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

[sohel.dmc63]

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Waitlisted at Yale. Going to remove myself from the list though as I've already made up my mind to attend JHU!

At least, you got your decision. I am waiting on my decision for more than 18 weeks. That's weird. Though I have set up my mind for Hopkins as well. By the way, which major are you planning for?

 

[CynoTFunk]

😱

Just in case this message went to spam for anyone, just received this from Emory re Fin Aid: As a follow up to the previous message about financial aid, I want to offer you a bit more insight about the timeline for financial aid awarding at Emory. The Office of Financial Aid is beginning to package awards for all RSPH applicants who have completed a FAFSA. The financial aid awarding process is continual so please understand that notification timing will vary, with most awards being viewable in OPUS by next week and continuing after that.

That's what I got. Maybe this is what everyone got too.

I also may have gotten a scholarship apparently, and trying to make sure I'm not seeing things from Emory (waiting on confirmation on this and it was sent through a separate email). 😱

I checked online and saw that "Final Award Acceptance" was April 1st so I think most of us will hear in the next few weeks.

And to the earlier about allergies in ATL, for sure, if you have them, ATL during the Spring and Summer is a nightmare. My older sister is already suffering and it's not even officially Spring yet. 😕

 

[Pudu2009]

And to the earlier about allergies in ATL, for sure, if you have them, ATL during the Spring and Summer is a nightmare. My older sister is already suffering and it's not even officially Spring yet. 😕

I have allergies in DC in Spring and Autumn, and I've never had allergies in CA. I mean, I love those cherry blossoms and I'm going to the picnic next weekend, but .

 

[moonwave89]

Ha, since we're on the topic of allergies, I also get terrible seasonal allergies in Boston and where I currently live in the 'burbs/woods lol. I'm hoping if I decide to go to Columbia, this will be less of an issue for me (unless I'm in Central Park or something) 😛

 

[hnnrgh]

Yeah. I entirely stopped caring about Penn! It's too arduous waiting for them, I didn't have a strong pull to their program, especially after my tops have been very responsive.

Ha, since we're on the topic of allergies, I also get terrible seasonal allergies in Boston and where I currently live in the 'burbs/woods lol. I'm hoping if I decide to go to Columbia, this will be less of an issue for me (unless I'm in Central Park or something) 😛

No one go to UTH if you don't want allergies! Lol. Texas is a giant tree. Nothing here dies. My apartment has spiders that are older than me. 🙁

 

[jash14]

I'm not sure which program is better, but in terms of cost outside of tuition, cost of living is much higher in NYC than in Atlanta. That's one of the things I'm struggling with, is essentially, whether I want to deplete my savings account by living in NYC. I feel like I have a good plan for paying back the loans (whether I actually want to take that on is a different story!), but the upfront costs like rent in particular, groceries, and other bills are making me anxious about choosing Columbia vs. staying local.

Other than rent (which obviously is an arm and a leg), I haven't found groceries and food to be that expensive here. I moved from St. Louis a couple years ago and tbh my problem is that I want to try all the restaurants so that's where my money goes. But if you have self-control unlike me your expenses shouldn't be too bad in that department at least.

 

[Just Run It]

Been keeping track of this forum for a while and it has been a great help. Decided to finally join and ask if anyone else got their financial aid packet from Emory? I looked on OPUS and mine was there. Didn't get any grants besides the Earn and Learn, honestly I am surprised since they said grants are first come first serve and I had my FASFA in on January 4th. Anyone else have better luck?

 

[OxBakerTriumphant]

yeah-- Ive been reading a lot about umich and the population. One blog was talking about COL in Ann Arbor-- it goes on to say that because its such a great school with >400% out of state markup, there is a large population of extremely fortunate families sending their kids there... therefore contributing to an increasingly higher COL. However, because they are so aware of this, there are a lot of student orgs that cater to the HUNGRY and POOR students hahaha The blog talked about two student orgs that work to sell cheap produce to students-- how real these programs are-- idk? BUT, it does give me hope that there are some neats programs that help us through this time.

Im nervous about funding the 42k in strictly tuition... without any hope of GA/TA. Im definitely struggling between feeding my ego with a public ivy (UM) or feeding my soul in Colorado/Oregon! All are great options/locations/programs and Im just being a typical, indecisive millennial! Too many options! Thanks for all the great feedback about UM!!!! Best of luck to you & keep us updated on your decision!

That's kind of concerning that they let the wealthy students drive up the COL so much that the regular students need programs to sell them cheap produce. Regardless, I'll be living in Ypsi. I'm from New Jersey and I had this idea the NJ rent was the most expensive besides New York or California. It's more expensive in Ann Arbor. I just can't justify paying more than I do now. I wish you luck with your decision as well!

 

[JayJay1155]

Still waiting for Harvard 65 credit. At this point I'll take a rejection to escape this purgatory.

it might help to give them a call if you're still waiting. that's what I did and received my acceptance a few days afterwards!

 

[JayJay1155]

Thanks for the love guys! (and gals!)

So far, I received 70+ responses from the US, Canada, India, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Nigeria, Dominican Republic!

When I posted the tuition shared sheet, there were 500+ visits from the UK, Turkey, Japan, Botswana, Nigeria, and Guatemala too!

We're definitely a diverse group of people here and I'd like to hear from more of you! There's some interesting tidbits of information in the report that I hope to post once we get a few more responses so if you haven't already, be sure to take the short survey! This includes lurkers too, don't be shy!

https://goo.gl/forms/HzbBLCc9MH

Is anyone on this forum (also) in Thailand?

 

[Ani7]

Is anyone on this forum (also) in Thailand?

I'm from Thailand! Did you do your undergrad in Thailand or somewhere else?

At least, you got your decision. I am waiting on my decision for more than 18 weeks. That's weird. Though I have set up my mind for Hopkins as well. By the way, which major are you planning for?

I waited AGES for Yale as well! I applied almost a month before Hopkins and got the decision almost a month after Hopkins!
I'll be attending Hopkins for MSPH International Health department for Health Systems. What about you?

 

[rhomboid]

Edited.

 

[CLE514]

Been keeping track of this forum for a while and it has been a great help. Decided to finally join and ask if anyone else got their financial aid packet from Emory? I looked on OPUS and mine was there. Didn't get any grants besides the Earn and Learn, honestly I am surprised since they said grants are first come first serve and I had my FASFA in on January 4th. Anyone else have better luck?

Did you have to click anything special to look at your financial aid?

 

[JayJay1155]

I'm from Thailand! Did you do your undergrad in Thailand or somewhere else?



I waited AGES for Yale as well! I applied almost a month before Hopkins and got the decision almost a month after Hopkins!
I'll be attending Hopkins for MSPH International Health department for Health Systems. What about you?

just messaged you!

 

[The_OG]

Anyone visit Emory already? Any suggestions for the visit since I won't be going on the Visit Day? I am trying to contact professors last minute to speak with them, since I thought I could go until recently. Also set up the tour. Thanks!

If you contact your departmental advisor, they will set an itinerary up for you.

 

[moonwave89]

Other than rent (which obviously is an arm and a leg), I haven't found groceries and food to be that expensive here. I moved from St. Louis a couple years ago and tbh my problem is that I want to try all the restaurants so that's where my money goes. But if you have self-control unlike me your expenses shouldn't be too bad in that department at least.

I will need to practice A LOT of self control then! I love eating out

 

[yocavitl]

I will need to practice A LOT of self control then! I love eating out

If you're ever in need of any advice regarding restaurants, I would be happy to suggest some! Seriously- go to Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side, especially if you like pickles (duh) or southern comfort food. Also, for anyone going to Columbia/NYU/Mt. Sinai/Hunter, etc, i HIGHLY suggest signing up for The Skint. It's a newsletter that emails you everyday with free/cheap activities around the city.

 

[Just Run It]

Did you have to click anything special to look at your financial aid?

I just clicked on the emory financial aid link under financial aid on the main OPUS page. Also a financial aid message popped up in my to do list. No emailing telling me it was there.

 

[moonwave89]

If you're ever in need of any advice regarding restaurants, I would be happy to suggest some! Seriously- go to Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side, especially if you like pickles (duh) or southern comfort food. Also, for anyone going to Columbia/NYU/Mt. Sinai/Hunter, etc, i HIGHLY suggest signing up for The Skint. It's a newsletter that emails you everyday with free/cheap activities around the city.

Thanks! Not sure if your offer will actually be a blessing or a curse for me lol. But I'll definitely have to check out The Skint!

Okay, actually, I'm curious to hear yours/other New Yorkers' thoughts on the most overrated restaurants.

 

[yogi17]

Rejected from Harvard's 65-credit Global Health

 

[totesk]

Okay, actually, I'm curious to hear yours/other New Yorkers' thoughts on the most overrated restaurants.

Don't listen to the people who tell you Shake Shack is overrated. It may be overpriced, but their 'shroom burger is the most delicious $9 ever. I can't speak for the hamburgers (I don't eat meat), but my omni-friends have vouched that they're worth it.

Also, the best pizza comes from sketchy little shops for ridiculously cheap prices. I moved out of NYC last month and I would kill for a $1 slice. It may be the only thing I miss about Brooklyn. 😛

 

[MPHglobalhealth00]

Hello --

Anyone still waiting on Columbia? I had my phone interview last week (3/8/16) , and am starting to get antsy 🙁

 

[nlm13]

is anyone else worried about the 60 credit load at michigan? i talked to students and they didn't seem fazed by it, but i'm wondering what you all have heard from your research and discussions

 

[yocavitl]

Totesk, where in BK did you live!? I can also vouch for Shake Shack. I had it last week and it was phenomenal. Just avoid going to madison square park location because there's always a heinous wait. To expand on that, try to check out areas that aren't considered 'trendy' (ie; east/west village, union square, flatiron, LES- although there are fantastic restaurants in all of these neighborhoods), necessarily. If you want solid russian food, go to Brighton Beach. The best chinese is from very cheap, bare bones places in Chinatown. The Bronx actually has it's own version of little italy with wonderful restaurants too.

 

[totesk]

Totesk, where in BK did you live!? I can also vouch for Shake Shack. I had it last week and it was phenomenal. Just avoid going to madison square park location because there's always a heinous wait. To expand on that, try to check out areas that aren't considered 'trendy' (ie; east/west village, union square, flatiron, LES- although there are fantastic restaurants in all of these neighborhoods), necessarily. If you want solid russian food, go to Brighton Beach. The best chinese is from very cheap, bare bones places in Chinatown. The Bronx actually has it's own version of little italy with wonderful restaurants too.

I lived in Bay Ridge for a bit, and then moved to Williamsburg for six months or so. Bay Ridge is a bit of a dead zone (with some good Middle Eastern food), and Williamsburg is great but expensive.

Also, I recommend anywhere in Sunset Park for excellent authentic Mexican food!

 

[jash14]

I lived in Bay Ridge for a bit, and then moved to Williamsburg for six months or so. Bay Ridge is a bit of a dead zone (with some good Middle Eastern food), and Williamsburg is great but expensive.

Also, I recommend anywhere in Sunset Park for excellent authentic Mexican food!

Or east harlem for Mexican/ Dominican food..
All this talk of food is making me hungry

 

[moonwave89]

Hahaha I didn't mean to turn this into a NYC restaurant guide thread. 😛 We got Shake Shack in Boston a few years ago and at first, the price was definitely a turnoff ("there are other good burger places for a lot cheaper!") but for some reason, they've grown on me.

Annnd a conclusion to this Berkeley saga... I finally decided to email them yesterday because I couldn't take the wait any longer (to be fair, they did say they'd let me know by mid March). I told them I had other programs in consideration and was hoping to make a decision soon. They got back to by the end of the day... with a rejection. On the one hand, I'm disappointed because of course, rejection stings. On the other hand, I had a feeling that was going to be the decision and really just needed the confirmation for closure. But I'm so glad that the waiting game is officially over because the "not knowing" part was really getting to me. I'm happy to have 3 great options to choose from and now comes the hard part of actually making the decision! Speaking about the food options in NYC only reminds me of the diversity, options, and opportunities available in NYC/at Columbia! (PS sorry to those who constantly had to scroll past my "did you hear from Berkeley, when did you hear from Berkeley" posts. They are now finally of the past lol)

 

[thefamousboat]

Rejected from Harvard's 65-credit Global Health

Me as well! *high five of commiseration*
That's OK though, GW offered a really good scholarship and have been really responsive/helpful throughout the whole process, unlike some schools we could mention...excited for GW's preview day, even though I'm 95% sure I'll be attending in the Fall! 🙂 Is anyone else going to be on campus April 2?

 

[ari_4]

Hi everyone!

I've been following this thread for a long time, and I am glad to see that a lot of us are receiving acceptances and that the long wait is almost over!

I am a Foreign Medical Graduate and I applied to 4 schools for a one-year MPH in epidemiology this year. I got accepted at Berkeley and Columbia. I still haven't heard from UCLA and Harvard .

I have a question about the requirements that these schools have in terms of Units / semester / quarter units. I am feeling lost as this is totally new to me. I would like to be able to estimate the course load for every program, because I feel that this will be a factor in my decision. English is not my mother language and as I will be in a new environment, I have to say that the lighter the course load, the better. And of course it will give me more time to explore the city! ;-)

So here are the requirements for every program:
- Berkeley: 42 units over summer, fall and spring semester.
- Columbia: minimum of 42 credits over fall, spring and summer semesters
- UCLA: 56 quarter-credit units over a year
- Harvard (Quantitative Methods): 45 credits over two semesters.

I would be grateful if one of you could help me compare these programs in terms of how many hours of courses / work per week they represent.

Thanks!

 

[nlm13]

@thefamousboat do you mind sharing how much gw offered you? i'm curious since from what i can tell they don't usually give out a ton of aid.

 

[drewd1115]

Accepted to Columbia for Epi and Global Health!!! OMG

 

[Pudu2009]

If you're ever in need of any advice regarding restaurants, I would be happy to suggest some! Seriously- go to Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side, especially if you like pickles (duh) or southern comfort food. Also, for anyone going to Columbia/NYU/Mt. Sinai/Hunter, etc, i HIGHLY suggest signing up for The Skint. It's a newsletter that emails you everyday with free/cheap activities around the city.

Cooking is another option😉.

 

[Pudu2009]

Most applicants applied to multiple programs and are accepted into multiple programs.
However, information regarding merit scholarships is always released very late.
I believe this is not correct.
Programs should at least tell me that I'm wait-listed or have no chance of getting scholarships.

Grad schools are businesses. They can screw you this way, they know it, and they will. It especially hurts those who are obsessed with prestige.

 

[thefamousboat]

@thefamousboat do you mind sharing how much gw offered you? i'm curious since from what i can tell they don't usually give out a ton of aid.

I'll PM you! I think they are pretty decent with scholarships, given what not just I but some other forum members have received (of those who report that information).

 

[Synorin]

Today I have mailed to Hopkins and found out that I did not receive any merit scholarship. It is quite sad news for me because this program was one of my top choices. I think they have decided all the scholarships and notified the applicants.

Also, I have realised that 'My Harvard Chan' portal is back online. However, I have yet to receive any e-mails regarding the financial aid. Anyone knows when should we expect to receive it?

 

[sohel.dmc63]

I'm from Thailand! Did you do your undergrad in Thailand or somewhere else?



I waited AGES for Yale as well! I applied almost a month before Hopkins and got the decision almost a month after Hopkins!
I'll be attending Hopkins for MSPH International Health department for Health Systems. What about you?

I got into their MPH program.

 

[montreux]

Hello friends! As promised, here are the results of the survey: https://goo.gl/Ryz3fe

1) The average # of applications sent out was ~6. 13.4% sent out 10 or more!

2) The most common area of study is Epidemiology followed by Policy & Management.

3) Most applicants want to work in Government & Non Profit sector.

4) Most applicants don't know if they want a PHD in PH.

5) 81.3% don't have or want to get an MD.

6) The average applicant undergrad GPA is 3.45.

7) On the GRE, the average score is 158 Verbal, 156 Quant, 4.5 Writing.
According to ETS, the average Health and Medical Sciences applicant score is 150V, 149Q, 3.7 Writing so SDN members are definitely above average in this regard.

8) 75% of you have work experience prior to applying to grad school.

9) 78.6% are US domestic applicants.

10) 4 schools dominated your grad school wish list: Columbia, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Emory.

11) Of the schools you got into, Johns Hopkins was students' greatest achievement, followed by Columbia, Harvard, and Emory.

12) 80% of applicants are female.

13) 38% are white, 32% are Asian/Asian American, 15% Black/African American, and 8% Hispanic/Latino.

14) The average applicant age is 23.9 years old. 25% of you are 23. The youngest is 20.

15) When asked which school had the "best" application process, many of you spoke about Columbia, Emory, and GWU. SOPHAS was praised for streamlining the process.

16) When it came to the most stressful, Columbia topped the list once more, followed by UC Berkeley, Harvard, and UNC. People resented having to fill out more than one app and some schools were plagued with a lot of technical difficulties.

17) When asked what you would do differently, the answer was a resounding:
APPLY TO FEWER SCHOOLS

18) Advice for future applicants (You can read all responses in the PDF linked above) :

Start planning your application with enough time (including questioning yourself: how are you going to pay for your studies!). Then, be authentic in your application, especially in the Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose), and make sure to tailor made every one of them considering the mission and particularities from each specific program you are going to apply to (It's is annoying, but totally worth it!).

Don't apply/attend a school just for the name/rank, really look at the decision as a whole. The fit of the program/faculty/research etc.

Make sure you realize which programs are 1-year vs 2-years long and decide which one would suit you beforehand (if you have the liberty to choose). Believe in yourself, take everything step-by-step, and good luck!

Only apply to schools that you seriously see yourself attending. I wasted so much money applying to safety schools in places I would never move to. Also, take risks and apply to your dream schools. I ended up getting into more of my reach schools than I expected!

Absolutely ask for letters of recommendation early (at least three weeks before you need them). Get your GRE done before September to have a good idea of where you stand. Send in transcripts ASAP - it's a relatively painless process but any potential delays can be sorted out before you need to freak out about deadlines. Get SOPHAS in early!

I received a super competitive scholarship that would cover half of my tuition, and the reason I received it was that I visited the program and personally met with the dean. If that is possible for you pre-application, I would highly highly recommend doing something like that.

Funding matters more than getting admission especially for international students.

Important to consider what you actually want from the degree longterm and if an MPH will take you farther than a BA. I think people follow their personal passions in the MPH but it is very important to have coursework and a degree that makes you competitive for what interests you (eg quantitative stats and business skills, clinical degree). I'm also very glad I waited 2 years to apply between undergrad - work experience made me more competitive and much more knowledgeable about what I wanted, and helped me save up to pay some of the very high tuition at these schools.

Don't stress about your GPA and GRE scores! If you can prove you truly want to study in the field of public health, whether that is right after your undergraduate career or a few years later, the admissions committee will recognize and admire it. Show your passionate and have strengths elsewhere too (i.e. letters of rec, personal statement, volunteer work, etc.) Reach for schools that may seem like a far reach because you never know! 🙂

That's all folks! Thanks for reading!

 

[tnot]

Hello,

Question on cost of attendance at Columbia. The website states that room and board for two semesters is $16,000. How long is two semesters? Does that include Christmas break? so $16,000 is for 8 months of the year? Can someone clarify this for me please?

 

[moonwave89]

Bravo @montreux! Future applicants will definitely have you to thank for doing such an amazing job putting together all of these stats!

 

[ljt913]

has anybody heard about getting off GW's scholarship waitlist?

 

[member42892]

Don't listen to the people who tell you Shake Shack is overrated. It may be overpriced, but their 'shroom burger is the most delicious $9 ever. I can't speak for the hamburgers (I don't eat meat), but my omni-friends have vouched that they're worth it.

Also, the best pizza comes from sketchy little shops for ridiculously cheap prices. I moved out of NYC last month and I would kill for a $1 slice. It may be the only thing I miss about Brooklyn. 😛

Shake Shack is delicious! But don't worry if you don't get to have it in NYC - fortunately, you can now find Shake Shack in multiple spots in Boston! I think there is also one in Baltimore and probably a lot of spots I'm unaware of. So good!

 

[sphinx_93]

This is really really cool. Thank you so much @montreux!

 

[kneeduh]

Hi guys!

I was accepted into NYU's MPH Epi program today. NYU has always had a lot of hype around it but I haven't been able to dig up as much feedback about the MPH program there! If anyone has any insight, I'd love it!

Congrats on all of your acceptances!!

 

[amm13d]

Hello friends! As promised, here are the results of the survey: https://goo.gl/Ryz3fe

1) The average # of applications sent out was ~6. 13.4% sent out 10 or more!

2) The most common area of study is Epidemiology followed by Policy & Management.

3) Most applicants want to work in Government & Non Profit sector.

4) Most applicants don't know if they want a PHD in PH.

5) 81.3% don't have or want to get an MD.

6) The average applicant undergrad GPA is 3.45.

7) On the GRE, the average score is 158 Verbal, 156 Quant, 4.5 Writing.
According to ETS, the average Health and Medical Sciences applicant score is 150V, 149Q, 3.7 Writing so SDN members are definitely above average in this regard.

8) 75% of you have work experience prior to applying to grad school.

9) 78.6% are US domestic applicants.

10) 4 schools dominated your grad school wish list: Columbia, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and Emory.

11) Of the schools you got into, Johns Hopkins was students' greatest achievement, followed by Columbia, Harvard, and Emory.

12) 80% of applicants are female.

13) 38% are white, 32% are Asian/Asian American, 15% Black/African American, and 8% Hispanic/Latino.

14) The average applicant age is 23.9 years old. 25% of you are 23. The youngest is 20.

15) When asked which school had the "best" application process, many of you spoke about Columbia, Emory, and GWU. SOPHAS was praised for streamlining the process.

16) When it came to the most stressful, Columbia topped the list once more, followed by UC Berkeley, Harvard, and UNC. People resented having to fill out more than one app and some schools were plagued with a lot of technical difficulties.

17) When asked what you would do differently, the answer was a resounding:
APPLY TO FEWER SCHOOLS

18) Advice for future applicants (You can read all responses in the PDF linked above) :

Start planning your application with enough time (including questioning yourself: how are you going to pay for your studies!). Then, be authentic in your application, especially in the Personal Statement (Statement of Purpose), and make sure to tailor made every one of them considering the mission and particularities from each specific program you are going to apply to (It's is annoying, but totally worth it!).

Don't apply/attend a school just for the name/rank, really look at the decision as a whole. The fit of the program/faculty/research etc.

Make sure you realize which programs are 1-year vs 2-years long and decide which one would suit you beforehand (if you have the liberty to choose). Believe in yourself, take everything step-by-step, and good luck!

Only apply to schools that you seriously see yourself attending. I wasted so much money applying to safety schools in places I would never move to. Also, take risks and apply to your dream schools. I ended up getting into more of my reach schools than I expected!

Absolutely ask for letters of recommendation early (at least three weeks before you need them). Get your GRE done before September to have a good idea of where you stand. Send in transcripts ASAP - it's a relatively painless process but any potential delays can be sorted out before you need to freak out about deadlines. Get SOPHAS in early!

I received a super competitive scholarship that would cover half of my tuition, and the reason I received it was that I visited the program and personally met with the dean. If that is possible for you pre-application, I would highly highly recommend doing something like that.

Funding matters more than getting admission especially for international students.

Important to consider what you actually want from the degree longterm and if an MPH will take you farther than a BA. I think people follow their personal passions in the MPH but it is very important to have coursework and a degree that makes you competitive for what interests you (eg quantitative stats and business skills, clinical degree). I'm also very glad I waited 2 years to apply between undergrad - work experience made me more competitive and much more knowledgeable about what I wanted, and helped me save up to pay some of the very high tuition at these schools.

Don't stress about your GPA and GRE scores! If you can prove you truly want to study in the field of public health, whether that is right after your undergraduate career or a few years later, the admissions committee will recognize and admire it. Show your passionate and have strengths elsewhere too (i.e. letters of rec, personal statement, volunteer work, etc.) Reach for schools that may seem like a far reach because you never know! 🙂

That's all folks! Thanks for reading!

"The youngest is 20."

That would be me! lol

 

[totesk]

My financial aid package for Emory is posted on OPUS. It's... not as bad as Columbia's, but still pretty rough. $16,500 in loans per semester isn't as bad as I expected, but it's hard to justify when I could pick UTH and be loan free. Ugh.

 

[Nomader]

Anyone considering or choosing UNC? I am curious because when I visited, I really only got to speak with the ESE department, and I felt like I didn't get a sense of the whole public health school. I was one of the few people applying for the MSPH, whereas most people there were MS, or PhD, engineering, etc. So I almost didn't feel like I was at a SPH! Any thoughts on UNC in general?

 

[jash14]

Hello,

Question on cost of attendance at Columbia. The website states that room and board for two semesters is $16,000. How long is two semesters? Does that include Christmas break? so $16,000 is for 8 months of the year? Can someone clarify this for me please?

I can't speak to how much that is for but I would definitely consider looking on your own for a place and just having a roommate. I don't know how Columbia's housing works, but you can definitely find a place for less especially if Columbia's isn't for a full year.

https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news/navigating-nyc-housing-newbies

 

[CLE514]

Just got my financial aid package from Emory...$16,500/semester in unsub loans and $2,000/semester with the REAL award. That's literally just covering tuition. I would need to take out another approx $20-25k for this year alone to cover the rest of my expenses per their cost of attendance prediction. Soooo...that's going to be a no for me.

 

[em92]

Got a rejection from UNC's health behavior department. Also got my Emory financial aid package. Only offered $4k with the Learn and Earn award, would be forced to take out loans for the rest.

I thought applying for an MPH would leave me with a sense a relief, but honestly all I feel is dread, and I'm not sure if I want to continue down this path. Sigh.

Is anyone else in this same boat?

 

[wolverine34]

I feel lame even asking this at this point... but anyone still waiting on Yale?