MPH Fall 2016: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected!

[drewd1115]

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Just got rejected by Columbia 🙁

Sorry to hear that, good luck with your remaining schools! Which program did you apply to at Columbia?

 

[Saji]

Sorry to hear that, good luck with your remaining schools! Which program did you apply to at Columbia?

For Epi... and thank you for the wishes🙂

 

[asartoretto]

Just got rejected by Columbia 🙁

So sorry @Saji :s:s! Best of luck with your remaining applications! Have you heard from Drexel?

 

[asartoretto]

@max04 In the same boat also and haven't heard anything. I believe they've released epi decisions b/c a bunch of people have posted about that but I haven't heard about any other depts...

@max04 @sea123 should we call them or is better to wait for our emails? what do you think?

 

[MPHgirl92]

@max04 @sea123 should we call them or is better to wait for our emails? what do you think?

I think we will all hear from them next week.

 

[Saji]

So sorry @Saji :s:s! Best of luck with your remaining applications! Have you heard from Drexel?

Not yet.. fingers crossed for Drexel.. What about you? Did you hear from Columbia?

 

[moonwave89]

I am also waiting on dual/concurrent degree (MSW/MPH) for Berkeley. There is a separate committee , so I'm in the dark on when I might hear back. I have been admitted to both at WUSTL, but am terrified of the six figure debt. WUSTL will likely be my only option as my numbers aren't really competitive for Berkeley...

Thanks for the info about the separate committee. I didn't know whether it was reviewed by 1 and then the other, or if they all met together once or twice a month. Have you heard back from them yet? I feel like I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear back. What other programs are you considering?

 

[pompousplatypus]

Congrats on the acceptance! I was accepted to the MS program in Global Health and the Environment, was that the one you applied to? I spoke with the director of the GHE program on the phone who said something about a $5000 fellowship for the first semester, but that I would need to figure out my own funding with TA/RA positions. That is interesting about financial aid packages being given out after students accept. I suppose I can talk to current students to see how many received funding after they accepted...It makes it super hard to make a decision. I agree it is bogus! I don't want to give up a position at other schools where I have more funding without knowing! I am trying to decide if I should even visit since they did not offer to reimburse that and I am across the country...

Ec_lc1114 being in-state certainly makes it more reasonable. I would be more comfortable committing in that case. I bet you have a better chance of funding being in-state as well. Good luck!!

You too! Yup, GH&E! And I also was informed of the $5k fellowship.

I'm being flown out for a conference in Berkeley in April so I am going to visit campus then rather than pay out of pocket and attending the visit day in March. Let me know if you hear anything from current students!

 

[e.celestial]

Wow!

For anyone attending Visit Emory, there are travel grants available. All you have to do is fill out this short document and express your financial need! I requested $150 and was awarded $100. Hope this helps offset some costs for you guys! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AVzXA2ImaGmO_XHglrFRm5mFXNP6ttgXPgSWsWLECxM/viewform?c=0&w=1

Thank you so much for posting this! I applied and was able to get some funds to help with the visit. Very very helpful since I will be flying all the way from Oregon!

 

[marsh45]

I actually heard my recommendation to the program awhile ago, January 22nd, and I didn't get the official letter from the grad school till February 17th. So, I wouldn't be too worried if it takes a while.

Thanks for sharing! I was doing fine with waiting to hear about acceptances until I got the department chair email. Now I'm just impatient and neurotic.

 

[MissIrish]

Thanks for the info about the separate committee. I didn't know whether it was reviewed by 1 and then the other, or if they all met together once or twice a month. Have you heard back from them yet? I feel like I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear back. What other programs are you considering?

The silence continues! WUSTL is my only other choice for dual degree and I will not be attending because of the cost. I was not awarded any scholarship money. Six figures of debt is way too much for any degree but MD or DO, in my opinion.

 

[drewd1115]

Wow!

Thank you so much for posting this! I applied and was able to get some funds to help with the visit. Very very helpful since I will be flying all the way from Oregon!

I'm glad you were able to receive funds to help you out! That is quite the commute from Oregon, will you be attending both days?

 

[asartoretto]

I think we will all hear from them next week.

I hope so! 🙂

 

[asartoretto]

Not yet.. fingers crossed for Drexel.. What about you? Did you hear from Columbia?

I called Columbia and they said that I would hear from them by mid-March...so I will be waiting (anxiously of course!) 🙂.
Good luck with Drexel! Keep me posted!

 

[Saji]

I called Columbia and they said that I would hear from them by mid-March...so I will be waiting (anxiously of course!) 🙂.
Good luck with Drexel! Keep me posted!

That's still sounds good ..Good luck to you too. Will let you know 🙂

 

[latinhealthchick]

I put all my eggs in two baskets - Yale and Columbia (go big or go home, right? lol). I was rejected for Yale, which didn't come as a surprise, but it's making me lose the little hope I have for Columbia. I'm 20 years old, so I'm in no hurry, and will apply again next year if I don't get in. BUT my point is (other than to rant), is anyone else in the same boat? Like deciding between dream school or no school?

Also, what's the deal with Columbia's admissions decisions? They said they released in mid-Feb and mid-March, but I've seen several acceptances and rejections between those time frames.

 

[Medpub2018]

I have no idea what Columbia is looking for. There's people with low stats and moderate EC's that Columbia accepted. And there were some qualified people that it placed on a waitlist or rejected. I really think it's down to "fit" for this institution. So, if anyone hasn't gotten accepted to their dream school, know that it's probably not your app but more so you may not be successful at their school if they don't have a focus you are looking for.

 

[moonwave89]

The silence continues! WUSTL is my only other choice for dual degree and I will not be attending because of the cost. I was not awarded any scholarship money. Six figures of debt is way too much for any degree but MD or DO, in my opinion.

I'm sorry to hear that 🙁 It is a bit ridiculous how much these programs cost. Have you tried explaining your circumstances and asking if they have any additional scholarships you could apply for or grants available?

I'm crossing my fingers that we'll hear back from Berkeley soon! At this point, I just want to hear back with something regardless of whether it's good or (more likely) bad news.

Also just out of curiosity, how come you didn't apply to BU? I've heard from former colleagues that they have a good MSW/MPH program.

 

[MissIrish]

I'm sorry to hear that 🙁 It is a bit ridiculous how much these programs cost. Have you tried explaining your circumstances and asking if they have any additional scholarships you could apply for or grants available?

I'm crossing my fingers that we'll hear back from Berkeley soon! At this point, I just want to hear back with something regardless of whether it's good or (more likely) bad news.

Also just out of curiosity, how come you didn't apply to BU? I've heard from former colleagues that they have a good MSW/MPH program.

I don't really have any circumstances to explain beyond the cost being too much and I am sure they get that everyday. They gave me a little bit ($10K) for the MSW program but $10K is not much when the total cost for tuition for three years is $109K! (The MSW program is $39K/year.) I've been all over their financial aid website and they have some $5,000/year research fellowships to apply to but that's all I am seeing beyond the talk of other types of employment, like barista, which I find off-putting. I'm just not going to sign my life away, which is what that level of debt essentially is.

I didn't apply to BU because of the cost. There were so many things about it that I liked. There's a lot of places I didn't apply to for the reason, UW being the other one that comes to mind. Financially speaking, I only applied to WUSTL because I knew from these threads in years past that they were usually generous with the scholarship money. I had to interview to be accepted, then I was accepted at full tuition and I have not seen one other person be admitted without a scholarship. So obviously they don't view me as being a particularly desirable applicant that they actually want to attend.

I would love to finally get my rejection letter from Berkeley, LOL! That's my last MSW/MPH application that I don't have a response from. Maybe by the 1st? On GradCafe, it seems when people have been rejected from my program it happened at the end of Feb/early March.

 

[elephantpantz]

I have no idea what Columbia is looking for. There's people with low stats and moderate EC's that Columbia accepted. And there were some qualified people that it placed on a waitlist or rejected. I really think it's down to "fit" for this institution. So, if anyone hasn't gotten accepted to their dream school, know that it's probably not your app but more so you may not be successful at their school if they don't have a focus you are looking for.

I heard from a panel discussion that they look for people with "passion," regardless of experience, however that may be defined. So I think you're totally right, it depends on if they think you "fit" their program.

 

[Medpub2018]

Definitely! No matter what you are going into, passion really matters. Institutions want to train the next leader in PH or Medicine or Law. Grades only mean so much. Most institutions look for a base number. For instance, when I was applying to medical school, 3.7 GPA and 30 MCAT were the cut offs. After that, it came down to who you are and what you have accomplished so far in your life.

 

[moonwave89]

I don't really have any circumstances to explain beyond the cost being too much and I am sure they get that everyday. They gave me a little bit ($10K) for the MSW program but $10K is not much when the total cost for tuition for three years is $109K! (The MSW program is $39K/year.) I've been all over their financial aid website and they have some $5,000/year research fellowships to apply to but that's all I am seeing beyond the talk of other types of employment, like barista, which I find off-putting. I'm just not going to sign my life away, which is what that level of debt essentially is.

I didn't apply to BU because of the cost. There were so many things about it that I liked. There's a lot of places I didn't apply to for the reason, UW being the other one that comes to mind. Financially speaking, I only applied to WUSTL because I knew from these threads in years past that they were usually generous with the scholarship money. I had to interview to be accepted, then I was accepted at full tuition and I have not seen one other person be admitted without a scholarship. So obviously they don't view me as being a particularly desirable applicant that they actually want to attend.

I would love to finally get my rejection letter from Berkeley, LOL! That's my last MSW/MPH application that I don't have a response from. Maybe by the 1st? On GradCafe, it seems when people have been rejected from my program it happened at the end of Feb/early March.

I forgot that the dual degrees are usually 3 years, not 2. That definitely makes it a lot less affordable/desirable... and like you said, probably not worth it unless you knew you were going to make bank after graduating. (What public health professional doesn't dream of that?) Maybe it's a good thing I haven't heard from Berkeley then haha. I've seen rejections go out for the other half of the dual I applied for (master's in city planning) already, so that's why I'm confused as to why I haven't received anything. Perhaps it comes from the public health side since that's the primary dept. Sigh. Agreed, would like to get the rejection already so I can move on with my life!

 

[Laniac16]

Did anyone here also apply at Georgetown for the Biohazardous Threat Agents/Emerging Infectious Diseases MS? (This was the only non-MPH program I applied to, but very similar to some MPH programs). I was accepted but given very little additional information to go on, and am wondering if that was the case for anyone else.

 

[kate2470]

Hi! Does anyone know if Johns Hopkins has a travel grant request form similar to Emory's? Thanks!

 

[globalhealthier]

Hi! Does anyone know if Johns Hopkins has a travel grant request form similar to Emory's? Thanks!

I'm wondering the same thing! Can't find anything on the website about it.

 

[amm13d]

Did anyone here also apply at Georgetown for the Biohazardous Threat Agents/Emerging Infectious Diseases MS? (This was the only non-MPH program I applied to, but very similar to some MPH programs). I was accepted but given very little additional information to go on, and am wondering if that was the case for anyone else.

Had I known this program even existed, I would have applied!!!

 

[amcucka]

Accepted to University of Michigan SPH for Health Management and Policy!!!! With 25% Tuition only dean's award!! SO excited I can hardly contain myself 🙂 good luck to everyone and congrats to everyone so far!!!!

 

[ebjdmph]

Accepted to University of Michigan SPH for Health Management and Policy!!!! With 25% Tuition only dean's award!! SO excited I can hardly contain myself 🙂 good luck to everyone and congrats to everyone so far!!!!

Congratulations!! If I may ask--when did you interview? I interviewed by phone last night and am just curious about how long the turnaround is on the "admission recommendation" post and ultimate decision.

 

[amm13d]

Got into Columbia Epi! Did not expect that!!!

(Department of Epidemiology MPH program with a certificate in Public Health Research Methods)

There is so much hope for students with "low" stats

 

[Member 1235813]

I'm going to Dartmouth and have pulled the rest of my applications. I'm so happy to be done with this process!
Hope this helps someone on Columbia (HPM) or BU's waitlist and good luck everyone!!!

 

[krayolainc]

If you applied to UW (Health Services) - check your graduate application! I received an acceptance today 🙂

 

[asartoretto]

Got into Columbia Epi! Did not expect that!!!

(Department of Epidemiology MPH program with a certificate in Public Health Research Methods)

Congratulations!!!!!

 

[moonwave89]

Got into Columbia Epi! Did not expect that!!!

(Department of Epidemiology MPH program with a certificate in Public Health Research Methods)

Congratulations! I also got accepted to the Public Health Research Methods certificate but I'm in the Sociomedical Sciences dept. 🙂

I'm going to Dartmouth and have pulled the rest of my applications. I'm so happy to be done with this process!
Hope this helps someone on Columbia (HPM) or BU's waitlist and good luck everyone!!!

If I could have your Columbia scholarship, that would be amazing Congrats on making your decision!

 

[thestars]

For anyone attending the Emory visiting day on March 31s and April 1st, do you guys know when it will end on April 1st? I'm from California and I'm trying to buy the ticket back home on April 1st. I can't find the specific schedule on Emory's website. Thanks for the help!

 

[Krisrenee29]

If you applied to UW (Health Services) - check your graduate application! I received an acceptance today 🙂

Congratulations! Thanks for the heads up! I received an acceptance as well for MCH. They didn't include a date to respond back by though. Is that typical?

 

[krayolainc]

No problem! I didn't have a date to respond either. I anticipate the programs should be emailing us soon?

 

[max04]

@max04 @sea123 should we call them or is better to wait for our emails? what do you think?

guess it wont hurt to call, even if just for curiosity sake

 

[max04]

infact just heard back from yale, rejected!
now only columbia awaited and havnt even heard from them for an interview, this doesn't seem to be going too well

 

[elephantpantz]

Anyone have plans to go to Emory's day 1 of visit day on March 31 and then straight to UNC's on April 1? It's really too bad they make it the same weekend, but I suppose that's intentional.

 

[lmetzl01]

Congrats on UIC! Did they notify via email or did they just update your application status on your login page?

I got an email from the department, but no update yet on the login page!

 

[Krisrenee29]

I'm so anxious right now about UMich! My friend who interviewed with me just got recommended for admission and mine still just says complete. I think that's a bad sign!

 

[member42892]

Got into Harvard for Health Management 65 credit MPH! Not sure how to compare the MBA combined programs with it, but very excited!

 

[asartoretto]

infact just heard back from yale, rejected!
now only columbia awaited and havnt even heard from them for an interview, this doesn't seem to be going too well

@max04 Sorry to hear that :s I'll be calling Yale this afternoon since I haven't heard from them.
Keep your hopes up for Columbia...you still have this one more chance. Good luck!

 

[ceeeal]

Does anyone know much about the Health Services program at UW? I just got in and would love to know everyone's thoughts! I am mainly interested in Health Policy and would like to know how you think UW compares to place like Emory or GW.

 

[asartoretto]

Got into Harvard for Health Management 65 credit MPH! Not sure I should turn the MBA combined programs down for it, but very excited!

Congratulations!!!

 

[MPHgirl92]

@max04 Sorry to hear that :s I'll be calling Yale this afternoon since I haven't heard from them.
Keep your hopes up for Columbia...you still have this one more chance. Good luck!

let us know what they say! 🙂

 

[PHAspirations]

Does anyone know much about the Health Services program at UW? I just got in and would love to know everyone's thoughts! I am mainly interested in Health Policy and would like to know how you think UW compares to place like Emory or GW.

Congratulations! I was accepted into the COPHP program within Health Services, so I'll be eager to see what people say. 🙂

 

[whateveritis]

Heard back from Harvard for Master of Science in Epidemiology!!! 🙂 It was an email telling me to check the online portal!

 

[ceeeal]

Congratulations! I was accepted into the COPHP program within Health Services, so I'll be eager to see what people say. 🙂

I talked to someone in the COPHP program this fall and they said they loved it!

 

[peanutbuttercup]

Heard back from Harvard for Master of Science in Epidemiology!!! 🙂 It was an email telling me to check the online portal!

CONGRATS and thanks for the heads up. Did you get in SM2 or SM1? I've been refreshing my email and the portal like crazy! I just want to know ASAP, and it's driving me mad!