Thank you for the insight! 🙂
In the same boat with Columbia. I plan on appealing my financial aid towards the end of the month and leveraging the aid I’ve received from other schools. Also, going to apply for some outside scholarships. I worked my butt off to get into my top choice program though. So ultimately I’m going to bite the bullet, withdraw plus loans, and commit.
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I learned a lot about Brown by reading the previous years’ forums, and what I gathered is that it’s a pretty quantitative-heavy program, and more research than practice oriented, so if that’s not what you’re looking for then it may not be the best fit for you. Also retweeting everything that everyone else has said about Providence—I feel like outside of the state public health department their practicum opportunities are a bit more limited than those in bigger cities like Boston or NYC. Of course I suppose you could theoretically travel to one of those cities from Providence for a practicum but that seems a bit inconvenient?? I haven’t visited Providence recently but when I did several years ago I thought it was cute and charming. Overall these are the big takeaways I’ve gotten about their program.
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Any other international applicants worried about the duration of the outbreak and its effects on travel bans and your ability to attend the course once it starts?
I would think that things should be settled down by the time classes start, however being able to go early to find housing etc. might be delayed. I'm from Canada, so travel bans haven't been an issue yet.
Assistant director for financial aid at Columbia said "we are sending out financial aid packages on a rolling basis. If you meet the criteria for merit funding, you will be notified. Please keep in mind in order to be considered for a merit scholarship you must have a cumulative undergrad gpa of 3.75 and above, and score above the 80th% on all sections of your standardized exam" during the virtual chat today... and that a majority of merit scholarships have already been distributed...
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On top of this, "meeting the criteria only guarantees consideration and does not guarantee funding." So, that would explain why some of you here meet criteria but weren't awarded anything.
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No, I just applied before the early deadline to be considered for merit (which I didn’t get either)
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That’s how I feel- Emory has kind of been my dream since I decided I wanted to pursue an MPH. I’m going to appeal my aid as well and see if they can do anything for me.
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Visit Emory has been moved to a virtual program :/
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Some universities have their own podcasts, like jhu
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Did you submit the institutional aid application? I think it's still open.
2020 RSPH Institutional Awards Application
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I like Tradeoffs, An Arm and a Leg, and the first season of Vox's the Impact (the second season shifted to general policy) for health policy stuff. America Dissected is ok, but the host is a bit annoying imo.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH! Wow you just made my day!!Did you submit the institutional aid application? I think it's still open.
2020 RSPH Institutional Awards Application
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Events and activities are restricted and/or suspended through at least April 12
Did you submit the institutional aid application? I think it's still open.
2020 RSPH Institutional Awards Application
Wow didn't even know there was an application to fill out. THANK YOU!!!
I am - I'm going to hopkins and a late June start is seeming... possible but optimistic at this point.
Thanks everyone! I'm definitely going to check out all of them.
Just got accepted into CUNY, which ends my application cycle! It's very likely that I'll end up going here because of the in-state tuition and I'll be able to live at home. I'm so happy right now. Is anyone else considering it/most likely going?
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Did they email you?
Yep - not sure if my email cycle will be different to others as it was a joint one for the MBA/MPH
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i want to, but i havent heard back yet and i applied in dec and they said i would hear back in feb /: did u apply for HPM?
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Hey everyone!!
I hope ya'll are having a fantastic week. I know if I lurk through all these pages I'm sure I could find an answer somewhere, but I thought I'd go ahead and post anyways!
I'm leaning towards attending NYU (I got admitted for MPH in Global Health) - I just wanted to hear some over opinions, about the school, program, etc.
Any information would help!! Thank you in advance!!!
I hope ya'll are having a fantastic week. I know if I lurk through all these pages I'm sure I could find an answer somewhere, but I thought I'd go ahead and post anyways!
I'm leaning towards attending NYU (I got admitted for MPH in Global Health) - I just wanted to hear some over opinions, about the school, program, etc.
Any information would help!! Thank you in advance!!!
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I was on the Virtual chat yesterday too. Honestly quite disappointed about Columbia's responses. I know people who got a public health scholar scholarship from them but did not have much public health or clinical related experience, which makes me confused. I did not ask yesterday because I know he is not the one that makes those decisions. Columbia offers other scholarships than merit, I wish he could at least elaborate on the criteria for those scholarships.
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Scholarships and Grants
Mailman School students have a variety of scholarships, fellowships, and grants available to them. See what's available for our students here.
www.mailman.columbia.edu
I believe those are all of the institutional/endowed scholarships that are not necessarily merit based. I was reallllllly hoping to receive a specific scholarship off of this list. Obviously many people are applying to Columbia that we don't see on this forum, but I am curious as to where all the money went. Obviously it's not to us students here LOL.
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Guys I'm freaking out, any advice would be appreciated.
I STILL haven't heard back from GWU (applied on 12/15, went under review on 1/13) and I was told I would hear back by mid-March at the latest. I called today, and was told that my application had a "hold" designation (i.e., admission reviewed it, made a decision, but there is a hold on releasing the decision to me). Anyone heard of this before? What does it mean good / bad?
I'm afraid they saw something in my app that I don't know about.
I STILL haven't heard back from GWU (applied on 12/15, went under review on 1/13) and I was told I would hear back by mid-March at the latest. I called today, and was told that my application had a "hold" designation (i.e., admission reviewed it, made a decision, but there is a hold on releasing the decision to me). Anyone heard of this before? What does it mean good / bad?
I'm afraid they saw something in my app that I don't know about.
Same Same. That's what I want too. Are you going to appeal?Scholarships and Grants
Mailman School students have a variety of scholarships, fellowships, and grants available to them. See what's available for our students here.
I believe those are all of the institutional/endowed scholarships that are not necessarily merit based. I was reallllllly hoping to receive a specific scholarship off of this list. Obviously many people are applying to Columbia that we don't see on this forum, but I am curious as to where all the money went. Obviously it's not to us students here LOL.
As a Chinese student, I know there are many Chinese pay thousands of dollars to have their PS and resume written by companies. Those companies even finish SOPHAS for the students. I know some of those students got institutional scholarships. I just do not think it is fair for people like us who did everything by ourselves, and we actually need those scholarships.
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I'm definitely going to appeal, but I don't have high hopes. I am a US applicant so I can at least take out loans, it sucks that there are no resources for international applicants. Its hard to even find external scholarships for first year grad students, they're all for second year or doctoral students!
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So I spoke to a faculty member in the UCLA HPM dept and she said that while the alumni network in Los Angeles is strong, there leaves much to be desired elsewhere. She said there were about 25 active alumni in Northern California, which I find just downright disappointing... For anyone who is considering UCLA, there is something to think about...
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I will appeal too. Hope they will considering give us some scholarship after the appeal.
Yes, it is pretty hard for international students to get financial resources. I remember Columbia advising first-year students not to work during the first semester there due to the heavy class load. I think all we can do is to perform well during the first year and apply for external scholarship/TA/RA during the second year.
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I spoke to the financial aide office recently and they informed me that we will be offered aid in the form of subsidized loans, which will be released in the coming months. When I emailed the graduate advisor for more info, he told me he couldn't state specifics in terms of aid because of confidentiality reasons so we won't truly know how much is offered to us (other than the scholarship in the acceptance letter) until like May/June.
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Has anybody heard from UNC about scholarships or financial aid yet?
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To those who find this information relevant:
UCB and UCLA's MPH programs allow you to become a Teaching Assistant/Graduate Student Instructor for a class in which you possess a strong background in (i.e. classes in your undergraduate major). Since you are hired by the university, this is a paid position where you earn a stipend, which you can use to pay off chunks of your tuition. I am not sure if the other UCs offer the same benefit.
Also, check-in with your specific department to see when you can start doing this. I was in LA for a couple of days, and they recommend that you wait one term before becoming a TA so you can assimilate into the graduate school culture and academic environment. However, there is no strict policy regarding this, so you could TA immediately if you so choose.
UCB and UCLA's MPH programs allow you to become a Teaching Assistant/Graduate Student Instructor for a class in which you possess a strong background in (i.e. classes in your undergraduate major). Since you are hired by the university, this is a paid position where you earn a stipend, which you can use to pay off chunks of your tuition. I am not sure if the other UCs offer the same benefit.
Also, check-in with your specific department to see when you can start doing this. I was in LA for a couple of days, and they recommend that you wait one term before becoming a TA so you can assimilate into the graduate school culture and academic environment. However, there is no strict policy regarding this, so you could TA immediately if you so choose.
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I've attended today's JHUSPH Admitted Students Day online webinar..,, I'm just not that much ecstatic as I was when I received offer. I don't know, why!!!
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I actually called student affairs to ask and they said that the scholarships have already been emailed out. So then I asked if I haven't gotten one as of now, I probably won't then, and they said, its not likely.
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I am in the same boat. It didn't add much to what I already knew since everything can be found in last year's MPH full-time manual. Webinars highlight the pros of the program and brush off potential cons (i.e. portraying an image that is not representative of all student experiences within the university). I do like the fact that it is 11 months long and flexible, but I am still waiting for financial aid. Not sure if the high price tag is justified at this point.
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Thanks for the info! I was wondering when we would get our financial aid offers.
After much debate, I'll be committing to NYU for MPH (Global Health).
After visiting Baltimore/going around the Hopkins community/the webinar, I just wasn't sold on it anymore (although it was the only admission that I cried about). To all my friends that I've chatted to about Hopkins, I hope you enjoy your time there! To everyone else, good luck with your decision-making process!
After visiting Baltimore/going around the Hopkins community/the webinar, I just wasn't sold on it anymore (although it was the only admission that I cried about). To all my friends that I've chatted to about Hopkins, I hope you enjoy your time there! To everyone else, good luck with your decision-making process!
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Is there a chance I can PM you about your visit to Baltimore?
I'm super interested in hearing about your perspective as well! Unfortunately couldn't even listen to the admitted day live due to work 🙁
Hi, I got accepted to dartmouth TDI and am strongly considering confirming for their 1 yr MPH. But one big hangup for me is its ranking (#46 on US World News) which seems abnormally low for an ivy public health school. Does anyone have insight as to why the ranking is low?
Jan 31st (I applied by their early deadline, normally would have had to commit by 3/1 but got an extension on the decision date)
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Thank you. I interviewed with them a couple of weeks ago, and I like how the program is only one year. I want to eventually apply to PhD programs immediately after the mph so I like that I’m not in school that long. As far as it’s ranking, I don’t mind that very much because us news isn’t always the most accurate representation of mph programs.
