MPH 2020: Applied, Accepted, Rejected, Waitlisted

[VincentWph]

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I received an email yesterday, along with a notice of a scholarship and a fellowship offer

Thank you! I'm still waiting for the email 🙁 hopefully, they will give the result as soon as possible.

 

[Mphclassof22]

I received an email yesterday, along with a notice of a scholarship and a fellowship offer

Congrats!! If you don’t mind, could you share when you submitted your application?

 

[MPHhopeful20]

Is anyone still waiting for UCI? I'm super stressed out and check my email every hour lol

 

[VincentWph]

Is anyone still waiting for UCI? I'm super stressed out and check my email every hour lol

Here! 🙁 Don't worry, we should be fine

 

[MPHhopeful20]

Here! 🙁 Don't worry, we should be fine

Thanks for the words of encouragement!! 🙂

 

[Mphclassof22]

Is anyone still waiting for UCI? I'm super stressed out and check my email every hour lol

Yes same here! 🙁 The wait is getting so hard!

 

[jb2000]

Oh, also rejected Oxford Global Health (2 days ago). But that was a longshot anyway :/

 

[deleted1016707]

Oh, also rejected Oxford Global Health (2 days ago). But that was a longshot anyway :/

No worries! We from the UK rejection club stand in solidarity with you. - Cambridge reject 🤣

 

[LiveTheMoment98]

I’ve mentioned this on here before- but check out This Podcast Will Kill You

thank you!

 

[serenaprayforschool]

For those of you who are waiting for Columbia's financial aid, I just asked faculty about it and here is the response:

"Access to our financial aid portal will be available once you receive a financial aid award letter via email.

We are currently in the midst of reviewing candidates for financial aid and anticipate sending out notifications via email over the next couple of weeks. All applicants are considered for institutional funding which includes merit scholarships, mission based scholarships and endowment scholarships. Generally to be considered for a merit scholarship, students typically had an overall undergrad GPA of 3.75 and above, and scored above the 80th% on all sections of their standardized test."

But it seems like the cutoff for merit based scholarships is not that strict. I have seen fellows who have states lower than the cutoff but still receive a 40K scholarship.

 

[gbr101]

For those of you who are waiting for Columbia's financial aid, I just asked faculty about it and here is the response:

"Access to our financial aid portal will be available once you receive a financial aid award letter via email.

We are currently in the midst of reviewing candidates for financial aid and anticipate sending out notifications via email over the next couple of weeks. All applicants are considered for institutional funding which includes merit scholarships, mission based scholarships and endowment scholarships. Generally to be considered for a merit scholarship, students typically had an overall undergrad GPA of 3.75 and above, and scored above the 80th% on all sections of their standardized test."

But it seems like the cutoff for merit based scholarships is not that strict. I have seen fellows who have states lower than the cutoff but still receive a 40K scholarship.

That's weird because I have access the the financial aid portal but never received my official financial award letter in the status update section of the regular admitted students portal or in an email. The financial aid portal for me just outlines how much it will cost to attend for 2020-2021, which is the full tuition amount w/o any awards since I haven't been notified of any yet. When I called to ask if this was my final funding package, they said it's just a generic outline of the COA and more will be added to it if I were to receive a scholarship.

 

[howellcait]

That's weird because I have access the the financial aid portal but never received my official financial award letter in the status update section of the regular admitted students portal or in an email. The financial aid portal for me just outlines how much it will cost to attend for 2020-2021, which is the full tuition amount w/o any awards since I haven't been notified of any yet. When I called to ask if this was my final funding package, they said it's just a generic outline of the COA and more will be added to it if I were to receive a scholarship.

I just called financial aid because I also have access to the portal but haven't received anything. They said I should receive my package in 2-3 weeks.

 

[krpaek]

Anyone know when UNC HPM releases fin aid packages, and if TA/RA positions are common among them??

 

[wildcat44]

Day of days...

 

[pathomapeds]

Good luck to everyone, hopefully we hear soon!

 

[biotopubhealth]

Anyone know when UNC HPM releases fin aid packages, and if TA/RA positions are common among them??

I was told end-Feb for merit scholarships. Gillings doesn't offer TAships to incoming grads but we're free to seek them out in other departments based on previous experience/coursework. RAships aren't a part of the initial package either if I remember right.

 

[snemph]

For those of you who are waiting for Columbia's financial aid, I just asked faculty about it and here is the response:

"Access to our financial aid portal will be available once you receive a financial aid award letter via email.

We are currently in the midst of reviewing candidates for financial aid and anticipate sending out notifications via email over the next couple of weeks. All applicants are considered for institutional funding which includes merit scholarships, mission based scholarships and endowment scholarships. Generally to be considered for a merit scholarship, students typically had an overall undergrad GPA of 3.75 and above, and scored above the 80th% on all sections of their standardized test."

But it seems like the cutoff for merit based scholarships is not that strict. I have seen fellows who have states lower than the cutoff but still receive a 40K scholarship.

Ah this kind of freaked me out. Hopefully they're feeling generous this year

 

[krpaek]

I was told end-Feb for merit scholarships. Gillings doesn't offer TAships to incoming grads but we're free to seek them out in other departments based on previous experience/coursework. RAships aren't a part of the initial package either if I remember right.

Would you happen to know what merit scholarships are based off of? GPA vs GRE? And how hard it is to get one?

I just want to pay as little as possible

 

[chuely]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Johns Hopkins for the full-time 1-year MPH? I submitted my application on December 7 and when I emailed admissions to check in, they gave me the vague answer of, "every department takes different amounts of time to complete the application review process."

 

[withbobahalfsweet]

For those of you who are waiting for Columbia's financial aid, I just asked faculty about it and here is the response:

"Access to our financial aid portal will be available once you receive a financial aid award letter via email.

We are currently in the midst of reviewing candidates for financial aid and anticipate sending out notifications via email over the next couple of weeks. All applicants are considered for institutional funding which includes merit scholarships, mission based scholarships and endowment scholarships. Generally to be considered for a merit scholarship, students typically had an overall undergrad GPA of 3.75 and above, and scored above the 80th% on all sections of their standardized test."

But it seems like the cutoff for merit based scholarships is not that strict. I have seen fellows who have states lower than the cutoff but still receive a 40K scholarship.

damn i'm really hoping they're lenient...my undergrad gpa wrecked me...even within my department i got departmental honors b/c most ppl's gpa's were that messed up lol.

 

[amr2297]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear from Yale??? My application went into review on dec 28 so definitely losing hope but also if I’m rejected why hold onto my decision for so long

 

[hujkw]

damn i'm really hoping they're lenient...my undergrad gpa wrecked me...even within my department i got departmental honors b/c most ppl's gpa's were that messed up lol.

I'm in the same boat.. my undergrad GPA doesn't look too good but if you consider that my classes were curved to a 2.8-3.0 average (Math major) I did pretty decent. On the financial aid form that you fill out after getting accepted, I mentioned this, so hopefully they'll take that into consideration. Good luck to you!

 

[vzr05]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear from Yale??? My application went into review on dec 28 so definitely losing hope but also if I’m rejected why hold onto my decision for so long

I got my rejection letter about two days after I sent them an email following up about the status of my application, it had been under review for over two months at that point. I still wonder how long they would have held on to the rejection if I hadn't sent them an email. I would definitely reach out to their admissions office for a status update, and I hope your fate is better than mine was!! Good luck!

 

[deleted1016707]

HARVARD MPH 65!!!! I GOT IN!!!!

AHHHH WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS!!!

 

[amr2297]

I got my rejection letter about two days after I sent them an email following up about the status of my application, it had been under review for over two months at that point. I still wonder how long they would have held on to the rejection if I hadn't sent them an email. I would definitely reach out to their admissions office for a status update, and I hope your fate is better than mine was!! Good luck!

That's sort of what I'm worried about is that as soon as I inquire I will receive a rejection but it has dragged on for so long now that it would be better to know either way, I guess. Thank you!

 

[hujkw]

I asked WashU this question, and they said that only if the total scholarship amount exceeds the total cost of attendance (not just tuition) will they reduce the amount of scholarship money they gave you.

Thanks for sharing! Hoping other schools do this as well 🙂

 

[vc3]

HARVARD MPH 65!!!! I GOT IN!!!!

AHHHH WHAT DO I DO WITH MY HANDS!!!

holy **** congrats!! thanks for updating the rest of us; decisions are coming -_-

 

[rap15]

Just got accepted to my final program, University of Maryland's online Behavioral and Community Health program! Throughout this application process, I cut a lot of schools from my list once I came to terms with the fact that I do not want to leave where I live right now (DC) and that I want to work full time at my current job (healthcare consulting) while going to school to avoid going into a lot more debt.

Now, I am faced with the dilemma of picking between Maryland online, UNC online, and GWU in-person. Time to make some pros and cons lists! I'm considering making a whole separate thread if anyone has advice so I don't clog up this one.

 

[deleted1016707]

holy **** congrats!! thanks for updating the rest of us; decisions are coming -_-

Ahhhh thank you!!!! I just refreshed the portal and the decision was there!! No email so far

 

[menoseloso]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear from Yale??? My application went into review on dec 28 so definitely losing hope but also if I’m rejected why hold onto my decision for so long

I just heard back from Yale today (accepted - MPH SBS). My application was submitted 12/10, but not marked complete for review until 1/19. I believe this is because I applied for the acc. MPH, but was ultimately admitted into the traditional MPH.

I got my rejection letter about two days after I sent them an email following up about the status of my application, it had been under review for over two months at that point. I still wonder how long they would have held on to the rejection if I hadn't sent them an email. I would definitely reach out to their admissions office for a status update, and I hope your fate is better than mine was!! Good luck!

I had a similar situation with another program and had the same thought. Frustrating, to say the least.

 

[krpaek]

Ahhhh thank you!!!! I just refreshed the portal and the decision was there!! No email so far

What program did you apply to?

 

[wildcat44]

No change to my portal on Harvard yet! mph 45 health policy

 

[milligans]

Accepted to Harvard MPH 65!!

 

[deleted1016707]

What program did you apply to?

Health and social Behavior!!

 

[SM97]

Does anyone know if Harvard only sends out decisions once a week? (if I don't hear Today will I have to wait until next Thursday?)

 

[bobloblaw1440]

I didn't receive an email but I just checked the Harvard portal and I got in!! MPH-45 in Health Policy.

 

[hujkw]

I just got accepted to Harvard as well, not via email but by refreshing the portal. (MS in Epi). So, I'd recommend refreshing your portal and not waiting for the email. Good luck everyone 🙂

 

[FrankGrimes]

I also got accepted to Harvard (Health Policy - 65) and found out by checking the portal, I have not gotten an email yet. Congrats to others who have been accepted and best of luck to those still waiting!!

 

[vc3]

ya'll this waiting isn't good for my heart hahahaha

 

[krpaek]

I also got accepted to Harvard (Health Policy - 65) and found out by checking the portal, I have not gotten an email yet. Congrats to others who have been accepted and best of luck to those still waiting!!

Congrats! Did they have any fin aid info? Or was it just the acceptance?

 

[cookiemonster333]

In at Harvard 45 for health mgmnt, got an email about 30 mins ago!

 

[allmymoons]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Johns Hopkins for the full-time 1-year MPH? I submitted my application on December 7 and when I emailed admissions to check in, they gave me the vague answer of, "every department takes different amounts of time to complete the application review process."

I'm still waiting for this program! I submitted mine 12/21.

 

[electriclady]

Just got into UNC for EQUITY!

 

[AdGradMPH]

Also in to Harvard’s 65- Health behavior MPH

 

[#godogs]

Congrats! Did they have any fin aid info? Or was it just the acceptance?

It’s just the acceptance. They said fin aid will be communictaed via email by March 31st

 

[jgcolleen]

Just got into Harvard! I already said yes to Mailman so it doesn't matter that much but it's still an ego trip because I really did not expect to get in.
Anyway, be on the look out folks!

 

[AW26]

I just got accepted to Harvard as well, not via email but by refreshing the portal. (MS in Epi). So, I'd recommend refreshing your portal and not waiting for the email. Good luck everyone 🙂

Hey Congrats. This is 42.5 credits or something else?

 

[pathomapeds]

Accepted to Harvard 45 health management!


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[PHhopeful617]

In at Harvard SM-80 Global Health and Population!!! This was my dream program I’m shaking rn

 

[wildcat44]

Harvard just told me they are consistently releasing decisions through the rest of the week and next week and possibly into march. they said not only just thursdays.