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

[navyzebra]

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Great thanks so much. This encourages me a lot. I called and they said that mine would be released in mid-March but I'll hopefully hear back soon. I applied pretty late and had an interview 2/13.

You had An interview at UPenn or at Colombia? In any event how was it.

 

[e.celestial]

Uh....what....! I just got into Harvard.
I'm in shock. My jaw literally dropped.

 

[ncbee]

Would you recommend any particular online places to find housing in Chapel Hill? So far I've had a good experience using Zumper (https://www.zumper.com/).

I've been in Chapel Hill for the last 5 years, if anyone has any questions about housing. If you're looking to rent a small home, condo, or townhouse type deal then the site http://www.chapelhillrent.com/ has a lot of helpful listings. I personally wouldn't recommend living in Durham just because parking on campus as a student is a nightmare. It's expensive for a good spot, and many spots are park and ride. So if you live in Durham, to get to class you're looking at a 15 (possibly slightly more or less) minute drive to campus, then park and a 10-15 minute bus ride, then walking from the bus stop to your class. However, Durham can be great if you're cool with commuting and prefer to be away from the college town feel/have a strong dislike for hordes of undergrads.

Many grad students live in Carrboro, a hipster-y little town right next door which has both houses for rent and (in my opinion) affordable apartment complexes. The bus system runs for free from Carrboro into campus. Many grad students also stay in Chapel Hill close to school, but as mentioned you will see a price increase for the convenience of being able to walk/catch the free Chapel Hill transit buses.

Most of the apartment complexes have their own personal sites where they post their available units. This website has links to many of them and also to some local real eastate companies: http://housing.unc.edu/off-campus-housing.html.

I personally live just south of campus. I pay low 500's for rent and I can be standing at the door to the SPH in 12 minutes if I time the bus correctly. Hope that helps!

 

[em92]

I've living in the Triangle area for the past year and a half now and I've found the entire area to be pretty safe. It's most expensive to live in Chapel Hill with the areas closer to campus being more expensive. If you want less expensive housing, it's best to look closer to Durham. Durham has a reputation for being more dangerous but I live there and that hasn't been my experience. All housing in the area is pretty expensive for a southern city but you can find deal. It's good you're looking for roommates because they significantly cut costs! If you need any specific help, feel free to inbox me!

Agreed with the above. I lived in Chapel Hill for 5 years and have lived in Durham for nearly a year. Durham has a lot of cool things to do, rent tends to be lower here, and I've never had any safety concerns. The commute from where I am in Durham to UNC's campus is about 20 minutes, 30 minutes in higher traffic. The Triangle also has pretty good public transportation options for commuters. There are many park-and-ride lots in Durham where you can park your car for the day and take the Triangle Transit bus to UNC's campus.

 

[The_OG]

Accepted UIC epi

 

[crdk192]

Hi all! I'm a little late to contribute to this thread, but I've been keeping up with it since I began the application process last year... I'm currently living and working in MD (working at JHSPH, actually), and only applied to JHSPH and UMD. I was accepted to both, but am having SO much trouble choosing between the two. On one hand, the MPH program at JHSPH is, you know, ranked #1. Plus, as an employee, I would receive certain tuition remission benefits if I pursued my degree part-time and continued working full-time (w/remission, total tuition sits at ~$52K). On the other hand, UMD is a relatively new program and already ranked top 25... With in-state tuition, it looks like it would cost ~$30K.

From the recent posts to this thread, I can tell all of us are nervous about post-grad debt; how are you all making your decision?? I've made pro/con lists for both schools, but am not sure how much weight I want to place on cost, program reputation, etc...

 

[buttercup12]

Has anyone who applied for the MS in public health microbiology and emerging infectious diseases at George Washington heard back? Whether it's a rejection or an acceptance, the wait is killing me.

 

[DTBAD]

I just got into Harvard as well! Does anyone know the timeline on the financial aid package?

Found this on the portal: "Beginning in mid to late February, applicants notified of their acceptance to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health should expect to receive an e-mail communication from the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) by the end of the following week regarding financial aid".

 

[mphiowaco]

Hi all! I'm a little late to contribute to this thread, but I've been keeping up with it since I began the application process last year... I'm currently living and working in MD (working at JHSPH, actually), and only applied to JHSPH and UMD. I was accepted to both, but am having SO much trouble choosing between the two. On one hand, the MPH program at JHSPH is, you know, ranked #1. Plus, as an employee, I would receive certain tuition remission benefits if I pursued my degree part-time and continued working full-time (w/remission, total tuition sits at ~$52K). On the other hand, UMD is a relatively new program and already ranked top 25... With in-state tuition, it looks like it would cost ~$30K.

From the recent posts to this thread, I can tell all of us are nervous about post-grad debt; how are you all making your decision?? I've made pro/con lists for both schools, but am not sure how much weight I want to place on cost, program reputation, etc...

My biggest pro is program fit. So even though my first choice is ~$15,000 more expensive (that's assuming I can get in-state after a year, and does not include the increased cost of living) the program seems like a perfect fit for what I want. It will also give me access to new/more opportunities. I tend to take rankings with a huge grain of salt. For some people it means a lot and others really don't care, so I tend to put that last, but others might really want a top ranked program.

 

[MPHglobalhealth00]

Undergrad School: GWU
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.2/3.5
Major/Minor: International Affairs - Global Health; Spanish minor; Pre-med
GradGPA (if applicable):N/A
Grad Studies (if applicable): took 2 MPH courses at GWU
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): 164 CR/ 162 Q/ 5W
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- Currently working at international development/global health govt consulting firm - working not in GH, but working on contracts/procurements/etc
- Study Abroad - Geneva, Switzerland - Global Health and Development Policy Program
- Internship at World Food Programme USA (2 semesters)
- Summer internship - Research and Project Design Intern at Medipeace in South Korea (Global health NGO)
- Summer shadowing - Clinical shadowing internship at OB/GYN clinic in South Korea
- EMT
- Pharmacy Technician

Interested in: Program Design Monitoring and Evaluation (GWU) /Comparative Effectiveness (Columbia)
Applied: GWU (MPH - PDME), Columbia (MPH - Comparative Effectiveness )
Accepted: GWU (MPH-PDME), Columbia (3/17)! 🙂
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

 

[BCHD]

Rejected from Hopkins MSPH/RD that's okay going to UNC

 

[pakhtanahamed]

Waitlisted for NYU! 🙂

 

[POMD]

Has anyone who applied for the MS in public health microbiology and emerging infectious diseases at George Washington heard back? Whether it's a rejection or an acceptance, the wait is killing me.

I was verified on 12/11 and was accepted 1/16. The wait killed me too - it's my top choice program, but financing it is the next challenge.

 

[sea123]

I remember looking at last year's version of this thread and feeling very intimidated about my chances because it seemed like everyone had killer stats.

 

[tnot]

WOW! so happy for those who got accepted to Harvard MPH-65. Anyone heard from their MPH-GH65 credit program?

 

[Medpub2018]

Is there a Facebook group for admitted students for Harvard?

 

[deleted716416]

WOW! so happy for those who got accepted to Harvard MPH-65. Anyone heard from their MPH-GH65 credit program?

I got into Harvard for the 65-credits Global Health Program! Was just notified yesterday

 

[chap-panther]

Can any current Harvard students tell me about the SM Global Health and Population or current Johns Hopkins students about the MSPH International Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences? Got a few options and I need to make a decision!

 

[BK_Colorado]

Undergrad School: State University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.5
Major/Minor: BA Public Health, Minor Sociology
GradGPA (if applicable): n/a
Grad Studies (if applicable): n/a
GRE (Dec. 2015) 154 V / 150 Q / 4.5
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 3 years professional accounting experience
- 1 year program assistant - Native American Children health disparities grant
- 6 months legislative internship with a national health organization
Interested in:
- Women's health
- Global Health Disparities
- Water quality and access
- Native American studies
Applied: Colorado SPH (Global EOH), BU, GWU (Global EH), Columbia U. (Global EOH), Univ. of Washington (COPHP)
Accepted: CU ($9,000 award), BU ($15,000 award), GWU
Rejected: Columbia
Waitlisted: n/a
Remaining: UW (Space available applicant)

 

[catscatscatscats]

Hello! Has anyone else applied to JHU's MSPH/MI in Population, Family, and Reproductive Health? I submitted on 11/27 and have had the notice that my app was sent for review since around Christmas.

Does anyone have any insights about this program or when we'll hear back?

 

[Laniac16]

Has anyone who applied for the MS in public health microbiology and emerging infectious diseases at George Washington heard back? Whether it's a rejection or an acceptance, the wait is killing me.

I heard back and was accepted. I am a bit stunned at the lack of information that I am getting about the program/admitted student days/or ANYTHING ELSE. They send out financial aid packages this summer, which is alarming.

 

[Laniac16]

double post!

 

[kira2015]

Hello All!
About a week ago I received a scholarship offer from Berkeley from Kaiser Permanente. It's $5,000 a year for people dedicated towards working for under-served populations. Has anyone heard about this program? I can't find that much information about it.
Thanks!

 

[epignosis]

Been following this thread for a while. Congrats on all your acceptances
Undergrad School- International University- MBBS
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.31 (WES calculated)
Major/Minor: MBBS
GradGPA (if applicable):N/A
Grad Studies (if applicable):
GRE (including date taken) - V 151, Q 156 Writing 3.5 (March 2014)-not stellar compared to the amazing scores have been seeing)or Other Test (if applicable):
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 1 year internship in a public hospital with rotations
- 1 year volunteer work at a police hospital with focus on reproductive health

Interested in: MCH Epidermiology
Applied: , UMN(MCH Epid), USF (MCH), Havard (Quantitative methods 45 credits)
Accepted: UMN and USF. Awaiting havard
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Quick questions-1) Has anyone who applied to QM in havard heard from them or anyone that applied to their 45 credit program.
2) from this thread, have seen people receiving scholarship emails from UMN but looks likethose people applied to their HPM program. Anyone applied to MCH that ot a form of aid?

 

[tawaanda]

Been following this thread for a while. Congrats on all your acceptances
Undergrad School- International University- MBBS
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.31 (WES calculated)
Major/Minor: MBBS
GradGPA (if applicable):N/A
Grad Studies (if applicable):
GRE (including date taken) - V 151, Q 156 Writing 3.5 (March 2014)-not stellar compared to the amazing scores have been seeing)or Other Test (if applicable):
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 1 year internship in a public hospital with rotations
- 1 year volunteer work at a police hospital with focus on reproductive health

Interested in: MCH Epidermiology
Applied: , UMN(MCH Epid), USF (MCH), Havard (Quantitative methods 45 credits)
Accepted: UMN and USF. Awaiting havard
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Quick questions-1) Has anyone who applied to QM in havard heard from them or anyone that applied to their 45 credit program.
2) from this thread, have seen people receiving scholarship emails from UMN but looks likethose people applied to their HPM program. Anyone applied to MCH that ot a form of aid?

Hey @epignosis I'm still waiting on Harvard too. Applied for the 45 credit MPH- Health Policy. This waiting game sucks!!

 

[Member 9351811]

Been following this thread for a while. Congrats on all your acceptances
Undergrad School- International University- MBBS
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.31 (WES calculated)
Major/Minor: MBBS
GradGPA (if applicable):N/A
Grad Studies (if applicable):
GRE (including date taken) - V 151, Q 156 Writing 3.5 (March 2014)-not stellar compared to the amazing scores have been seeing)or Other Test (if applicable):
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 1 year internship in a public hospital with rotations
- 1 year volunteer work at a police hospital with focus on reproductive health

Interested in: MCH Epidermiology
Applied: , UMN(MCH Epid), USF (MCH), Havard (Quantitative methods 45 credits)
Accepted: UMN and USF. Awaiting havard
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Quick questions-1) Has anyone who applied to QM in havard heard from them or anyone that applied to their 45 credit program.
2) from this thread, have seen people receiving scholarship emails from UMN but looks likethose people applied to their HPM program. Anyone applied to MCH that ot a form of aid?

also waiting to hear back regard 45-credit QM at Harvard. Hopefully soon fingers crossed

 

[epignosis]

So good to know, am not the only one waiting.... thank you guys for the prompt reply. Hopefullu we hear back from them this friday. the waiting continues.....

 

[Saji]

hi guys, I was off for a while. COngrats to all the acceptances !!!!!!!!!! My chances seem pretty low but who knows I might be anyone's junior the next session. I saw one more post here moving in the same boat with me. So by term, we become the buddies now 😀

PS: Fingers are still crossed for the awaited results 😉

 

[clevermintt]

Also posting to give hope to the low-GPA-ers out there.

Undergrad School: Loyola Chicago
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 2.7
Major/Minor: BA Psychology, HSM minor
GradGPA (if applicable): n/a
Grad Studies (if applicable): n/a
GRE (Sept. 2015) 154 V / 149 Q / 5.0
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- 3 years research
- 1 year research internship
- 1 year research job
- 1 year tutor experience
- 1 year social work internship
Interested in:
- Health education/reform
- Mental Health
Applied: Drexel, Boston, Texas A&M, New York University, University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, University of Illinois at Chicago, Saint Louis University, George Washington University, Tulane University, University of South Florida
Accepted: St. Louis University, BU ($12,000 award), Tulane, UIC, Drexel
Waitlisted: n/a
Remaining: Texas A&M, University of Pittsburgh, George Washington University, University of South Florida

 

[dayesu21]

Does anyone know what the process is like to defer enrollment to MPH/MSPH programs for a year, and how early one should get started?

 

[neuro_nerd]

Is anyone else considering Duke's MSc Global Health program?

Yes, especially with the recent scholarship they offered to me. Waiting to hear from Columbia with fin aid report and 3 unis in europe

 

[Sophiafrolic]

Waitlist on Columbia.....anyone?

 

[jash14]

Waitlist on Columbia.....anyone?

I am!

 

[whateveritis]

Hello! Has anyone else applied to JHU's MSPH/MI in Population, Family, and Reproductive Health? I submitted on 11/27 and have had the notice that my app was sent for review since around Christmas.

Does anyone have any insights about this program or when we'll hear back?

Hi! I also applied to the MSPH in Population, family and Reproductive Health around a similar time (applied a little earlier but wasn't completed until Dec 30th because of transcript delays). I emailed the academic coordinator Jamie Haines last Wednesday and he/she replied that day saying they would give me a decision the next day. Sure enough, I was accepted the next afternoon! It might be worth a try shooting them an email 🙂 Good luck!

 

[kiwiisafruit]

I remember looking at last year's version of this thread and feeling very intimidated about my chances because it seemed like everyone had killer stats. Thus, I'm posting my stats to hopefully inspire some anxious lurkers out there to shoot for the moon.

Undergrad School: Small liberal arts college
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.0
Major/Minor: History/Foreign Languages
Grad Studies: Certificate in my subject area of interest
GRE: 161 V/159 Q/ 5 Writing
Experience/Research:
- 2 months research for undergraduate thesis on reproductive health in sub-saharan africa
-1 year working at women's health clinic
-2.5 years working at large, renowned international NGO
-1.5 years volunteering at planned parenthood

Interested in: Reproductive Health
Applied: Johns Hopkins MSPH (International Health-SBI), Harvard MPH (Health and Social Behavior), UW MPH (Global Health), Columbia MPH (Pop Fam), BU MPH (Global Health), GWU MPH (Global Health Policy, Yale MPH (Global Health)
Accepted: Johns Hopkins, Harvard, UW, Columbia, BU +15k, GWU
Rejected: None!
Waitlisted: None
Remaining: Yale

Do you also have a master's degree? Just wondering since I thought jhu and harvard's mph requires one?

 

[burkbegone]

Been a while since I've posted...

Got rejected from Harvard 3/2
Accepted to University of Illinois - Chicago (called me because they said their records are messed up?? on 3/4)
Accepted to Tulane University 3/5
Accepted to Yale 3/5

I am really trying to wait for finaid information from anyone before I get my heart set on a school.

I still haven't gotten my packet from BU (accepted 2/18). How long did it take for everyone else? Does anyone know how long it took to find out about any of the above and Emory?

 

[spaceturtle]

Been a while since I've posted...

Got rejected from Harvard 3/2
Accepted to University of Illinois - Chicago (called me because they said their records are messed up?? on 3/4)
Accepted to Tulane University 3/5
Accepted to Yale 3/5

I am really trying to wait for finaid information from anyone before I get my heart set on a school.

I still haven't gotten my packet from BU (accepted 2/18). How long did it take for everyone else? Does anyone know how long it took to find out about any of the above and Emory?

Hey there. I also was accepted to BU on 2/18 and I received the package about 10 days later in Cali.

 

[spaceturtle]

Attn Applicants to UMich:

I understand some of you were able to see your admissions decision on Wolverine access... where did you see it exactly?

 

[nana2033]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Berkeley?

 

[deleted716416]

@kiwiisafruit Harvard's 65-credit MPH and JHSPH's MPH programs don't require you to have a master's degree (or a medical degree). I think they do need you to have a certain number of years of work experience, though.

 

[aprill0]

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[dr.footprint]

Please clear my doubts-

I am accepted in three universities including Tulane.
I have to pay a $30 acceptance fees.
Can we accept all the three Universities for now?
Or we have to accept only one?
If i accept one university can i accept the other one later?

 

[junnnie]

Anyone else get into Brown and going to the open house 4/8?

 

[HPM]

Accepted to Hopkins MSPH in international health department!!! I applied in November. Now to make some serious decisions.

 

[moonwave89]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Berkeley?

I'm still waiting to hear back from Berkeley. Hopefully any day now...

 

[drbear214]

Has anyone received merit based aid from Emory? I haven't seen anyone on here mention it.

I heard from RSPH re: merit-based aid on 23 Feb.

 

[g.lee]

Undergrad School: University of Washington
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.56 / 3.80 and 3.46 (respectively)
Major/Minor: Economics and Physiology (double degrees)
GradGPA (if applicable): n/a
Grad Studies (if applicable): n/a
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): GRE (155V; 164Q; 4W)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- undergrad research experience in health determinants on development and vice versa
- undergrad research on developmental economics
- 4 yrs+ consulting experience in environment sector focusing on international development works with multilateral banks in Asia
Interested in: Global Health, Health economics and policy, International Development
Applied: Johns Hopkins (MPH/MBA); UC Berkeley (MPH/MBA); Harvard (MPH 65-credit Global Health); UW (MPH Global Health); ETH Zurich (MSc Env Sci - Human Health); UCLA (MPH in Health Policy and Management & MBA)
Accepted: UCLA for MPH only (1/20); Johns Hopkins (2/9); UW (2/12); ETHZ (2/18); Harvard (3/5)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

Currently deciding between JHU and Harvard... Any contribution would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[Synorin]

Undergrad School: University of Washington
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.56 / 3.80 and 3.46 (respectively)
Major/Minor: Economics and Physiology (double degrees)
GradGPA (if applicable): n/a
Grad Studies (if applicable): n/a
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): GRE (155V; 164Q; 4W)
Experience/Research (please, be brief):
- undergrad research experience in health determinants on development and vice versa
- undergrad research on developmental economics
- 4 yrs+ consulting experience in environment sector focusing on international development works with multilateral banks in Asia
Interested in: Global Health, Health economics and policy, International Development
Applied: Johns Hopkins (MPH/MBA); UC Berkeley (MPH/MBA); Harvard (MPH 65-credit Global Health); UW (MPH Global Health); ETH Zurich (MSc Env Sci - Human Health); UCLA (MPH in Health Policy and Management & MBA)
Accepted: UCLA for MPH only (1/20); Johns Hopkins (2/9); UW (2/12); ETHZ (2/18); Harvard (3/5)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:

Currently deciding between JHU and Harvard... Any contribution would be greatly appreciated!!!

Congrats on your well deserved acceptances! It seems like our interests as well as our options are similar. Right now I am trying to decide between JHU MPH/MBA, Harvard 65 Credit Global Health and Emory Global Health. I can't ignore the fact that JHU gives us an opportunity to have both MPH and MBA degrees in two years. It feels like the best call right not.
However, it is also the most expensive option. Do you know if we still have a chance to get merit scholarship from JHU? Or if they decided all already.

Congrats again! Let's stay in touch.

 

[Black Dragon]

Second hear back from my schools, Drexel accepted with 30,000 dean's scholarship ..........now only if Yale and San Diego would make up their mind, I could start planning

 

[jay28]

Attn Applicants to UMich: I understand some of you were able to see your admissions decision on Wolverine access... where did you see it exactly?

After you log in into wolverine access, click on application status right underneath the top "admission" heading. That should lead you straight to four different links, view application data, view credentials, view admission recommendation, and view decision.