MPH Fall 2014: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected!

[BPW1088]

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Kinda late so not sure if this is helpful- My personal statement through SOPHAS was 1533 words counted in Microsoft Word. The SOPHAS limit is a character limit, which makes the conversion to a word limit kinda weird.

Clearly mine was pretty long, but it was long because my journey to my chosen discipline was in fact a long one. I distilled this version to 500 words for UNC. I was accepted to all my programs and received compliments on my SOP from multiple program directors (you can conjecture on how much my SOP played a role in my application- I could only give an educated guess).

I don't think programs are looking for a long statement, just one that reflects who you are and can convince them that you would be an asset to their program. I actually think you could write an incredibly eloquent and convincing SOP in 500 words. It depends more on if you think you succeeded or failed to communicate your goal as effectively and thoroughly as you should.

Thank you!

 

[proteomics14]

Hey there...trying to gather as much info from the posts
in this thread...however i think ill need a little more help,,
let me start
first I am international student...so funding and tuitioi n plays a core role.
i applied for MPH in epi..for fall 2014
Uni of Minnesota....accepted
Uni of Illinois, chicago...accepted
Ohio State University..accepted
Uni of Pittsburgh...accepted
Uni of texas,school of public health.,houston...(applied late so, they didnt consider me for scholarship)..accepted
John Hopkins School of Public health...accepted
My query is..when the funding decisions tend to notified...cause it would really help in deciding..esp since deadlin is in april 15
can anyone shed some light on if the above college are good..and which would be good enuf despite the costs in the long run....
thanks

 

[antaresoul]

I would also like to hear how the day went, please pass along any info!
Thanks!

Would you mind sharing how U Mich's Admit Day was? I can also PM you but I wasn't able to go and would love to hear about it!!! I'm still torn between Emory and Mich

For those of you who couldn't make it to UMich's Admit Day- here's a summary! Hope this helps! 😉 Please feel free to PM for more info/specifics!

AA: I had such an amazing time visiting Ann Arbor for the first time this weekend, spent Thursday evening and Friday (Admit Day) there. The weather was kinder to us visitors though still 30-40 degrees (to a Californian that's like "bbbrrrrr".) AA is everything people said it is, cute little town- very centered around the campus (Which is ginormous and grand). Lots of casual budget friendly spots, people are SUPER nice and very walkable. I've lived in big cities for a long time, so it did feel pretty small. Public trans is very convenient and students said you can really live without a car.

Lots of grad students live in Ypsilanti (3o mins away) for cheaper housing. Student advice: get housing along the 4A bus route that goes right to SPH.

UM SPH- Health Beh and Health Edu: the building is on the east end of the school, but very walkable from other graduate buildings where you can take classes. The facilities are AMAZING- cafe, library, conference rooms, large/modern lecture halls, glass enclosed study/group rooms. I loved it- felt like they are very invested in students and giving them a good place to learn.

There were about 60-70 HBHE students that visited, a good mix of diversity (though I only saw 2 male prospective students!), many from MI, about 10 from California and many from Boston, Texas, etc etc.

Current students have a lot of pride in the school and seem very focused and busy: 5 classes each semester and most work research assistant jobs to support themselves and get experience. The professors are really enthusiastic and nice, they actually get PAID to teach (they were saying how a lot of other Schools of Public Health, professors' main income comes from research funding so they are busy and distracted from teaching), they saying "we can't do our research without students!" (so LOTS of research opps).
HBHE special expertise- what they are known for CBPR, health disparities, global health, sexuality/ HIV/AIDS, injury/violence prevention.

They talked about the classes that are required and how 30 credits must be from HBHE and the rest you are free to take electives from other departments and schools: law, policy, business, medicine, etc!! Which I think is pretty unique.

Lots of student groups to get involved with!

The day was: introductions to the school/staff/ the "pitch", separate into departments, HBHE introduced some professors and talked about curriculum, lunch with professors and current students, faculty panel, student panel, and tour of campus- ending with a social hour at a on-campus pub.

 

[VV2RB]

For those of you who couldn't make it to UMich's Admit Day- here's a summary! Hope this helps! 😉 Please feel free to PM for more info/specifics!

AA: I had such an amazing time visiting Ann Arbor for the first time this weekend, spent Thursday evening and Friday (Admit Day) there. The weather was kinder to us visitors though still 30-40 degrees (to a Californian that's like "bbbrrrrr".) AA is everything people said it is, cute little town- very centered around the campus (Which is ginormous and grand). Lots of casual budget friendly spots, people are SUPER nice and very walkable. I've lived in big cities for a long time, so it did feel pretty small. Public trans is very convenient and students said you can really live without a car.

Lots of grad students live in Ypsilanti (3o mins away) for cheaper housing. Student advice: get housing along the 4A bus route that goes right to SPH.

UM SPH- Health Beh and Health Edu: the building is on the east end of the school, but very walkable from other graduate buildings where you can take classes. The facilities are AMAZING- cafe, library, conference rooms, large/modern lecture halls, glass enclosed study/group rooms. I loved it- felt like they are very invested in students and giving them a good place to learn.

There were about 60-70 HBHE students that visited, a good mix of diversity (though I only saw 2 male prospective students!), many from MI, about 10 from California and many from Boston, Texas, etc etc.

Current students have a lot of pride in the school and seem very focused and busy: 5 classes each semester and most work research assistant jobs to support themselves and get experience. The professors are really enthusiastic and nice, they actually get PAID to teach (they were saying how a lot of other Schools of Public Health, professors' main income comes from research funding so they are busy and distracted from teaching), they saying "we can't do our research without students!" (so LOTS of research opps).
HBHE special expertise- what they are known for CBPR, health disparities, global health, sexuality/ HIV/AIDS, injury/violence prevention.

They talked about the classes that are required and how 30 credits must be from HBHE and the rest you are free to take electives from other departments and schools: law, policy, business, medicine, etc!! Which I think is pretty unique.

Lots of student groups to get involved with!

The day was: introductions to the school/staff/ the "pitch", separate into departments, HBHE introduced some professors and talked about curriculum, lunch with professors and current students, faculty panel, student panel, and tour of campus- ending with a social hour at a on-campus pub.

Wow, thanks for posting this really detailed account! I was admitted to Michigan late so I had no idea when their admit day was. When exactly was their admit day? Just curious!

I would love to go to Michigan but unfortunately, it seems very expensive because I am not a Michigan state resident. Did anyone during the event mention if it's possible to gain Michigan state residency for in-state tuition purposes, or how long it would take?

So far I've been awarded a Dean's scholarship of 25%, which I am really grateful for, but given that the tuition is over 20,000 per term, that would come out to 40,000 a year, right? (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong). Did they say anything about giving out need-based aid? Because I've been checking my Friend account and there is nothing posted there. Did they say when the accounts would be updated?

Also, regarding the Dean's scholarship, is there any chance of that increasing during the second year of the program?

I know I've asked a lot of questions, but thank you so much for your help! If anyone else can answer these as well, I would really appreciate that too!

Michigan is really a big unknown for me but I really want to consider them because their program and faculty are amazing. Thanks again!

 

[VV2RB]

Hey there...trying to gather as much info from the posts
in this thread...however i think ill need a little more help,,
let me start
first I am international student...so funding and tuitioi n plays a core role.
i applied for MPH in epi..for fall 2014
Uni of Minnesota....accepted
Uni of Illinois, chicago...accepted
Ohio State University..accepted
Uni of Pittsburgh...accepted
Uni of texas,school of public health.,houston...(applied late so, they didnt consider me for scholarship)..accepted
John Hopkins School of Public health...accepted
My query is..when the funding decisions tend to notified...cause it would really help in deciding..esp since deadlin is in april 15
can anyone shed some light on if the above college are good..and which would be good enuf despite the costs in the long run....
thanks

Regarding Pittsburgh, the recruitment administrator told me that their offers of financial aid are essentially all loans. I really hope they might offer scholarships or need based aid in the future, and if anyone hears anything different, please let me know. However, it really seems like Pittsburgh can't really help anyone financially.

 

[VV2RB]

Looking for advice: currently deciding between Columbia MPH (epidemiology + sexual/reproductive health) and U of Washington MPH (epidemiology + maternal/child health).. I am from New York and love it, but also think Seattle is a great city. I was ready to totally cross Columbia off my list of options because of finances, but then they surprised me with some money that now makes the two comparable ($19,250/year at Columbia, $17,250/year at UW- got a MCHB training grant that gives me in-state tuition). UW also offered a living stipend distributed each month. I only want to take out loans for tuition, not for books or living expenses, so it would be slightly easier financially to attend UW because the cost of living is cheaper, they would be giving me the stipend to cover rent each month... Maybe this sounds pretentious, but is the extra cost to attend Columbia "worth it" in terms of reputation in the public health world? I know Seattle has tons of great public health organizations, so will my chances for a good job in the future be the same if I attended either school? Do we think school reputation matters at this point?
Any insight is welcome!!!

So I read on a page a while back on this thread comparing Michigan to Washington and the poster basically said that while Michigan's network and reputation was very well known, those who graduate from Washington tend to stay in the Seattle area, perhaps because the school isn't as well known in other parts of the country. Also, students at UDub also felt like they had to make more of an effort to establish connections with professors. I think it really depends on whether you want to stay in Seattle or not. Hope that helps!

 

[heptapodB]

SAME!

Same again! I submitted early Jan. When did you applied? What happened to them..

 

[proteomics14]

Regarding Pittsburgh, the recruitment administrator told me that their offers of financial aid are essentially all loans. I really hope they might offer scholarships or need based aid in the future, and if anyone hears anything different, please let me know. However, it really seems like Pittsburgh can't really help anyone financially.

true..i spoke to the academic adviser, she was specific abt limited funding or scholarships,she also mentioned that the program doesnt extend TA s and Ra positions as well however she did justify by sayin that their program amounts to only three terms(15 months), so according to her that's feasible...loans i dont think I am eligible.
🙂

 

[coloradolove]

Has anyone heard from CU Denver in regards to financial aid, scholarships, etc?

 

[2014mcgillgrad]

hey all! probably a small non-important question - but what type of attire should we wear for the admit days? I'm going to Columbia for their admit day this Friday and don't want to be over/under-dressed! Thanks 🙂

 

[jmtchu]

Hey UMich admits- there is hope for better financial aid packages! Found out a very important tidbit from Admit Day yesterday, if you already received a fin aid notice on the website, that amount may not be the final number. Scholarships will still be distributed in the next few weeks (I guess as students decline acceptances and such) so maybe I won't need to take out 33K in loans???

They told me I should know by April 15...which is the decision deadline. Right now, I'm leaning slightly towards another school and letting me know on the decision deadline wouldn't give me much time to think and change my mind at that point I think. *sigh*

 

[ajoys41]

For those of you who couldn't make it to UMich's Admit Day- here's a summary! Hope this helps! 😉 Please feel free to PM for more info/specifics!

AA: I had such an amazing time visiting Ann Arbor for the first time this weekend, spent Thursday evening and Friday (Admit Day) there. The weather was kinder to us visitors though still 30-40 degrees (to a Californian that's like "bbbrrrrr".) AA is everything people said it is, cute little town- very centered around the campus (Which is ginormous and grand). Lots of casual budget friendly spots, people are SUPER nice and very walkable. I've lived in big cities for a long time, so it did feel pretty small. Public trans is very convenient and students said you can really live without a car.

Lots of grad students live in Ypsilanti (3o mins away) for cheaper housing. Student advice: get housing along the 4A bus route that goes right to SPH.

UM SPH- Health Beh and Health Edu: the building is on the east end of the school, but very walkable from other graduate buildings where you can take classes. The facilities are AMAZING- cafe, library, conference rooms, large/modern lecture halls, glass enclosed study/group rooms. I loved it- felt like they are very invested in students and giving them a good place to learn.

There were about 60-70 HBHE students that visited, a good mix of diversity (though I only saw 2 male prospective students!), many from MI, about 10 from California and many from Boston, Texas, etc etc.

Current students have a lot of pride in the school and seem very focused and busy: 5 classes each semester and most work research assistant jobs to support themselves and get experience. The professors are really enthusiastic and nice, they actually get PAID to teach (they were saying how a lot of other Schools of Public Health, professors' main income comes from research funding so they are busy and distracted from teaching), they saying "we can't do our research without students!" (so LOTS of research opps).
HBHE special expertise- what they are known for CBPR, health disparities, global health, sexuality/ HIV/AIDS, injury/violence prevention.

They talked about the classes that are required and how 30 credits must be from HBHE and the rest you are free to take electives from other departments and schools: law, policy, business, medicine, etc!! Which I think is pretty unique.

Lots of student groups to get involved with!

The day was: introductions to the school/staff/ the "pitch", separate into departments, HBHE introduced some professors and talked about curriculum, lunch with professors and current students, faculty panel, student panel, and tour of campus- ending with a social hour at a on-campus pub.

I was there for HBHE too! Are you set on Michigan or considering other schools?

 

[ajoys41]

hey all! probably a small non-important question - but what type of attire should we wear for the admit days? I'm going to Columbia for their admit day this Friday and don't want to be over/under-dressed! Thanks 🙂

I think it varies by school. I've worn a very casual business casual (maybe Gap or JCrew-esque) for both of my visits (UMN and UM), and I've been fine. However, someone at my last visit mentioned how she recently felt underdressed at a visit day on the east coast. I think if you aim for somewhere in between the jeans/t-shirt and three piece suit range, you'll be fine.

 

[justin22]

Hi all, I'm wondering if somebody can clarify some confusion I have.

I'm looking at the tuition and fees for UMich and it seems like their tuition is actually slightly above $40,000? For some reason I always assumed that figure on the website was for the entire academic school year...
http://www.sph.umich.edu/students/prospective/apply/tuition.html

 

[Banke]

That's the program I applied to as well. Right now I'm pretty set on going to UCLA (west coaster at heart here), but if I get in to London I'm definitely going to have to think about things.

Did you apply to Imperial College in London?

 

[Banke]

I also am waiting for SDSU- Health Promotion. My SOPHAS was mailed out 2/26. On the website it says they will notify at the latest by mid-may. I don't know if I can survive that long! The wait is driving me crazy!!

You should be hearing from them soon. I just got my acceptance letter today.

 

[Banke]

I received acceptance emails from Columbia and USC today. So at the end: Applied to Columbia, Emory, BU, Tulane, UAB and USC; all MPH in Epidemiology (but changed Columbia to MSPH in Epidemiology as per their advice). Accepted: all except Emory.

Congratulations! You got admitted into USC already? When I last called them they said do not expect to hear back until June.

 

[PubHPosse]

Hi all, I'm wondering if somebody can clarify some confusion I have.

I'm looking at the tuition and fees for UMich and it seems like their tuition is actually slightly above $40,000? For some reason I always assumed that figure on the website was for the entire academic school year... wishful thinking I guess.
http://www.sph.umich.edu/students/prospective/apply/tuition.html

Sorry to say but seems like it is slightly above $40,000, if you are a non-residen but about $25K for in-state students!

 

[KCC1223]

You should be hearing from them soon. I just got my acceptance letter today.

Congrats! You applied to SDSU's epi, right? I hope I hear back from them soon... When did you apply?

 

[dp890]

This is great news! UMich is my top choice (currently deciding between UMich, Mailman, and Bloomberg) and the prospect of not being $50K in debt is music to my ears 🙂

I am also torn between Mailman and UM! I don't know what to do!!

For those of you who couldn't make it to UMich's Admit Day- here's a summary! Hope this helps! 😉 Please feel free to PM for more info/specifics!

AA: I had such an amazing time visiting Ann Arbor for the first time this weekend, spent Thursday evening and Friday (Admit Day) there. The weather was kinder to us visitors though still 30-40 degrees (to a Californian that's like "bbbrrrrr".) AA is everything people said it is, cute little town- very centered around the campus (Which is ginormous and grand). Lots of casual budget friendly spots, people are SUPER nice and very walkable. I've lived in big cities for a long time, so it did feel pretty small. Public trans is very convenient and students said you can really live without a car.

Lots of grad students live in Ypsilanti (3o mins away) for cheaper housing. Student advice: get housing along the 4A bus route that goes right to SPH.

UM SPH- Health Beh and Health Edu: the building is on the east end of the school, but very walkable from other graduate buildings where you can take classes. The facilities are AMAZING- cafe, library, conference rooms, large/modern lecture halls, glass enclosed study/group rooms. I loved it- felt like they are very invested in students and giving them a good place to learn.

There were about 60-70 HBHE students that visited, a good mix of diversity (though I only saw 2 male prospective students!), many from MI, about 10 from California and many from Boston, Texas, etc etc.

Current students have a lot of pride in the school and seem very focused and busy: 5 classes each semester and most work research assistant jobs to support themselves and get experience. The professors are really enthusiastic and nice, they actually get PAID to teach (they were saying how a lot of other Schools of Public Health, professors' main income comes from research funding so they are busy and distracted from teaching), they saying "we can't do our research without students!" (so LOTS of research opps).
HBHE special expertise- what they are known for CBPR, health disparities, global health, sexuality/ HIV/AIDS, injury/violence prevention.

They talked about the classes that are required and how 30 credits must be from HBHE and the rest you are free to take electives from other departments and schools: law, policy, business, medicine, etc!! Which I think is pretty unique.

Lots of student groups to get involved with!

The day was: introductions to the school/staff/ the "pitch", separate into departments, HBHE introduced some professors and talked about curriculum, lunch with professors and current students, faculty panel, student panel, and tour of campus- ending with a social hour at a on-campus pub.

I also had a positive experience during my interview day for HMP. Everyone seems super welcoming and all the professors give off this vibe that they want to help you out. All the students are happy with the school, etc.

 

[ms26]

For those who got waitlisted there is hope! Got my status changed from the wait list to accepted from Yale. However, I will probably decline the offer soon since I am much more interested in Columbia or Berkeley.

I don't know how to decide 🙁

 

[Banke]

Congrats! You applied to SDSU's epi, right? I hope I hear back from them soon... When did you apply?

Yes I did and thank you! I applied I think December first. Have you called admissions?

 

[KCC1223]

Yes I did and thank you! I applied I think December first. Have you called admissions?

I emailed Brenda last week and she told me the admission committee didn't have an admission decision on my application yet 🙁 She mentioned that the earliest I'd hear back is this week and the lastest is early May (Ugh!) Did the mail mention the SIR date?

 

[Banke]

I emailed Brenda last week and she told me the admission committee didn't have an admission decision on my application yet 🙁 She mentioned that the earliest I'd hear back is this week and the lastest is early May (Ugh!) Did the mail mention the SIR date?

That's exactly what they said to me when I called two weeks ago. And you definitely will hear back soon because the SIR date is April 15th :/ which doesn't give people much time to make a decision...:/ I doubt you'll hear back in Early May, I think you'll hear back by latest next week.

 

[KCC1223]

That's exactly what they said to me when I called two weeks ago. And you definitely will hear back soon because the SIR date is April 15th :/ which doesn't give people much time to make a decision...:/ I doubt you'll hear back in Early May, I think you'll hear back by latest next week.

Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it 🙂
Are you considering SDSU? I remember you were waiting for UCI as well, right?

 

[Banke]

Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it 🙂
Are you considering SDSU? I remember you were waiting for UCI as well, right?

No problem 🙂. And yes still waiting for UCI. I called today and the lady seemed highly irritated--I guess they've been getting a lot of calls. I'm considering SDSU but waiting to see if I get off the waitlist for UCLA and waiting to hear back from USC. Is SDSU your top choice?

 

[KCC1223]

No problem 🙂. And yes still waiting for UCI. I called today and the lady seemed highly irritated--I guess they've been getting a lot of calls. I'm considering SDSU but waiting to see if I get off the waitlist for UCLA and waiting to hear back from USC. Is SDSU your top choice?

Most likely, I emailed them (UCI) last week too and the reply was super short and not too friendly compared to the one I got from SDSU, haha. Same here. USC is my top choice but since they won't notify us until June... I am not too sure... It's also expensive to go there... I kinda need to know where I am going so I can start planning where to move to, etc...

Good luck on UCLA though! You still have a chance of getting in! 🙂

 

[Banke]

Most likely, I emailed them (UCI) last week too and the reply was super short and not too friendly compared to the one I got from SDSU, haha. Same here. USC is my top choice but since they won't notify us until June... I am not too sure... It's also expensive to go there... I kinda need to know where I am going so I can start planning where to move to, etc...

Good luck on UCLA though! You still have a chance of getting in! 🙂

Lol! I definitely think they're getting annoyed. Looking through this thread it seems that a lot of people still have yet to hear back from UCI. I actually just called USC about that! So I told her about the deadline for another university being April 15th, and that USC my top choice. She was really really kind and e-mailed me to tell her the school's SIR so they'll let me know before June. I was really surprised that she is going to do that for me. I didn't even really ask she just sort of offered.

And thank you! I'm sure you will be fine for SDSU and USC.

 

[KCC1223]

Lol! I definitely think they're getting annoyed. Looking through this thread it seems that a lot of people still have yet to hear back from UCI. I actually just called USC about that! So I told her about the deadline for another university being April 15th, and that USC my top choice. She was really really kind and e-mailed me to tell her the school's SIR so they'll let me know before June. I was really surprised that she is going to do that for me. I didn't even really ask she just sort of offered.

And thank you! I'm sure you will be fine for SDSU and USC.

Oh wow, that's very nice of them!!! I might try to call or email sometime this week, hehe 😀

 

[Banke]

Oh wow, that's very nice of them!!! I might try to call or email sometime this week, hehe 😀

Definitely! Especially if you have to let another school know by a certain deadline and i'm sure they'll do it if you would have to move out here.

 

[bunkey]

For those who got waitlisted there is hope! Got my status changed from the wait list to accepted from Yale. However, I will probably decline the offer soon since I am much more interested in Columbia or Berkeley.

I don't know how to decide 🙁

I'm stuck between cal and columbia as well. (Have Ca residence) Columbia's EPI program seems much more comprehensive than the infectious disease program at cal. But is it worth the $$?

 

[clc23]

Has anyone heard from CU Denver in regards to financial aid, scholarships, etc?

No I haven't! It would be nice to know though 🙂 Are you going to admitted student day on the 31st?

 

[coloradolove]

No I haven't! It would be nice to know though 🙂 Are you going to admitted student day on the 31st?

I believe I am! I am still finishing up my undergrad at Colorado State, so it's only about an hour drive from me. Have they sent you an agenda yet?

 

[calibabygirl]

I've been accepted to Boston University MPH Epidemiology program and University of Pittsburgh Biostatistics MS program. I'm still waiting to hear from SDSU MPH Epidemiology program and it is my top choice. However, I'm worried that I might not get in, so I'm trying to get some more insight on BU's and UPitt's programs. Unfortunately they are both ridiculously expensive, and while I have received some aid from BU, it's still just a tiny fraction of the tuition. UPitt has not gave me any financial aid information at all. Anyone know anything about the quality of each of these programs or how to get some more financial aid? Any help is appreciated! Thanks 🙂

 

[epiguy]

Fair enough, I'm Australian so it's a pretty big move either way. Good luck, and if you don't mind, please let me know when you find out! My fingers are crossed for both of us!

Just got word of my acceptance to LSHTM this morning! I'm still dumbstruck right now and it threw a huge wrench in the decision I thought I was 100% sure of. I hope you find out soon and best of luck!

 

[epfrias]

Just got into Mount Sinai!

 

[clc23]

I believe I am! I am still finishing up my undergrad at Colorado State, so it's only about an hour drive from me. Have they sent you an agenda yet?

No they haven't. I'm not sure if I will be able to go, still hoping prices will go down for flights. But let me know how it goes if I wind up not going!

 

[InsaneObserver]

Definitely! Especially if you have to let another school know by a certain deadline and i'm sure they'll do it if you would have to move out here.

@Banke and @KCC1223 i've been reading your conversations. i'm still awaiting to hear from uci and columbia. i extended my decision of intent for sdsu b/c i really can't decide between BU and california. I'm also awaiting for fin award from BU, if it's substantial then i'll go but if i really can't afford it, then sdsu it is. I'm sure you'll get into SDSU. They are just taking a bit long unfortunately. The wait is killer but we're getting through it!

 

[ms26]

I'm stuck between cal and columbia as well. (Have Ca residence) Columbia's EPI program seems much more comprehensive than the infectious disease program at cal. But is it worth the $$?

I have Cali residency as well, but I want to work on the East coast eventually so I think it would be a better opportunity for me to go to school out there! At the end of the day I'm still going to be in a lot of debt..so I think I'm leaning towards Columbia. I got into Berkeley for Epi/Biostats but I don't really know much about the program. Trying to talk to them a bit before I officially make a decision.

Good luck to you!

 

[Mellomel]

Has anyone who applied to SDSU heard back yet? When did your SOPHAS get sent out. I haven't heard back mine was sent 2/24.
Any info would be great 🙂 I am going a little crazy !!!!

 

[Mellomel]

Good Luck!

I guess I am late on this, but hey better late than never…
By the way, I am one of those students whose numbers are abysmal, but I have decent EC's and a pretty reasonable explanation for my poor grades. Still thought I would give these applications a shot
Undergrad School: FIU
Undergrad GPA: 2.8 according to SOPHAS, but 2.9 according to my school...
Major/Minor: Psychology
GradGPA (if applicable): N/A
Grad Studies (if applicable):
GRE March 8, 2014 152V, 149Q. 3.5W or Other Test (if applicable):
Experience/Research (please, be brief):

• 1 semester research in neuroscience lab
• AmeriCorps volunteer (Co-Chapter Director)
• Shadowed doctors domestically and abroad
• Volunteered in a clinic in a third world caribbean country
• Unpaid intern with the Florida Department of Health
• Volunteered with the Red Cross
• Probably forgetting some things, but I am doing this quickly
• Don't know if this is relevant, but I am a double URM and first in my family to pursue a graduate degree

Applied: Florida International University (submitted sometime in February), NOVA Southeastern University(submitted early March), University of Miami (mailed by SOPHAS MArch 5), University of South Florida (mailed by SOPHAS March 5), University of North Florida (submitted sometime in February)
Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

I applied pretty late so I haven't heard back from anywhere yet. Fingers crossed ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[ajoys41]

Anyone have any magical formula on how to choose which school to attend?

 

[Banke]

@Banke and @KCC1223 i've been reading your conversations. i'm still awaiting to hear from uci and columbia. i extended my decision of intent for sdsu b/c i really can't decide between BU and california. I'm also awaiting for fin award from BU, if it's substantial then i'll go but if i really can't afford it, then sdsu it is. I'm sure you'll get into SDSU. They are just taking a bit long unfortunately. The wait is killer but we're getting through it!

I would definitely chose BU! That's an amazing university. But I agree with you on if it's too expensive--compare and contrast the fin aid rewards and see which one gives you more money. I've given up on UCI lol, it's not my top choice. They're taking way too long.

 

[Banke]

I'm stuck between cal and columbia as well. (Have Ca residence) Columbia's EPI program seems much more comprehensive than the infectious disease program at cal. But is it worth the $$?

If you plan on working in CA choose CAL I've heard amazing things about their MPH program. Columbia is another great school but it really all comes down to where you plan on working/prestige which both schools imo are pretty great.

 

[Banke]

I've been accepted to Boston University MPH Epidemiology program and University of Pittsburgh Biostatistics MS program. I'm still waiting to hear from SDSU MPH Epidemiology program and it is my top choice. However, I'm worried that I might not get in, so I'm trying to get some more insight on BU's and UPitt's programs. Unfortunately they are both ridiculously expensive, and while I have received some aid from BU, it's still just a tiny fraction of the tuition. UPitt has not gave me any financial aid information at all. Anyone know anything about the quality of each of these programs or how to get some more financial aid? Any help is appreciated! Thanks 🙂

I'm sure you'll get in! I just got accepted to sdsu for Epi yesterday and did horrible on my gre. There's hope lol.

 

[Pdesai8]

I have Cali residency as well, but I want to work on the East coast eventually so I think it would be a better opportunity for me to go to school out there! At the end of the day I'm still going to be in a lot of debt..so I think I'm leaning towards Columbia. I got into Berkeley for Epi/Biostats but I don't really know much about the program. Trying to talk to them a bit before I officially make a decision.

Good luck to you!

You should reach out to the program coordinator for Epi/Biostats at Berkeley and ask them for concentration-specific materials that were given out on visit day (assuming you weren't able to attend). I did this for HPM and the packet she gave me was very helpful and comprehensive!

 

[nhphd]

Anyone have any magical formula on how to choose which school to attend?

yup, I keep it along with my crystal ball 😀

 

[antaresoul]

I was there for HBHE too! Are you set on Michigan or considering other schools?

I totally fell in love with the campus and the school, but I have personal reasons where moving to Michigan would be really really hard! I'm still waiting to hear back from 1 other school!

 

[calibabygirl]

I'm sure you'll get in! I just got accepted to sdsu for Epi yesterday and did horrible on my gre. There's hope lol.

Hey Banke,

So I actually got rejected from SDSU today. The sad thing is that it is my undergraduate school so rejection kinda sucks. I don't have a public health background so I'm not incredibly surprised though. So I guess I have to decide between BU and UPitt, and I'm definitely leaning towards BU. Such a crazy move though, I've lived in Cali practically all my life.

 

[NigerianDr]

Hi

Hey Banke,

So I actually got rejected from SDSU today. The sad thing is that it is my undergraduate school so rejection kinda sucks. I don't have a public health background so I'm not incredibly surprised though. So I guess I have to decide between BU and UPitt, and I'm definitely leaning towards BU. Such a crazy move though, I've lived in Cali practically all my life.

Hi, which concentration did you get in BU? I'm also considering BU for MPH Epid