MPH 2019: Applied, Waitlisted, Accepted!

[jes3dz]

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Thanks! WashU sent me an email stating that I was accepted. The email included a portal to my official acceptance letter, which included a scholarship offer.

Hey, saw you received $$ from WashU. Are you planning on attending their scholars weekend?

 

[mphhpm2019]

I know some folks who applied Epi to UCLA heard back but does anyone know when we should be hearing back from UCLA or USC? Thanks!

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[MuppetLord]

Hey, saw you received $$ from WashU. Are you planning on attending their scholars weekend?

Yes, just registered this morning! Will I be meeting you there?

 

[BeHappy97]

the weekend + MLK day = an extra long 3-day weekend of waiting for decisions

 

[mphhpm2019]

I know some folks who applied Epi to UCLA heard back but does anyone know when we should be hearing back from UCLA or USC? Thanks!

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JUST GOT INTO UCLA HPM!!! AHHH!!

 

[redeye19]

In at UCLA for HPM!

 

[spartank2015]

Just stumbled across this forum and I have a few comments and questions:
1. Is anyone else having some issues with Wolverine Access for UMich? I applied to the MPH Nutritional Science (11/26) and HMP (1/14 - spur of the moment/last minute decision on my part, I know not great) programs, and reached out to the university because my Wolverine Access account was not listing my Nutrition application as complete or incomplete even though it's been submitted for a few months (as were my SOPHAS info, transcripts, test scores, etc.). My HMP application was submitted a day before the hard deadline and was already marked as complete, so I was concerned. I talked to Kristen McCarthy from UMich and she assured me that despite the portal not saying the Nutrition app was completed, BOTH were complete on her end and under review. I received an acceptance email today for the UMich MPH Nutritional Science program (!!!), so I'm no longer concerned about that. I'm not yet able to see a "View Application Status" link on Wolverine Access, but I imagine it could take a few days for the portal to update with the acceptance. I think it's kind of odd though that since the time I set up my Wolverine Access account I've been given access to a "View Application Recommendation" link for my Nutrition app which just shows information regarding the program; it's not there for my HMP app though. McCarthy told me it was odd that I was having issues with the links I am able to see, but didn't offer any advice regarding it. I thought I'd reach out and see if other applicants were having issues with Wolverine Access in general though to reassure myself!!
2. I've been seeing a few people discussing interviews for the UMich HMP program. I didn't have to interview for the Nutritional Science MPH program with UMich, so I'm curious about this. Does anyone know if everyone who applied to the HMP program has to have an interview? Are there people who get into this program without an interview? I didn't see anything about an interview on the UMich MPH HMP website so that's why I'm a little anxious. Also, for those of you who did interview, about how long did it take after you applied to hear back about an interview? I applied so close to the hard deadline so I'm not getting my hopes up, I'm just curious about the timeline aspect. Additionally, any information regarding the interviewing process would be great!

Thanks!!!

 

[redeye19]

Just stumbled across this forum and I have a few comments and questions:
1. Is anyone else having some issues with Wolverine Access for UMich? I applied to the MPH Nutritional Science (11/26) and HMP (1/14 - spur of the moment/last minute decision on my part, I know not great) programs, and reached out to the university because my Wolverine Access account was not listing my Nutrition application as complete or incomplete even though it's been submitted for a few months (as were my SOPHAS info, transcripts, test scores, etc.). My HMP application was submitted a day before the hard deadline and was already marked as complete, so I was concerned. I talked to Kristen McCarthy from UMich and she assured me that despite the portal not saying the Nutrition app was completed, BOTH were complete on her end and under review. I received an acceptance email today for the UMich MPH Nutritional Science program (!!!), so I'm no longer concerned about that. I'm not yet able to see a "View Application Status" link on Wolverine Access, but I imagine it could take a few days for the portal to update with the acceptance. I think it's kind of odd though that since the time I set up my Wolverine Access account I've been given access to a "View Application Recommendation" link for my Nutrition app which just shows information regarding the program; it's not there for my HMP app though. McCarthy told me it was odd that I was having issues with the links I am able to see, but didn't offer any advice regarding it. I thought I'd reach out and see if other applicants were having issues with Wolverine Access in general though to reassure myself!!
2. I've been seeing a few people discussing interviews for the UMich HMP program. I didn't have to interview for the Nutritional Science MPH program with UMich, so I'm curious about this. Does anyone know if everyone who applied to the HMP program has to have an interview? Are there people who get into this program without an interview? I didn't see anything about an interview on the UMich MPH HMP website so that's why I'm a little anxious. Also, for those of you who did interview, about how long did it take after you applied to hear back about an interview? I applied so close to the hard deadline so I'm not getting my hopes up, I'm just curious about the timeline aspect. Additionally, any information regarding the interviewing process would be great!

Thanks!!!

I think the interview might be the next step in the application process for HMP but it doesn't seem like there's much transparency on this. I had an interview and they said in the email that after "careful review" I was "selected" to interview (not sure if I interpreted this correctly though). Interviewer said I should expect to hear back in about 3 weeks. Potential interview dates are scheduled out for several weeks from what I saw. Hope this helps!

 

[rosed.stone]

Long time lurker, but I just got into my first choice so I think it's time I submit my stats.

UCLA is my top choice considering it's a great program, plus I'm in-state and from LA.
I'm honestly surprised I was able to get in, with my grades/GRE but I'm so grateful and over the moon.

If you're also looking into the program, let's chat!


Undergrad School: UCSD
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.23/3.69 (SOPHAS verified)
Major/Minor: Public Health (Minors: Psychology and General Biology)
GRE: V: 155 (69%), Q: 155 (59%), W: 5.0 (Oct 2018)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 9 month intern/job at a driving safety program at school
- Student Lead at school bookstore. Worked for 2 years
- 3 months, interned at Institutes for public health
- Admin assistant --> Sales & Marketing at a fertility center (1 year next week)

LOR: Intro to public health Professor who I TAed for, Occupational and Environmental Health Prof, Director at Fertility Clinic


Interests: MPH in Health Policy and Management

Applying (verified): UCSD (12/2), Oregon State University (12/1), UMass-Amherst (12/1), UCLA (12/1)
Accepted: UCSD [Health Behavior] (1/16 informal, 1/18 official), UCLA!!!! [HPM] (1/18)

 

[mphhpm2019]

Long time lurker, but I just got into my first choice so I think it's time I submit my stats.

UCLA is my top choice considering it's a great program, plus I'm in-state and from LA.
I'm honestly surprised I was able to get in, but I'm so grateful and over the moon.

If you're also looking into the program, let's chat!


Undergrad School: UCSD
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.23/3.69 (SOPHAS verified)
Major/Minor: Public Health (Minors: Psychology and General Biology)
GRE: V: 155 (69%), Q: 155 (59%), W: 5.0 (Oct 2018)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 9 month intern/job at a driving safety program at school
- Student Lead at school bookstore. Worked for 2 years
- 3 months, interned at Institutes for public health
- Admin assistant --> Sales & Marketing at a fertility center (1 year next week)

LOR: Intro to public health Professor who I TAed for, Occupational and Environmental Health Prof, Director at Fertility Clinic


Interests: MPH in Health Policy and Management

Applying (verified): UCSD (12/2), Oregon State University (12/1), UMass-Amherts (12/1), UCLA (12/1)
Accepted: UCSD [Health Behavior] (1/16 informal, 12/18 official), UCLA!!!! [HPM] (1/18)

Dude!!! I'm also from UCSD (I'm a senior rn) and UCLA is one of my top choices! Congrats 🙂

 

[mphhpm2019]

Figured it's about time to make this 🙂

Undergrad School: UCSD
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.42 (SOPHAS verified)
Major: Public Health
Minor: Business, Global Health
GRE: V: 157, Q: 157, W: 4.5
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- Managed Care Internship with large SoCal based HC non-profit
- Medical + Admin assistant at local optometry clinic
- Program Internship with local San Diego based HC non-profit
-VP of Student Organization committed to fighting human trafficking

LOR: 2 Profs and 1 from Internship

Interested in: Quality of care, improving access to care, eliminating HC disparities through management

Applied:
UCLA - Health Policy and Management
Columbia University - Health Policy and Management
Emory University - Health Policy and Management
University of Southern California
(all verified 12/02/18)

Accepted: Emory University HPM (1/09), UCLA HPM (1/18), Columbia HPM (1/23)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

Still waiting for Columbia! It's gonna be super hard to choose but I'm glad I've got ya'll to bounce ideas off of <3

 

[rosed.stone]

Dude!!! I'm also from UCSD (I'm a senior rn) and UCLA is one of my top choices! Congrats 🙂

I bet we've had classes together!! I'm in SD! We should hang out and chat!
Congratulations on your acceptance by the way!

 

[mphhpm2019]

I bet we've had classes together!! I'm in SD! We should hang out and chat!
Congratulations on your acceptance by the way!

Hahaha I wouldn't be surprised if we have had classes together! I'm gonna attempt to PM you but I'm still learning how to use this site haha

 

[Amvist1819]

Same here. The status page says in review with the department. Which department did you apply to ?

Same here. Applied mid-late November and haven't had communication since. Just checking the portal daily. I applied to Community Health Sciences with an interest in a Global Health concentration.

 

[mph2019!]

Same here. Applied mid-late November and haven't had communication since. Just checking the portal daily. I applied to Community Health Sciences with an interest in a Global Health concentration.

I applied at the end of November. Hope we hear from them soon. All the best !

 

[Gopher15]

Long time lurker, but I just got into my first choice so I think it's time I submit my stats.

UCLA is my top choice considering it's a great program, plus I'm in-state and from LA.
I'm honestly surprised I was able to get in, with my grades/GRE but I'm so grateful and over the moon.

If you're also looking into the program, let's chat!

Congrats! How does UCLA notify you?

 

[oacljv]

Congrats to the recent Epi and HPM acceptances at UCLA!

I haven't seen a lot of Biostats people on here, but has anyone else applied to/heard from UCLA Biostats (MPH) yet?

 

[armchair_cosmonaut]

Congrats! How does UCLA notify you?

I was notified by email.

 

[gg.mn14]

I know we have quite a long way to go until decisions need to be made but I just wanted to see if anyone had any insights/thoughts about Emory BSHE vs UNC Health Behavior? I've made a pros and cons list for each but I am having a hard time seeing big pros leaning one way or another.

 

[rosed.stone]

Congrats! How does UCLA notify you?

Thank you! They emailed me Friday evening. I was extremely surprised when I saw it since it was late and I figured no responses would be coming after 5. It also caught me off guard because on last year's thread a lot people heard in the last week of January up to the third week of February.

 

[rosed.stone]

Hahaha I wouldn't be surprised if we have had classes together! I'm gonna attempt to PM you but I'm still learning how to use this site haha

Update for everyone else.
WE'RE FRIENDS!! We knew each other from an intro to public health class and we had a project together. What a small world!

 

[mphhpm2019]

Update for everyone else.
WE'RE FRIENDS!! We knew each other from an intro to public health class and we had a project together. What a small world!

HONESTLY it's such a small world!

 

[keeks23]

So, just made Visit Emory official - booked my flight and AirBnB to Atlanta!

 

[CWA]

For those of you who have already had interviews with HMP faculty at UMich, were you contacted by your faculty interviewer after signing up for a time slot?

 

[ripely-pine]

Anyone know how long verification has been taking lately? I submitted my apps a couple of weeks ago but am still waiting on two letters of rec from professors. I am no longer in the area, so I have tried reminding them by email, but still nothing. My earliest priority deadlines are on 2/1. I'm really starting to freak out...

 

[eb330009]

For those of you who have already had interviews with HMP faculty at UMich, were you contacted by your faculty interviewer after signing up for a time slot?

Yup! You sign up for a 1 hour slot and they call you either on the hour or the half hour, so you’re expected to just wait until they call! Interview takes about 30 mins!

 

[MHA19]

Yup! You sign up for a 1 hour slot and they call you either on the hour or the half hour, so you’re expected to just wait until they call! Interview takes about 30 mins!

I have mine this coming week! Any tips on how to prepare other than the usual why mph, why umich? Thanks!!

 

[suecakep]

I have heard for Epi MPH on 1/14
With taking into consideration that they will release their scholarships information on the last week of Jan, I think you should make contact with your department.

Great. Thank you!

 

[suecakep]

I also heard back on the 14th of this month. I would wait until maybe the middle of the week to reach out to the department. I know in the virtual fair they said that most departments have begun meeting this week and last week, so maybe they're working their way to your application.

Thank you!

 

[semr523]

Posting stats since decisions are coming in soon. Does anyone know how competitive these programs are? I'm used to medical school acceptance stats and have no idea where I stand.

Undergrad School: Ivy (but not big 3)
Undergrad GPA: 3.63
Major/Minor: Neuroscience
Medical School: Top 20
Medical School GPA: N/A, but honors with a couple of high pass in clerkships
GRE: V: 165 (97%), Q: 164 (87%), W: 4.5
MCAT: 35 (95%)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 3 years at education non-profit
- 5 publications, 1 first author, in psychiatry and neuroscience
- summer internship in public health dept

LOR: manager at education non profit, three professors from medical school, research advisor

Interests: MPH in Health Policy and Management

Applying: Harvard 45, Yale Advanced Degree, Johns Hopkins, Columbia
Accepted: TBD

 

[acn2019]

Has anyone heard of anyone deferring a year for an MSPH at Johns Hopkins. I’m a Federal employee and this shutdown has thrown some of my work projects off their expected timeline. It might be much better for me to wait a year to go to school. Does anyone know if they allow deferrals?

 

[PCCHC17]

I am also someone who's used a lot of helpful information from this forum and past ones so figured it was finally my time to contribute. I appreciate everyone helping each other!

Undergrad School: Small, liberal-arts college
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.92 (SOPHAS verified)
Major: Anthropology
Minor: biology, chemistry
GRE: V:163 (93%), Q: 166 (90%), W: 5.0 (92%)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- co-president of undergrad student global organization for 4 years, completed an associated global health/teaching internship with migrants in Thailand
- summer internship with Quality Improvement team of local health department
- summer applied anthro research, qual interviews on homelessness and addiction in a large city
- Semester abroad in Chile: studied Spanish, traditional medicine, and global health. Completed independent research.
- Year long fellowship doing qualitative research for an NGO that focuses on ACEs and resilience
- Undergrad thesis on ACEs and resilience
- Peace Corps community health education volunteer in Cambodia 2017-2019: maternal child health focus and youth development

LOR: 1 anthropology professor, 1 ngo director who I worked with over 4 years, 1 Peace Corps staff member
Interested in: Qualitative research, global health, community-based development, gender

Applied: U Washington- Global Health, U Washington- COPHP, UC Berk- Health and Social Behavior (11/30), UCLA- Community Health Sciences (11/3-), GW-Health Promotion (12/8), Tulane-Comm health sciences (12/8), Emory- Global health (12/8), Columbia-Sociomed (11/30), Colorado-Global health (12/11), Harvard-health and social behavior (11/30), Yale- Social and behav sciences (12/8)
Accepted: Tulane (12/15), GW (12/18), Emory (12/18), UW Global Health (1/18), UW COPHP (12/11), Columbia (1/23), Colorado (1/29), UCLA (2/9), UC Berk (2/20), Harvard (2/21), Yale (3/6)
Rejected: none!
Waitlisted: none!

 

[eb330009]

I have mine this coming week! Any tips on how to prepare other than the usual why mph, why umich? Thanks!!

I'm guessing the interviews will very much depend faculty to faculty member. Mine was VERY relaxed. I was asked two questions then was given the time to ask my faculty member any questions I had. If I was to ballpark, we spent 7-10 mins on me and 15-20 mins on his experiences, learning more about the program and my questions. My two questions were the typical "tell me about yourself", then "tell me where you see this degree taking you". I'd definitely think through a solid amount of questions that can lead into conversation, and of course prep for the usual questions.

 

[redeye19]

Is there a typical timeline for when schools send financial aid packages? Starting to get a little bit nervous about the price tag for UCLA since I'm out of state. 😳 Thanks in advance!!

 

[Ramaq Chishti]

Posting stats since decisions are coming in soon. Does anyone know how competitive these programs are? I'm used to medical school acceptance stats and have no idea where I stand.

Undergrad School: Ivy (but not big 3)
Undergrad GPA: 3.63
Major/Minor: Neuroscience
Medical School: Top 20
Medical School GPA: N/A, but honors with a couple of high pass in clerkships
GRE: V: 165 (97%), Q: 164 (87%), W: 4.5
MCAT: 35 (95%)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 3 years at education non-profit
- 5 publications, 1 first author, in psychiatry and neuroscience
- summer internship in public health dept

LOR: manager at education non profit, three professors from medical school, research advisor

Interests: MPH in Health Policy and Management

Applying: Harvard 45, Yale Advanced Degree, Johns Hopkins, Columbia
Accepted: TBD

Killer stats!
You’ll surely make it into most if not all!

 

[sinigual]

Has anyone heard of anyone deferring a year for an MSPH at Johns Hopkins. I’m a Federal employee and this shutdown has thrown some of my work projects off their expected timeline. It might be much better for me to wait a year to go to school. Does anyone know if they allow deferrals?

Below is from their MPH FAQ, I think it’s likely that rules are similar for the MSPH programs. I would contact admissions to be sure. Also I’m sorry that the shutdown is affecting your work and wish you the best!

“Once admitted to the Bloomberg School MPH program, deferrals can be requested. A letter should be addressed to the MPH Admissions Coordinator requesting a deferral of enrollment. Deferrals are granted for one year beyond the initial date of admittance to the program. Students who request a deferral must first log into their online application, accept the offer of admission and pay the non-refundable $600 enrollment deposit before a deferral will be granted.”

 

[gb_MPH2019]

Finally applied so posting my stats! Would love to hear any advice/predictions.

Also, I will be a student-athlete for the first year of whichever program I attend and was wondering if anyone had experience with balancing an MPH program and athletics.

Undergrad School: "Public Ivy" Liberal Arts School (2019)
Undergrad GPA: 3.5 (overall), 3.9 (major)
Major: Kinesiology & Health Sciences (Concentration: Public Health); Biochemistry Minor
GRE: V: 156 (73%), Q: 157 (68%), W: 4.0 (59%) December 2018
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- NCAA Division I student-athlete (4 years)
- Honors Fellow in an Altitude Physiology Research Facility – presenting research at ACSM Conference, will be 1st author on paper, use of R programming language for data analysis (1.5 years)
- Research Assistant in a study of assisted living residents on fall risk, Fitness Instructor in the intervention portion of the study (1 year)
- Patient Assistance Program Coordinator at a free clinic (1 year, volunteer)
- Fundraiser for Cancer Center Research (4 years total, 2 years of leadership)
- Studied abroad at Cambridge University (Organic Chemistry II, Medicinal Chemistry) (5 weeks)

LOR: One from PI and faculty advisor for honors fellowship, one from biostatistics professor, one from head of the patient assistance program at the clinic

Interests: MPH that advances my quantitative skills (Biostatistics, Epi, Data Science, etc.)

Applied: UNC (PH Data Science), Maryland (Biostatistics), Miami (General - Accelerated), Tulane (Biostatistics), UVA (General), Saint Louis (HMP/Epi), Duke (MS Population Health) - all submitted between 1/10 - 1/16
Accepted: Miami (2/5)
Rejected: None yet 🙂

 

[flawedmph]

Is there a typical timeline for when schools send financial aid packages? Starting to get a little bit nervous about the price tag for UCLA since I'm out of state. 😳 Thanks in advance!!

It depends on the school, but we should start hearing about financial aid starting in the beginning of February to the end of March!

 

[Memm77]

It depends on the school, but we should start hearing about financial aid starting in the beginning of February to the end of March!

Only UMinn gonna be an exception! Last week of January

 

[STATA_13]

Here are my Stats, I only applied for 2 programs. Any clue on what might my chances be looking like?

Degree: M.D degree/ graduated 2 years ago (international graduate)
Medical School GPA: 3.2 (SOPHAS verified)
GRE: V:148, Q:161, W: 4.0
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- Extensive research experience for 3.
- Postdoctoral research fellow at prestigious university (department of neurosurgery) for 1 year.
- 20+ published articles in peer-reviewed journals (including some top-tier journals)
- 8 poster presentations in international conferences. 130 citations.
- Won award of the best research project last year in the American College of Physician Conference.
- Currently a second year resident physician in the US.
- Experience with some statistics app (SPSS, STATA ..etc)
- ECFMG certified.

LOR:
- 1 from my research mentor for one year during my Postdoc
- 1 from my medical school dean whom I worked with. (professor)
- 1 from my mentor during medical school. (associate professor)

Interested in: Qualitative research, Epidemiology

Applied: John Hopking MPH (12/01), Harvard MPH-Epi (12/01)
Accepted: None so far
Rejected: None so far.

 

[Gutterball1234]

Sorry about going back a week in this convo, but I've been between computers, so I didn't get a chance to chime in until now.

Is anyone thinking about attending Emory's admitted students day? I know that they should be releasing info about the event in the coming weeks, but I was just wondering if anyone had any details about it in general, such as info from past years?

I haven't booked anything yet because I want to wait and see how important it would be to go both days (for the purpose of when to fly in/out), but I'm planning on going! I'll be coming from Ohio.

I am also planning on attending Visit Emory, I will be coming from southern California

I would be open to coordinating plans with everyone on here planning on attending to grab drinks/dinner for a more informal meet and greet!

I think it'd be great to meet up in Atlanta! Please include me in any plans that are made!

Haven't officially booked any flights for Visit Emory but debating about arriving mid-day Wednesday and leaving early Sat or arriving Wednesday night and staying until mid-day Sat! If anyone else is possible staying a little longer maybe we can grab dinner or lunch or something!

I don't know if I'll be staying longer, but if I do, that'd be great!

 

[jes3dz]

Yes, just registered this morning! Will I be meeting you there?

Just signed up right now. See you there!

 

[Msc2019]

Hello all,

I am currently applying to MSc programs in the UK. My focus will be in Global Health. I have started my applications to both LSHTM and UCL for September 2019 entry. Here are my stats:


Undergrad School: California State University, Northridge
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.13/3.56
Major/Minor: B.S Health Administration
GRE: Have not taken


Experience/Research

-Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Namibia for 2 years, worked on HIV/AIDS project

-Co-author of publication on ART adherence in teens in Namibia

-Worked at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services for over 3 years on creating and implementing new health care models

Letter of Recommendations:
- Department Director of Health Science, former professor

- Chief Medical Officer at Intrahealth (International Health Organization),former colleague

Interested in: global public health, global health policy, health system strengthening,
Applying:

- LSHTM Policy, Planning and Financing Program and LSHTM Public Health for Development. -- University College London, MSc Global Health and Development


I am very worried about my chances, due to my low CGPA. Does anyone have an idea of what my chances may be?

 

[islandspacecat]

Hey everyone, I thought I would use this opportunity to say hi, contribute, and post my stats. Is anyone else applying to Environmental Health programs in Public Health? My preference is a MS over the MPH... My top choice is University of Washington, which I am anxiously waiting for an acceptance or rejection letter...

Undergrad School: University of Hawaii at Hilo
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.49 (SOPHAS verified)
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Biology (cell/molecular bio)
GRE: V: 151, Q: 146, W: 4.0 (terrible quantitative... 🙁 )
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- Summer NSF REU internship
- 1.5 years experience as an undergraduate research assistant quantifying soil bacteria (S. aureus, MRSA, and fecal indicator bacteria) concentrations in various land-use types in a Hawaiian watershed
- various volunteer experiences with environmental organizations
- presented my undergraduate research as 2 local symposiums (oral and poster) including an international conference (ASLO 2018)

LOR: 2 Professors and 1 from current boss

Interested in: water quality, air pollution, toxicology, pesticide exposure, quantitative risk assessment, natural resource management, climate change

Applied:
University of Washington-Seattle (MS/MPH 12/03/18)
University of Michingan-Ann Arbor (MPH 12/01/18,, MS 12/30/18)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (01/03/19)
Oregon State University-Corvallis (MPH 12/01/18)
(all verified 12/06/18)

Accepted: (UMICH-MPH 01/11/18) UMN (1/17/19)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

 

[docyosh]

Hello all,

I am currently applying to MSc programs in the UK. My focus will be in Global Health. I have started my applications to both LSHTM and UCL for September 2019 entry. Here are my stats:


Undergrad School: California State University, Northridge
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.13/3.56
Major/Minor: B.S Health Administration
GRE: Have not taken


Experience/Research

-Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Namibia for 2 years, worked on HIV/AIDS project

-Co-author of publication on ART adherence in teens in Namibia

-Worked at the U.S Department of Health and Human Services for over 3 years on creating and implementing new health care models

Letter of Recommendations:
- Department Director of Health Science, former professor

- Chief Medical Officer at Intrahealth (International Health Organization),former colleague

Interested in: global public health, global health policy, health system strengthening,
Applying:

- LSHTM Policy, Planning and Financing Program and LSHTM Public Health for Development. -- University College London, MSc Global Health and Development


I am very worried about my chances, due to my low CGPA. Does anyone have an idea of what my chances may be?[/QUOTE

I have also applied for MSc Health Policy Planning and Financing at LSHTM. When did you submit your application?

 

[semr523]

Are any of you sending updates with fall semester grades?

 

[mphhpm2019]

Are any of you sending updates with fall semester grades?

Bump! Do we need to do this or just send our grades for the entire academic year once it's over?

 

[MHA19]

I'm guessing the interviews will very much depend faculty to faculty member. Mine was VERY relaxed. I was asked two questions then was given the time to ask my faculty member any questions I had. If I was to ballpark, we spent 7-10 mins on me and 15-20 mins on his experiences, learning more about the program and my questions. My two questions were the typical "tell me about yourself", then "tell me where you see this degree taking you". I'd definitely think through a solid amount of questions that can lead into conversation, and of course prep for the usual questions.

This was super helpful, thanks so much!

 

[emie]

Who thinks Columbia’s decisions are coming out today? I have a feeling


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[jes3dz]

Will anybody here be attending the GW admitted student reception on Feb. 13th?