MPH Fall 2015: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected!

[spelmanfam]

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Accepted to Tulane -MPH Epidemiology

 

[LxGx33]

Whoa, are you me? Hahaha, seriously, though - I'm also struggling with that decision of whether I want to keep working my job and going part-time.

Haha!! I'd definitely prefer to go to school full time, but don't know how I'd continue living in my apartment in the city (unless my parents want to pay my rent!) And I don't exactly want to move back home. Tough decisions...

 

[Viejo89]

The school will tell you when they require a decision by (usually non-negotiable). As stated above, I believe the earliest that can be is April 15. However, some schools do have later deadlines.

Good to know. Thanks...

 

[BPW1088]

In hindsight, I kind of regret that I went back to school full-time. Adjusting back to the academic environment after being out of undergrad for three years and in a secure full-time job for more than two-years was more difficult than I anticipated. Graduate school is nothing like undergrad, so I'm a bit disappointed that I moved out of DC to return to school. Starting over has been difficult, though unfortunately GW's program did not compete with Tulane. I'm not sure if it's just my experience here at Tulane and if it would've been different at Emory or another program, though I'm going to advocate for working part-time and taking courses simultaneously as a full-time student.

I hope this helps!

Just GWU...at least for right now. Working full time in DC and am planning on going to school part time/in the evenings. Can't exactly pick up and leave right now 🙁 That may change depending on their decision though. We'll see!

 

[jazzy_cakes]

So I was accepted into CUNY SPH and they want me to respond to their email/make a deposit to reserve my spot and it must be no later than 3 weeks from my acceptance date. What's up with that? They signed they ASPPH Resolution on Acceptance of an Offer of Financial Support. Seems like they are in fact pressuring acceptances into making a decision. Did anyone else get that notice?

 

[powerage]

So I was accepted into CUNY SPH and they want me to respond to their email/make a deposit to reserve my spot and it must be no later than 3 weeks from my acceptance date. What's up with that? They signed they ASPPH Resolution on Acceptance of an Offer of Financial Support. Seems like they are in fact pressuring acceptances into making a decision. Did anyone else get that notice?

I was unaware that the 'ASPPH Resolution on Acceptance of an Offer of Financial Support' even existed! I also received this notice. I wonder if this acceptance letter was just copy and pasted from last year. I believe this is CUNY's first year using SOPHAS.

The acceptance e-mail also states that admitted students day is March 30th whereas the RSVP form says it's April 1st!

 

[LxGx33]

In hindsight, I kind of regret that I went back to school full-time. Adjusting back to the academic environment after being out of undergrad for three years and in a secure full-time job for more than two-years was more difficult than I anticipated. Graduate school is nothing like undergrad, so I'm a bit disappointed that I moved out of DC to return to school. Starting over has been difficult, though unfortunately GW's program did not compete with Tulane. I'm not sure if it's just my experience here at Tulane and if it would've been different at Emory or another program, though I'm going to advocate for working part-time and taking courses simultaneously as a full-time student.

I hope this helps!

Awesome-thanks for the input!! If you don't mind me asking...how do you afford cost of living with working part time? I'd totally make the switch but living in DC is so expensive 🙁 Maybe that's the problem lol.

 

[jazzy_cakes]

I was unaware that the 'ASPPH Resolution on Acceptance of an Offer of Financial Support' even existed! I also received this notice. I wonder if this acceptance letter was just copy and pasted from last year. I believe this is CUNY's first year using SOPHAS.

The acceptance e-mail also states that admitted students day is March 30th whereas the RSVP form says it's April 1st!

I'm glad you pointed that out because I overlooked that discrepancy! It seems like they haven't updated their forms yet. I plan on emailing them to clear up the confusion. CUNY is not starting out on a good note in my view...

 

[H_UNC2014]

Just GWU...at least for right now. Working full time in DC and am planning on going to school part time/in the evenings. Can't exactly pick up and leave right now 🙁 That may change depending on their decision though. We'll see!

I've been emailing with a current MCH student at GWU since I turned in my application in December. She works full-time as an RN and takes classes part-time. She says that many other people also do part-time work, part-time school because all of GWU's grad school courses are also offered after 3pm, which is pretty cool. Not sure if this is the same for other schools. I'm definitely on the same boat though...I've been working part-time in a research lab since I was a freshman and I'm full-time now, so it would be weird to suddenly only have school.

And I just refreshed my email and saw an acceptance letter from GWU, so that was a little ironic, but yay!

 

[IntriguedStudent]

In hindsight, I kind of regret that I went back to school full-time. Adjusting back to the academic environment after being out of undergrad for three years and in a secure full-time job for more than two-years was more difficult than I anticipated. Graduate school is nothing like undergrad, so I'm a bit disappointed that I moved out of DC to return to school. Starting over has been difficult, though unfortunately GW's program did not compete with Tulane. I'm not sure if it's just my experience here at Tulane and if it would've been different at Emory or another program, though I'm going to advocate for working part-time and taking courses simultaneously as a full-time student.

I hope this helps!

How difficult do you think it would be to juggle working part-time and being a full-time student. By the time I matriculate, I will have been out of school and working a full time job for more than a year and a half. Doing well in a program will be my top priority, but if it's doable I definitely want to be able to work at least part-time.

 

[IntriguedStudent]

Has anybody who applied to Georgia State been able to check their application status online? It still tells me that I can't even though my application was submitted back at the beginning of November.

 

[catinnat]

In hindsight, I kind of regret that I went back to school full-time. Adjusting back to the academic environment after being out of undergrad for three years and in a secure full-time job for more than two-years was more difficult than I anticipated. Graduate school is nothing like undergrad, so I'm a bit disappointed that I moved out of DC to return to school. Starting over has been difficult, though unfortunately GW's program did not compete with Tulane. I'm not sure if it's just my experience here at Tulane and if it would've been different at Emory or another program, though I'm going to advocate for working part-time and taking courses simultaneously as a full-time student.

I hope this helps!

Huh, don't a lot of people do part-time jobs while studying full-time, though? I might be misunderstanding what you're saying. Do you wish you had continued to work full-time and take classes part-time? My big worry is that because I'm not working in the field of public health, even remotely, that while I'd certainly save money, I'll have no experience when I graduate if I can't do internships or much research...even the RN mentioned previously is working in the health field, at least. 🙁

EDIT: Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you guys mean by part-time positions?

 

[BPW1088]

I think it depends entirely on the individual; it's all subjective. If you're someone who knows how to manage your time and can handle a good amount of "good stress", then I'd say it's totally doable. Also I should mention that it depends on the intensity of your program. Since epidemiology is heavier in terms of quantitative analysis and science-based coursework, it might be a bit more challenging than for someone who is in say MCH or Global Health, and more focused on qualitative research and analysis.

To answer the person who asked about finances, I've saved up quite a bit of money from working, and have financial assistance from my parents.

How difficult do you think it would be to juggle working part-time and being a full-time student. By the time I matriculate, I will have been out of school and working a full time job for more than a year and a half. Doing well in a program will be my top priority, but if it's doable I definitely want to be able to work at least part-time.

 

[IntriguedStudent]

I think it depends entirely on the individual; it's all subjective. If you're someone who knows how to manage your time and can handle a good amount of "good stress", then I'd say it's totally doable. Also I should mention that it depends on the intensity of your program. Since epidemiology is heavier in terms of quantitative analysis and science-based coursework, it might be a bit more challenging than for someone who is in say MCH or Global Health, and more focused on qualitative research and analysis.

To answer the person who asked about finances, I've saved up quite a bit of money from working, and have financial assistance from my parents.

I work better under some "good stress". Honestly though, I think it'll probably depend on what school I end up at. I know some offer classes at much more convenient times for the working people than others.

 

[BPW1088]

Being a full-time student in graduate programs requires less credits than undergrad, 9-11 credits (pretty much 3 courses) at Tulane is considered full time. Graduation requirements is 45 credits, which is made up of many cores, electives, and a set amount of required topical courses. In your case, maybe stay in DC, get a paid internship in GH, and take 3-4 courses a semester. Lots of organizations in DC, including the USAID, have a plethora of paid internships. If you have any questions, let me know.

Huh, don't a lot of people do part-time jobs while studying full-time, though? I might be misunderstanding what you're saying. Do you wish you had continued to work full-time and take classes part-time? My big worry is that because I'm not working in the field of public health, even remotely, that while I'd certainly save money, I'll have no experience when I graduate if I can't do internships or much research...even the RN mentioned previously is working in the health field, at least. 🙁

EDIT: Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you guys mean by part-time positions?

 

[spelmanfam]

Has anybody who applied to Georgia State been able to check their application status online? It still tells me that I can't even though my application was submitted back at the beginning of November.

I applied as well, but I am also unable to check my application status.

 

[emilydavis616]

Accepted to GWU 🙂 Still crossing my fingers for JHU or Columbia.. congrats everyone on your acceptances!

 

[IntriguedStudent]

I applied as well, but I am also unable to check my application status.

Have you submitted your residency paperwork? I haven't submitted yet and I'm hoping that's not what's causing the problem.


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[TM2257]

Accepted into JHSPH Health Leadership/Management today.

Any current MPH students there on this site? Looking into research assistantships...

As above. Anyone know whats available, have a friend who might? Not getting particularly far via official routes...

 

[spelmanfam]

Have you submitted your residency paperwork? I haven't submitted yet and I'm hoping that's not what's causing the problem.


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I didn't submit my residency either. I'm going to call them tomorrow and see what's going on.

 

[jal404]

Has anybody who applied to Georgia State been able to check their application status online? It still tells me that I can't even though my application was submitted back at the beginning of November.

Mine has said the exact same thing. I applied around the same time and it has gone between showing my high school information to saying that there's no application on file.

 

[yourstruly49]

I have a question for those of you who have already been accepted to programs but are still awaiting the decisions of other programs...

What is the standard protocol for negotiating something like that? When you received your offer(s), were you given a date by which you would have to accept or decline the offer? Or was an immediate decision expected?

And if the policy or procedure wasn't made clear, how did you go about asking for that time? Or is that not a good idea?

Your inputs and advice are greatly appreciated...

Don't worry, I think it is required that they give you until April 15 and provide you with a decision before then so that you do not have that dilemma.

The school will tell you when they require a decision by (usually non-negotiable). As stated above, I believe the earliest that can be is April 15. However, some schools do have later deadlines.

Yea, along those lines.... Tulane keeps emailing me about whether or not I want to accept their admission offer. Seeing how I'm still waiting for 4 more schools, I don't think I'll be making that decision any time soon so I've just taken to ignoring their emails until I hear back from more ^__^ Glad to hear that the deadline is usually in April --- though I'm sure if they're on the verge of taking away the offer, they'll let me know.

 

[BPW1088]

Tulane has no deadline, it's like wicked late like August. Just put their emails to Spam, lol.

Yea, along those lines.... Tulane keeps emailing me about whether or not I want to accept their admission offer. Seeing how I'm still waiting for 4 more schools, I don't think I'll be making that decision any time soon so I've just taken to ignoring their emails until I hear back from more ^__^ Glad to hear that the deadline is usually in April --- though I'm sure if they're on the verge of taking away the offer, they'll let me know.

 

[yourstruly49]

Tulane has no deadline, it's like wicked late like August. Just put their emails to Spam, lol.

Oh okay, lolol. Good to know-- thanks!

 

[JewcyFruit]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

 

[JaneOakmede]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

I will be 29 too! Glad to hear there is another oldie on here🙂.

 

[spelmanfam]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

I'll be 24

 

[fernweh526]

Just checked my email and found out I got into GW! 🙂

 

[explodingcranium2442]

Got into Tulane for epi!!!!!!!

 

[magnova28]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

22 and 1 month so I'll probably be the baby of the class

 

[Say_Hey]

22 and 1 month so I'll probably be the baby of the class

Now I feel like a baby lol I just turned 21!

 

[catinnat]

Being a full-time student in graduate programs requires less credits than undergrad, 9-11 credits (pretty much 3 courses) at Tulane is considered full time. Graduation requirements is 45 credits, which is made up of many cores, electives, and a set amount of required topical courses. In your case, maybe stay in DC, get a paid internship in GH, and take 3-4 courses a semester. Lots of organizations in DC, including the USAID, have a plethora of paid internships. If you have any questions, let me know.

Oh, gotcha; thanks for the clarification. This might sound dumb, but I hadn't even considered the paid internship idea. I think I was a bit hung up on work opportunities internal to the school itself. This is super helpful - thank you!

 

[oceanhue]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

I would be 26. I assumed mid-twenties was common, now I'm wondering if I'm gonna be a grumpy graduate student complaining about youths 😱 Ah, just kidding.

 

[catinnat]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

26 😎

 

[oceanhue]

Now I feel like a baby lol I just turned 21!

Ah, I remember when I was 21. Don't do what I did when I was 21-22

 

[Say_Hey]

I would be 26. I assumed mid-twenties was common, now I'm wondering if I'm gonna be a grumpy graduate student complaining about youths 😱 Ah, just kidding.

I didn't realize I was one of the only young ones! Lol but hey I'm atleast pretty mature for my age

 

[catinnat]

For those applying to UMD, I inquired about a timeline for decision. Per my understanding of the email response, they can view my application in SOPHAS, but it has not yet been processed by the UMD graduate school. (Not sure if they mean the general graduate division of UMD as a whole or the actual school of public health.) Then it'll be moved to the individual department applied to, then reviewed within four weeks with a decision no later than March 13.

For me, specific department is Behavioral and Community Health. Dunno if other departments are following this timeline.

 

[asseenontv]

I didn't submit my residency either. I'm going to call them tomorrow and see what's going on.

I emailed admissions last week and this is all they told me:


"At this point in time, students can monitor their applications via SOPHAS. Your application is complete/ready for review."

I also did not submit my residency yet... I think I accidentally permanently deleted that email confirmation (stupid tablet)... A little embarrassed to ask them to send it again

 

[BPW1088]

I'm 26 here at Tulane, and I honestly feel like I'm one of the more older ones. There are few others in the 25-30 range, but the majority here are fresh out of undergrad. Not to mention that there's a good number of student in Tulane's 4+1 program, so 22-23 is a pretty common age at Tulane. At other programs like Emory, Hopkins, and UNC-Chapel Hill, it's more common to be mid 20's because of the work experience requirement.

 

[nblues]

I'll be 24. I'm just glad to be a bit older because I was usually the baby of all my classes growing up

 

[0wanderlust]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

29 over here too. 😀 I'm glad for it. I've traveled and had a lot of fun throughout my twenties.

 

[IntriguedStudent]

Mine has said the exact same thing. I applied around the same time and it has gone between showing my high school information to saying that there's no application on file.

Well good to know that I'm not the only one with the issue! I'll have to call to see what I can find out.

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

I'll be 23, which appears to be at the younger end of the spectrum for most programs . Although I think the epidemiology concentrations tend to have more of the younger students.

 

[IntriguedStudent]

I emailed admissions last week and this is all they told me:


"At this point in time, students can monitor their applications via SOPHAS. Your application is complete/ready for review."

I also did not submit my residency yet... I think I accidentally permanently deleted that email confirmation (stupid tablet)... A little embarrassed to ask them to send it again

I wonder if it means that they just haven't started reviewing applications yet. If that's true, they are going to be starting pretty late in the game.

 

[sfmaster]

At Emory from students I talked to, it seems like many have part time jobs that allow them to explore interests, meet people, gain experience. I'd think you'd really miss out by not being able to participate flexibly in some of those things. I am not sure if it's different at other schools.

 

[wateryouwaitingfor]

I emailed admissions last week and this is all they told me:


"At this point in time, students can monitor their applications via SOPHAS. Your application is complete/ready for review."

I also did not submit my residency yet... I think I accidentally permanently deleted that email confirmation (stupid tablet)... A little embarrassed to ask them to send it again

Man..I didn't even get an email confirming my application has been received.

Should I email them to make sure? I applied in November.

 

[asseenontv]

Man..I didn't even get an email confirming my application has been received.

Should I email them to make sure? I applied in November.

Yeah, I would email. I emailed them about confirmation of my application a month ago and they sent me an email confirming a few hours later... Not the best impression

 

[spidroin]

I only checked OPUS twice today. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, I hear. I still haven't applied to JHU, because I'm the laziest applier in the history of the world. With my scores, though, I know it's ... not likely, so why do it?

Random question - how old will you be when you matriculate? I'll be almost dead at 29.

I'll be 24. I'm also pretty sure I'm experiencing some sort of mid-twenties life crisis. Is that a thing?

Probably just because so many of my friends are married and have kids and I'm just over here focusing on myself and not really even thinking about marriage or kids. And then I just thought, when am I even going to have time to do that? Do I even want that? And why do I feel so pressured to do it anyway? Maybe I'll just go full-on Christopher McCandless and live off the land (but not eat poison mushrooms). Maybe I'll go straight up Graham Hughes and travel the world. Or...maybe I'll just go on SDN and rant to strangers.

Sorry, getting off topic. I'll stop now.

 

[IntriguedStudent]

Man..I didn't even get an email confirming my application has been received.

Should I email them to make sure? I applied in November.

You didn't get the e-mail confirming your application and requesting you fill out the residency form? I would definitely e-mail them to make sure that they received it. I submitted my application early November and received the e-mail in mid December.

 

[asseenontv]

Has anyone been invited to or know anything about University of Michigan's HMP Visit Day? I just received an email that I've been invited to visit and will have an interview with a faculty member. I have always thought that Emory was my first choice, but now I don't even know. I know UM's HMP program (I applied to the Global Health concentration as my second choice program) is the top in the nation, and I have been accepted to their Global Epi program already. I want to stay in Atlanta, and I'm not ready to move to the cold...

Gahhhh should I just interview? Do they reject a lot of people after the interviews? Do they pay for travel? I doubt it...

 

[IntriguedStudent]

Has anyone been invited to or know anything about University of Michigan's HMP Visit Day? I just received an email that I've been invited to visit and will have an interview with a faculty member. I have always thought that Emory was my first choice, but now I don't even know. I know UM's HMP program (I applied to the Global Health concentration as my second choice program) is the top in the nation, and I have been accepted to their Global Epi program already. I want to stay in Atlanta, and I'm not ready to move to the cold...

Gahhhh should I just interview? Do they pay for travel? I doubt it...

Michigan has an excellent public health program and their course offerings are extensive to say the least. If you have the money to go, I would definitely do it if I were you. I didn't apply for a variety of personal reasons, but had I been given the chance I would have taken them up on the offer!