut down to 4 schools. Emory's program is, by far, my first choice (should I be accepted and work out the financials). My lower GRE quant score makes me nervous, but I'm hoping that, holistically, I still have a decent shot. Will update as decisions come in!

 

[eskiiit]

Does anyone know if for Berkeley's grad division application we have to send our GRE scores to the 8433 code in addition to the SPH code (4227)? Their web page makes it seem like we don't have to send to both but I want to be safe.

I've emailed the sphadmissions email to ask but they haven't gotten back and it's creepin up to the Dec. 1 deadline, so I'm thinking of calling tomorrow or Monday to confirm...

I just called them and they said just submit it once to SOPHAS (SPH Code)

 

[Ilovejesuschrist]

App submitted on 10/30....verified on 10/31.....Got a message from Hopkins that my application had been sent for review on 11/01 and finally got the acceptance message on 11/19

In case details are needed

Undergrad School: International Medical School Graduate
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.98/4 (WES)
Professional GPA ( Medical School): 3.6/4 (WES)
Major/Minor: MD

GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): V157, Q163, AW4 taken in September
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
1. One year as Junior House Officer at a tertiary hospital
2. One year as a Senior House Officer at a Regional Hospital
3. Volunteer at a district hospital in a rural suburb of Ghana
4. Dissertation on Maternal satisfaction with child delivery services at a health facility
5. Exchange abroad
6. Leader of the screening team of my Christian Medical Fellowship
7. Several Health Screening Outreaches

Special factors: Some academic awards, first generation college student

LOC: 5 LOC; all from my lecturers and consultants


Interested in: MPH [Maternal and Child Health]
Applied(include the date of application): JHU, Harvard, Columbia, Emory, BU, GWU (all verified on 10/31/18)
Accepted: JHU MPH(11/19) + $$$(02/13)GWU(12/06) + $$(02/13), Emory (12/12) BU(12/14)+ 20% $, Columbia University(01/23) + $$(02/21), HARVARD SM 42.5 (02/21)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

 

[Omahask]

Hi guys I'm in the process of submitting my application for a dual mph/mba degree. Getting a bit nervous about making it on time for the dic 1 deadlines but hopefully I'll make it. Here's my info please tell me what do you Think? what are my chances? any info would be greatly appreciated.

Undergrad School: International Med school
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: (WES Evaluated 3.14)
Major/Minor: MD and B.s degree
GRE 11/12/2018 V:163 Q: 152 AW: 3.5
Other Test: TOEFL 112
Experience/Research (please, be brief):

- MD for 5 year working in Hospital-acquired infection control, antimicrobial resistance. In Guatemala City.
-Research Assistant 4 yrs-- over 10 poster presentations in medical congresses, two publicaciones pending
- 1 year volunteer for NGO working with amputees in rural Guatemala
- 6 month observership in a children's hospital in Boston
- 2 years working as a panel physician providing care for immigrants and refugees

Letter of Recommendations:
- Regional project manager of NGO and mph graduate from Uof Illinois.
- Dean of Medicine school of a Guatemalan University
- Infectious Disease specialist and research supervisor- public health degree from LSHTM.
- Senior investigator at NIH

Interested in: global public health, epidemiology
Applied/Applying: BU, JHU, Yale, Emory, Columbia, Michigan, University of Illinois, Washington University at St, Louis, University of Alabama, Georgia State


What do you guys Think are my chances I'm a bit worried about my GRE Q score and my GPA

 

[Uniqueusername13]

Hey all! Just a quick note on 2 things:

1. Emory last year got back to some people relatively early and some really late. Their communication was also lackluster regarding application status, and due to that I had almost written them off. After getting admitted with a scholarship, I decided to give them another chance and everything has been perfectly smooth sailing since! Don't get disheartened by this early response.

2. Last year, JH got back to full-time MPH people WAY earlier than MSPH people. So don't let it get to you-- it just really depends on the program!

If you haven't already, looking back on threads from last year can be really helpful when trying to gauge what to expect for timelines! My signature also tells my story-- all my apps were submitted in October!

I’ve read the entire 2018 thread at least 3 times now. Crazy! Made notes on all the people with stats and interests closest to mine - to try and gauge my chances! (And stil can’t say I feel any comfort. Lol). Started feeling emotionally invested in the ups and downs of some of last year’s frequent posters and hope things are going well for all of them. @Cassatrass you were one of my idols! Hoping my application process is as successful as yours was.
Question for you, if you remember. My apps were verified a few weeks ago now. I’ve received 2 emails from Yale since then. First saying they’d received my application. Second saying my application was complete. But it also says that they expect to release admission decisions in early March! But I remember that many people heard back from Yale by the end of January last year. So I was surprised that it said March. Do you remember the time frame given in “application complete” emails last year?
Reading last year’s thread has been incredibly helpful to me outside of trying to gauge my chances. Not being from USA I was less familiar with the entire range of programs. In the end, 3 of the 4 MPH programs I applied to were because I learned about them in this forum. I’ve also private messaged a few of last year’s posters and have really appreciated their input. So definitely one very grateful reader here!

 

[Cassatrass]

I’ve read the entire 2018 thread at least 3 times now. Crazy! Made notes on all the people with stats and interests closest to mine - to try and gauge my chances! (And stil can’t say I feel any comfort. Lol). Started feeling emotionally invested in the ups and downs of some of last year’s frequent posters and hope things are going well for all of them. @Cassatrass you were one of my idols! Hoping my application process is as successful as yours was.
Question for you, if you remember. My apps were verified a few weeks ago now. I’ve received 2 emails from Yale since then. First saying they’d received my application. Second saying my application was complete. But it also says that they expect to release admission decisions in early March! But I remember that many people heard back from Yale by the end of January last year. So I was surprised that it said March. Do you remember the time frame given in “application complete” emails last year?
Reading last year’s thread has been incredibly helpful to me outside of trying to gauge my chances. Not being from USA I was less familiar with the entire range of programs. In the end, 3 of the 4 MPH programs I applied to were because I learned about them in this forum. I’ve also private messaged a few of last year’s posters and have really appreciated their input. So definitely one very grateful reader here!

Awe that's so kind! I hope that it goes smoothly for you also! They didn't give me a timeline in any of the initial emails, but I emailed them back and asked (I was impatient haha) and they said they review applications December through March!

 

[EHS_MPHapplicant]

Is anyone applying to the University of Maryland by the way? I can try and answer some questions about the school or campus in general

Hi, I applied to UMD. Curious to hear your perspective/experience. I'm worried about the out-of-state tuition cost. Beyond my research on faculty/department, my knowledge of the campus/city is limited.

 

[EnviroJusticeWarrior]

Hi, I applied to UMD. Curious to hear your perspective/experience. I'm worried about the out-of-state tuition cost. Beyond my research on faculty/department, my knowledge of the campus/city is limited.

So I'm currently a undergrad (graduating in December) but have worked extensively with faculty within the School of Public Health on various research projects. I can say from working with some of the graduate students within the Environmental Health department that they are always kept busy (so many papers and meetings and whatnot) and my mentor specifically groomed the undergrad interns for grad school and beyond. As for the campus itself, it's fairly large so you'll get your fair share of exercise in and it's always bustling and you're within close proximity to Washington DC so there are plenty of opportunities and partnerships with neighboring communities. College Park is basically a college town but we have many collaborative projects with nearby areas throughout the county

What field specifically are you applying for by the way?

 

[EnviroJusticeWarrior]

Hi, I applied to UMD. Curious to hear your perspective/experience. I'm worried about the out-of-state tuition cost. Beyond my research on faculty/department, my knowledge of the campus/city is limited.

UMD doesn't have as much funding as other schools like George Washington by the way. At least that's what my mentor told me.

 

[EnviroJusticeWarrior]

Accepted into Maryland's MPH in Environmental Health Sciences program!

 

[Omahask]

Accepted into Maryland's MPH in Environmental Health Sciences program!

congrats

 

[EHS_MPHapplicant]

Congrats! Also accepted to UMD for Environmental Health Sciences

 

[EnviroJusticeWarrior]

Congrats! Also accepted to UMD for Environmental Health Sciences

Oh wow, looking like a small world out here haha

If you choose to enroll at UMD, then you'll definitely be able to engage in the technical aspect of the field (i.e. using pollutant sensors and field work) since the department is in the process of getting the latest devices.

Feel free to message me if you want to talk more!

 

[MPAfya_19]

Thanks, I got the email this morning! Accepted!! I’m still nervous about the cost, but I am SO happy.

Congrats!!

 

[athaw1]

Hey everyone! So I just took my second GRE test on November 20th and I had a much better score than the first time, but some of my intended programs deadline are on December 1st (UCLA and Columbia) and I'm not sure if I'm able to submit my better grades on time. Anyone knows if I can send my GRE score even after I submit my application? Thanks!

 

[Missaayyyy]

Hey everyone! So I just took my second GRE test on November 20th and I had a much better score than the first time, but some of my intended programs deadline are on December 1st (UCLA and Columbia) and I'm not sure if I'm able to submit my better grades on time. Anyone knows if I can send my GRE score even after I submit my application? Thanks!

As far as I know, you can submit your GRE scores after you submit your application as long as they were taken before Dec 1 and have been sent to the school before Dec 1. If it takes a few days to get to the school (e.g. it arrives on Dec 4 but you sent it to them on Nov 29) it's fine.

I asked my schools about this because I took the test on the 21st and that was their response. I'd suggest calling if you're super worried about it, though.

 

[dubbz09]

Guys, I don't know if it's just me, but I'm super nervous! Even though it's SO early along my anxiety is getting the better of me . Not tryna psych anyone out, just have no one else to relate to! lol. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[php2019]

I just received an email from the University of Michigan asking me to create my student portal. It said that they will begin to review my application once it is complete in the portal (which it is). Does this mean I will hear back about a decision soon? Those of you who have applied in previous years, what did the timeline look like from here on out?

Thanks!

How long did it take to receive this email after your application was SOPHAS verified? My application was verified on 11/13 and I still haven't received this email, so I'm trying to decide if I should contact them.

Thank you!

 

[EnviroJusticeWarrior]

Guys, I don't know if it's just me, but I'm super nervous! Even though it's SO early along my anxiety is getting the better of me . Not tryna psych anyone out, just have no one else to relate to! lol. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I'm with you on that! Waiting on a few schools but all report decisions from January - early March so nothing to do but wait and hope for the best!

 

[Omahask]

Hey guys sorry for spamming but I'm freaking out lo. I'm applying for a dual mph/mba degree. Here's my info please tell me what do you Think? what are my chances? any info would be greatly appreciated.

Undergrad School: International Med school
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: (WES Evaluated 3.14)
Major/Minor: MD and B.s degree
GRE 11/12/2018 V:163 Q: 152 AW: 3.5
Other Test: TOEFL 112
Experience/Research (please, be brief):

- MD for 5 year working in Hospital-acquired infection control, antimicrobial resistance. In Guatemala City.
-Research Assistant 4 yrs-- over 10 poster presentations in medical congresses, two publicaciones pending
- 1 year volunteer for NGO working with amputees in rural Guatemala
- 6 month observership in a children's hospital in Boston
- 2 years working as a panel physician providing care for immigrants and refugees

Letter of Recommendations:
- Regional project manager of NGO and mph graduate from Uof Illinois.
- Dean of Medicine school of a Guatemalan University
- Infectious Disease specialist and research supervisor- public health degree from LSHTM.
- Senior investigator at NIH

Interested in: global public health, epidemiology
Applied/Applying: BU, JHU, Yale, Emory, Columbia, Michigan, University of Illinois, Washington University at St, Louis, University of Alabama, Georgia State


What do you guys Think are my chances I'm a bit worried about my GRE Q score and my GPA

 

[dubbz09]

Hey guys sorry for spamming but I'm freaking out lo. I'm applying for a dual mph/mba degree. Here's my info please tell me what do you Think? what are my chances? any info would be greatly appreciated.


Undergrad School: International Med school
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: (WES Evaluated 3.14)
Major/Minor: MD and B.s degree
GRE 11/12/2018 V:163 Q: 152 AW: 3.5
Other Test: TOEFL 112
Experience/Research (please, be brief):

- MD for 5 year working in Hospital-acquired infection control, antimicrobial resistance. In Guatemala City.
-Research Assistant 4 yrs-- over 10 poster presentations in medical congresses, two publicaciones pending
- 1 year volunteer for NGO working with amputees in rural Guatemala
- 6 month observership in a children's hospital in Boston
- 2 years working as a panel physician providing care for immigrants and refugees

Letter of Recommendations:
- Regional project manager of NGO and mph graduate from Uof Illinois.
- Dean of Medicine school of a Guatemalan University
- Infectious Disease specialist and research supervisor- public health degree from LSHTM.
- Senior investigator at NIH

Interested in: global public health, epidemiology
Applied/Applying: BU, JHU, Yale, Emory, Columbia, Michigan, University of Illinois, Washington University at St, Louis, University of Alabama, Georgia State


What do you guys Think are my chances I'm a bit worried about my GRE Q score and my GPA

Seems you and I are in the same boat! From what I've seen on this forum and the older ones, wherever you feel like you're lacking in stats, it's possible to make up for in a great personal statement and good letters of reccomendation. You should be solid given that your experience is good! All the best!

 

[Missaayyyy]

Guys, I don't know if it's just me, but I'm super nervous! Even though it's SO early along my anxiety is getting the better of me . Not tryna psych anyone out, just have no one else to relate to! lol. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I just submitted my first application and I'm so anxious as well so you're definitely not alone

 

[perry8282014]

Thank you for all your posts! It's been helpful to read about people's different timelines.

Has anyone heard back from the Online/Part-Time MPH at JHU? Maybe they don't decide as quickly for this track as they do on the Full-time MPH. I applied on 10/28 and received a confirmation email from JHU admissions on 11/1 that my application was complete.

 

[dubbz09]

Got an email of acceptance to GWU for Health Policy!
God is good!

 

[Omahask]

I just submitted my first application and I'm so anxious as well so you're definitely not alone

Not that I get any pleasure from anyones anxiety haha but I admit its conforting knowing I'm not the only one and that we're all going through this together. I really apreciate everyone's comment in this forum it has definitely made the process easier. Hope everyone gets the program they want, good luck guys.

 

[Omahask]

Got an email of acceptance to GWU for Health Policy!
God is good!

Congrats

 

[armchair_cosmonaut]

Not that I get any pleasure from anyones anxiety haha but I admit its conforting knowing I'm not the only one and that we're all going through this together. I really apreciate everyone's comment in this forum it has definitely made the process easier. Hope everyone gets the program they want, good luck guys.

Not to mention the constant bombardment of emails from the programs.... I know decisions take time to come out, but every time I get an email my heart does a little jump until I realize it's another "why you should apply" email!

 

[plsmphepi]

Hey everyone!
Quick question:

I submitted 4 LORs to SOPHAS: 2 academic and 2 professional. Some colleges require 2 LORs while others require 3.

Of the 4 LORs, 3 are more pertinent since they are recent, while one LOR is from an internship mentor from 2 years ago. I don't want colleges to end up looking at the wrong 2 or 3.
Should I specify which all LORs I would like them to look at?
What should I do?

 

[el.mo19]

Hey everyone!
Quick question:

I submitted 4 LORs to SOPHAS: 2 academic and 2 professional. Some colleges require 2 LORs while others require 3.

Of the 4 LORs, 3 are more pertinent since they are recent, while one LOR is from an internship mentor from 2 years ago. I don't want colleges to end up looking at the wrong 2 or 3.
Should I specify which all LORs I would like them to look at?
What should I do?

I debated about requesting 4 letters and how this would be viewed, Emory was the most strict in the sense they told me they would only read the the first 3 that were uploaded by your recommenders.

I would recommend reaching out to your schools and seeing what their stance is and if they'd be willing to hear you out on which to read. Although, I'm not 100% they would read the exact ones you propose.

 

[el.mo19]

I finally got an email acknowledging my application to Emory! It was pretty thorough telling me what needs to be done in OPUS, however, I have to wait 24-48 hours for my OPUS account to be active.

 

[EnviroJusticeWarrior]

I finally got an email acknowledging my application to Emory! It was pretty thorough telling me what needs to be done in OPUS, however, I have to wait 24-48 hours for my OPUS account to be active.

Same here, got an email from Emory prompting me to setup my account through OPUS

 

[SunshineSarahbelle]

I'm also applying for epi in UT! But I applied to Houston. What made you choose Austin?

I like the Austin area much better, and I am trying to coordinate as best I can with my partner. He will be applying for software engineering jobs, and a lot of companies have offices out of Austin. It's got a cool vibe in my opinion!

 

[Omahask]

Anyone applying to UCLA as a foreign graduate?

 

[plsmphepi]

I debated about requesting 4 letters and how this would be viewed, Emory was the most strict in the sense they told me they would only read the the first 3 that were uploaded by your recommenders.

I would recommend reaching out to your schools and seeing what their stance is and if they'd be willing to hear you out on which to read. Although, I'm not 100% they would read the exact ones you propose.

Thank you so much! I will reach out to the universities!

 

[plsmphepi]

I like the Austin area much better, and I am trying to coordinate as best I can with my partner. He will be applying for software engineering jobs, and a lot of companies have offices out of Austin. It's got a cool vibe in my opinion!

Okay, great! I was just wondering if it had anything to do with the quality of education

 

[Teets4Tots]

If anyone has any questions about any of the schools I applied to, a general preview of Health Policy/Management concentrations, or more in depth about Colorado (where I'm attending) let me know!! I'm trying to put off preparing for finals...

 

[Omahask]

If anyone has any questions about any of the schools I applied to, a general preview of Health Policy/Management concentrations, or more in depth about Colorado (where I'm attending) let me know!! I'm trying to put off preparing for finals...

How long did it take for BU to get back to you? it's been a couple of weeks since I got a mail saying that a few things were missing, those items were already in the sophas System but still haven't heard back from them.

 

[Omahask]

Just got accepted to Texas U mba/mph program by mail. Still waiting to hear from everyone else

 

[dubbz09]

Just got accepted to Texas U mba/mph program by mail. Still waiting to hear from everyone else

Congrats!!

 

[dubbz09]

If anyone has any questions about any of the schools I applied to, a general preview of Health Policy/Management concentrations, or more in depth about Colorado (where I'm attending) let me know!! I'm trying to put off preparing for finals...

Thanks for offering! I'd love to hear more about Health Policy/Mgmt Concentrations pleaase