MPH Fall 2017: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected!

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phatbunny said:
Hi there! I got an email today as well from UCLA CHS saying that I was "recommended for admission" and that the final decision will be sent out from the Graduate Division. Did you get that final decision or does recommended for admission imply that I am basically in?
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I got the same email, but I think, barring any huge weird circumstances, it means we're in!
 
inklesspen315 said:
i'm currently stuck btwn Yale and Michigan for HPM - michigan offered me a scholarship, haven't heard back from Yale yet re: $$$, but i'm an ann arbor native and itching to get out of the midwest.... what are some of the pros/cons i should be considering besides financial? i'm really familiar with michigan's program but intrigued by the east coast, the Ivy brand, etc....
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Hi there! This is what I came up with:

Location
I have heard very nice things about Ann Arbor. Reviews on New Haven have been a bit more mixed, but I personally love the fact that it is in close proximity to NYC and Boston. Of course, you don't have to stay local for a job, but I found that to be appealing.

Faculty/Research
In terms of approachability/helpfulness, faculty from both schools are excellent. I don't know much about HMP, but I factored in research since I'm pursuing Epi (HME for Michigan and EMD for Yale). Both schools have research projects that are tailored to my interests. They also pay research assistants, which only helps in making payments a little easier.

Class Size
I'm in a large school for undergrad right now, and I would prefer a small class size - something that is one of the biggest pros you will hear about Yale. Each track has around 20ish students, so it allows for intimate faculty-student relationships. From a couple webinars I attended, I was told that Michigan has some small classes and some big ones. You being familiar with their program only helps in this aspect.

Career Services Office and Internship/Job Placement
I have heard great reviews on the career services office for both schools. However, I've noticed that there is more enthusiasm regarding that of Yale, and that nobody has any trouble finding internships/jobs whatsoever. I'm sure the Ivy brand does matter when looking for the first job. The connections are valuable too. Additionally, I think the name helps if you want to work internationally or pursue higher education.

Overall Happiness
You say that you want to leave the Midwest, so would you be unhappy if you stay? Even though the program is only two years, the effect it has on your career will be long-lasting. I know that Yale is very expensive, but it's up to you to decide whether or not the benefits outweigh the cost. You are receiving a top-notch education either way, so you cannot make a "wrong" decision.
 
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sloth17 said:
Hi there! This is what I came up with:

Location
I have heard very nice things about Ann Arbor. Reviews on New Haven have been a bit more mixed, but I personally love the fact that it is in close proximity to NYC and Boston. Of course, you don't have to stay local for a job, but I found that to be appealing.

Faculty/Research
In terms of approachability/helpfulness, faculty from both schools are excellent. I don't know much about HMP, but I factored in research since I'm pursuing Epi (HME for Michigan and EMD for Yale). Both schools have research projects that are tailored to my interests. They also pay research assistants, which only helps in making payments a little easier.

Class Size
I'm in a large school for undergrad right now, and I would prefer a small class size - something that is one of the biggest pros you will hear about Yale. Each track has around 20ish students, so it allows for intimate faculty-student relationships. From a couple webinars I attended, I was told that Michigan has some small classes and some big ones. You being familiar with their program only helps in this aspect.

Career Services Office and Internship/Job Placement
I have heard great reviews on the career services office for both schools. However, I've noticed that there is more enthusiasm regarding that of Yale, and that nobody has any trouble finding internships/jobs whatsoever. I'm sure the Ivy brand does matter when looking for the first job. The connections are valuable too. Additionally, I think the name helps if you want to work internationally or pursue higher education.

Overall Happiness
You say that you want to leave the Midwest, so would you be unhappy if you stay? Even though the program is only two years, the effect it has on your career will be long-lasting. I know that Yale is very expensive, but it's up to you to decide whether or not the benefits outweigh the cost. You are receiving a top-notch education either way, so you cannot make a "wrong" decision.
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wow thats super helpful, thanks! let me know if you [or if anyone!] have any questions about michigan's program - i've been taking classes there on and off for the past couple of years.
 
Has anyone who applied for Berkeley's MPH in HPM heard back yet? I've been following gradcafe but that's all been non-HPM applicants so wanted to see where my HPM applicants are at!
 
Just out of curiosity, has anybody heard back from any programs that have sent you a physical acceptance package in the mail? I thought it was a really nice touch by BU and was wondering if any other schools do anything like that! All of my other schools have been strictly email notifications.
 
Can anyone give me some insight into the Dartmouth Program? I received a very nice physical acceptance package from them. Right now I am leaning towards Dartmouth over Columbia.
 
n3t said:
Just out of curiosity, has anybody heard back from any programs that have sent you a physical acceptance package in the mail? I thought it was a really nice touch by BU and was wondering if any other schools do anything like that! All of my other schools have been strictly email notifications.
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Tulane sent me the same letter that was attached to the e-mail in the postal mail and Michigan sent me an acceptance package, which includes a Michigan flashdrive with helpful documents on it.
 
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Hoping those of us waiting on Columbia hear back soon! Had my sister call the admissions office and they said last week that we should hear back within the next two weeks.
 
amm13d said:
Yeah I think getting loans even close to 100K is a mistake. Even with loans I have for Columbia, I won't be coming remotely close to that number.

*This is NOT a blanket statement and I am not attempting to describe everyone who has loans totaling 100K or more*, but I know a lot of students who have all the time in the world and could easily have a job, but because they don't like working, they choose to take out loans for ALL of their expenses. This isn't a smart financial move. If you think you can handle it, get a part-time job!
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When did you hear from Columbia last year?
 
Am I the only person still waiting on their first acceptance? Granted I only applied to 2 schools and applied a bit later. I'm looking to commiserate with someone so I know I'm not alone. #TheStruggle :help:
 
PHNutrition said:
Anyone hear back from...

- UNC MPH-RD
- JHU MSPH-RD
- Colorado Anschutz MPH Community & Behavioral Health

If so, what time did you submit/was it verified?

Still waiting on Emory Global Health (although app was only sent to dept. 1/24) as well.

Trying to figure out how many Dietetic Internships I need to apply to next week because I haven't heard back from anyone except UTHealth (accepted).
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Update:

- UNC MPH-RD (Accepted 2/9, Applied 12/15)
- JHU MSPH-RD (Invitation to Interview 2/9, Applied 12/1)
- Colorado Anschutz MPH Community & Behavioral Health (Accepted 2/10, Applied 1/15)
- Emory Global Health (Accepted 2/14, sent to dept. 1/24)
 
Is anybody else who was accepted to BU on 2/2 still waiting for their physical acceptance package? This is driving me mad!
 
Optimistic81 said:
Am I the only person still waiting on their first acceptance? Granted I only applied to 2 schools and applied a bit later. I'm looking to commiserate with someone so I know I'm not alone. #TheStruggle :help:
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Same here. I only applied to 2 schools and have not received any acceptance nor rejection. This waiting game is killing me!!
 
xyz-lmnop said:
Is anybody else who was accepted to BU on 2/2 still waiting for their physical acceptance package? This is driving me mad!
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Yes! I was accepted on the same day and I'm still waiting for my physical package and the scholarship package as well.
 
xyz-lmnop said:
Glad I'm not alone! I was getting worried it got lost in the mail or something.
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I received my email 1/19 and my mailed package 2/2 so it took about two weeks for me! Hopefully you will both get it this week!
 
leec said:
I received my email 1/19 and my mailed package 2/2 so it took about two weeks for me! Hopefully you will both get it this week!
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Good to know! My BU stuff has seemingly been slower than others' overall. I applied 12/4 and didn't get my application confirmed until 1/10 so I keep finding myself worrying that I've missed something. I'm sure the package will come this week.
 
ghmph said:
Hoping those of us waiting on Columbia hear back soon! Had my sister call the admissions office and they said last week that we should hear back within the next two weeks.
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When was your application considered complete for Columbia?
 
Hello again everyone
Minor update
I think everything is verified (despite getting a green check mark on the SOPHAS website)
But no matter
GWU emailed me today they got everything and JHU I checked on my profile that everything is verified and my app is now under review
I think I'll still have to wait for UMD because they have an additional application for their school.
Anyone know when I might expect a decision?
GWU said average is like a month. For JHU I'm applying to the MPH program for beginning in Jan 2018 (not sure if that changes anything)
Just curious....I have refresh page syndrome. So nervous!
 
n3t said:
Just out of curiosity, has anybody heard back from any programs that have sent you a physical acceptance package in the mail? I thought it was a really nice touch by BU and was wondering if any other schools do anything like that! All of my other schools have been strictly email notifications.
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JHSPH just sent me a save the date postcard for their admitted student days, but nothing else. Nothing from Yale, UPenn, GWU, or Columbia via physical mail
 
n3t said:
Just out of curiosity, has anybody heard back from any programs that have sent you a physical acceptance package in the mail? I thought it was a really nice touch by BU and was wondering if any other schools do anything like that! All of my other schools have been strictly email notifications.
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Washington University in St. Louis sent out a really nice welcome package including all sort of info on the program and a magazine from the St. Louis chamber all about the city and it's annual events and best areas. I thought it was a really nice touch.
 
bbrutus said:
When was your application considered complete for Columbia?
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I submitted it on the 13th of December. I never actually got a confirmation email from them but had a phone interview (I'm applying for HPM) on the 22nd of January. They also asked for some of my syllabi about two weeks ago so I have a feeling they are gonna take a second look at my application with the next round of decisions.
 
sakurashinehae said:
I inputted my parents' information for FAFSA, but after I submitted it, I received a message saying that I don't count as a dependent anymore and most likely, will not receive anything on that aspect. Basically, they implied that putting my parents' information don't do anything, but I have read some admissions pages where they do recommend putting it in anyway. I think it's good to put it in...it's extra work but you never know how it might help you later. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Columbia wanted my parent's financial information, but I denied it to them because my parents do not support me financially. If I provided that information, I wouldn't have qualified for financial need scholarships. So in my case, it would have hurt significantly to provide information about my parents income. I suggest leaving it out.
 
n3t said:
Just out of curiosity, has anybody heard back from any programs that have sent you a physical acceptance package in the mail? I thought it was a really nice touch by BU and was wondering if any other schools do anything like that! All of my other schools have been strictly email notifications.
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Columbia sends email acceptances first and then a letter in the mail later on. I think they mailed us a tote bag last year with our letter.
 
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EE#12 said:
Can anyone give me some insight into the Dartmouth Program? I received a very nice physical acceptance package from them. Right now I am leaning towards Dartmouth over Columbia.
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If you're really stuck between the two, compare their employment statistics for graduates. At Columbia, around 98% of students are employed after they graduate. If you can't find immediately find that information on Dartmouth's website, I would give them a call.
 
AshKoshBGosh said:
Wow so lucky! What was your timeline? Like when you submit>complete>verify?
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Sorry for the late reply. I was trying to figure out the exact dates for my timeline.

I e-submitted on 11/18/16, and I received an email from sophas the same day saying my coursework was verified and that were working on generating a GPA. I think the completed application was verified a couple of days later.

However, since I'm an international student I had submitted a WES evaluation and my GPA had already been calculated by the WES report. So SOPHAS didn't actually have to go over my coursework at all. And I think I completed my application pretty early on, so it got verified quickly.
 
AM1990 said:
Sorry for the late reply. I was trying to figure out the exact dates for my timeline.

I e-submitted on 11/18/16, and I received an email from sophas the same day saying my coursework was verified and that were working on generating a GPA. I think the completed application was verified a couple of days later.

However, since I'm an international student I had submitted a WES evaluation and my GPA had already been calculated by the WES report. So SOPHAS didn't actually have to go over my coursework at all. And I think I completed my application pretty early on, so it got verified quickly.
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That's alright! Thanks for trying to remember. I actually just got an email I was verified at 2:30 this morning lol. Yes I check around the clock. And I've gotten confirmations from 2/3 of the schools I applied to that they got everything. So I'm not worried and happy I beat all their deadlines! Thanks for your help. It kinda was fast, after submitting and waiting them to do the professional transcript I waiting about 2 weeks.
 
minne94 said:
It's 44k a year?? Do you mean for the program?
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I also initially thought that it's 22k each year but 22k refers to the amount per term. So it's 44k a year or 88k for the program. Which is a lot! Michigan is a great program but I don't see how anyone can afford this w/o significant amount of scholarships/grants.

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tathata said:
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that chart indicates the tuition per semester. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong!)
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Yes you're correct! I also thought it was 22k per year at first but sadly it's not.
 
globalhealthnerd said:
I have not heard back from Berkeley-HPM yet either but I hope we do soon! Glad to hear someone's in the same boat.
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Ahh! A buddy I can be anxious with! A friend of a friend told me that they were rejected from the program early Feb. but I think/am hoping that those were hard rejections from not meeting the min. criteria... I haven't seem to have spotted any other updates from the program and I'm getting antsy because based on previous years it seems most applicants heard by this point T-T
 
sakurashinehae said:
Hi! I just got accepted to UCI as well. However, my letter didn't specify what emphasis I was accepted in - it only said that I was accepted into the MPH at UCI...I applied for epi, but now I'm worried :/

edit: Did your letter specify your concentration/emphasis?
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I was also accepted into UCI for an MPH in epi and didn't get any confirmation of a concentration. I wouldn't be too worried about it though. A quick phone call should clear everything up.
 
elusiveninja said:
Maybe this is a stupid question, but if I enroll in a school and plan to move to that state, would I qualify for in-state tuition in the second year? I would likely be staying in that state for a few years while my husband completes residency and fellowship, so I would have residency documents...
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amm13d said:
It depends on the school. You should be able to find that information online by looking at residency requirements for each university. I know at my undergrad school you have to be a declared domicile of FL for 12 months minimum prior to the first day of school and you have to be able to provide tax documents and bills to confirm that.
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Just wanted to throw my two cents into this conversation. In-state domicile determination varies from state to state. I know for VA, you have to have resided in the state for a minimum of 12 months, but you cannot have been a full time student during that time. You will need to have worked and paid taxes in VA during the 12 months and done other things like register to vote in VA, get a VA driver's license, and/or register your vehicle in VA. VA seems to be fairly strict in this regard, but I imagine other states have similar requirements for establishing in-state domicile. The information for establishing domicile is readily available online for each state, but it can be difficult to parse the language. I would also check with each school's financial aid office. Typically, they'll have someone who you can talk to about establishing domicile. I hope this information is helpful! 🙂
 
n3t said:
Just out of curiosity, has anybody heard back from any programs that have sent you a physical acceptance package in the mail? I thought it was a really nice touch by BU and was wondering if any other schools do anything like that! All of my other schools have been strictly email notifications.
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Drexel sent a physical letter, but it was really generic and didn't even have that I was accepted to the MPH program, just that I was accepted to the Graduate School, and it didn't include any specific info. Honestly, it was kind of a turn-off after the really nice acceptance package that I got from BU 🙁
 
Hey everyone,

I've been stalking this thread for a while but didn't post because I honestly didn't think I would get in anywhere. Well on Monday I received my first response. In at UCI!! Since then I've seen quite a bit of confusion over concentrations for this program. I did some digging on their website and found the MPH Student Handbook (under the current students tab) In that it goes into depth over concentrations. (See image below) Hope this helps!!
 

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I'm 5/5 on acceptances and still waiting to hear from Yale, but no $$$ yet. UCLA is looking like my most affordable option, and I'm applying to a few international programs (much cheaper tuition over there).

I'm just concerned about UCLA because I'm not as convinced about the strength of their infectious disease epi program compared with other schools ie Columbia, Emory, etc. If anyone else knows much about faculty in that field (other than HIV/AIDS researchers at UCLA, which is a definite specialty of theirs but not particularly my interest) or local opportunities, I'd love to know. I just can't seem to find much public health industry in LA like there is in NYC, DC, etc.

As for European schools, I keep hearing "as long as it's CEPH-accredited" which is really only relevant for US schools. If I attend school at a reputable university overseas (LMU Munich, Uni Basel - Swiss Tropical Institute) will this negatively affect my chances at getting into a PhD program if I want to return to the states?

Sorry for all the questions, just getting a little overwhelmed with decision-making at this point.
 
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swamp.witch said:
I'm 5/5 on acceptances and still waiting to hear from Yale, but no $$$ yet. UCLA is looking like my most affordable option, and I'm applying to a few international programs (much cheaper tuition over there).

I'm just concerned about UCLA because I'm not as convinced about the strength of their infectious disease epi program compared with other schools ie Columbia, Emory, etc.

As for European schools, I keep hearing "as long as it's CEPH-accredited" which is really only relevant for US schools. If I attend school at a reputable university overseas (LMU Munich, Uni Basel - Swiss Tropical Institute) will this negatively affect my chances at getting into a PhD program if I want to return to the states?

Sorry for all the questions, just getting a little overwhelmed with decision-making at this point.
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I am also interested in infectious disease epidemiology. May I ask what kind of research in infectious disease you want to pursue? When I checked, there were a ton of HIV-focused projects at UCLA, if that's what you are interested in. If so, UCLA may be a good fit for you. I'm not really sure how to gauge the strength of the individual programs, so I just look up past threads with current student input or I'll contact them directly.

If I'm correct, CEPH accreditation is necessary to qualify for certain fellowships and jobs in the US. I don't think attending a non-accredited institution overseas would affect your chances of admission at a PhD program, though.
 
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