I agree it was confusing; I had to reread the email a couple times. lol I'm going to send them an email to see if there was an error in my receipt. I haven't received any prior information about any errors on my part but I just want to make sure things are good.
I agree. I just resent my ach form to the email with a physical signature and scanned on my phone.
I'm also waitlisted for HPM and I have been pretty annoying to them but haven't heard back anything...
Congrats! What department did you switch from?Filled out a request to transfer departments at Emory and it was approved! So I will be matriculating in the Emory EPI Department!
Still waiting on UCI as well
Do you happen to have who you contacted? I’ve reached out multiple times and still haven’t heard anything!!
It's worth trying, but they didn't do it for me. They offered me a little extra though!
I think it's just the financial aid appeal.
did you get accepted to columbia?
Like others have said, your test scores are on the low side, however, if you can convey your passion, interests, and work/volunteer experience effectively in your personal statement, and able to get awesome letter of recs, you may have a fair shot in getting into some of the programs. Are applying for this fall or next fall? I think that's important to decipher because if you're applying for the next cycle, you may have time to study and retake the GRE if you want to. If you don't want to retake the GRE, you can try applying to programs that don't require scores. Good luck!
Hi! You will definitely get into a program. I know a lot of the posters above are discouraging you from Epi. But please don't be discouraged! Your test scores are not everything. Be sure to write a great statement of purpose and emphasize your passion and interest for the field you want to study. Also, immerse yourself in the field right now and know how to talk about that in your essays! You mentioned you are an assistant researcher, which is great. I will be attending UCLA for my MPH in Epidemiology this fall. And my stats were - 146 V, 156 Q, 4 AW, GPA 3.0 (did my undergrad at UCLA.) I was very nervous because of my stats, but you will never know if you never try.
There is a really big difference between a 156Q (~59th percentile) and a 147Q (~27th percentile) GRE. A personal statement can be used to demonstrate verbal proficiency and compensate for a poor verbal GRE score, but there's no equivalent of that for math. It's entirely possible I'm overestimating the importance of quantitative GRE scores in getting into strong epi programs, but I stand by my argument that @phm1234 should re-take the GRE if they have time/resources to do so. They should aim for a quant score around yours (at minimum) if they would like a shot at Columbia or NYU.
Still waiting on UCI as well
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Like another poster mentioned, test scores aren't everything. Pretty much all public health masters program practice holistic reviews and take into account everything that is in a students application, especially experience in the field. At this point, there isn't much you can do besides be patient. My scores are a little lower than yours, but I still got into 3 out of the 4 programs I applied to, so hang in there!
Honestly, I and a few of fellow future peers I know were just as surprised as I was that they got in to Mount Sinai since we didn’t have the best test scores. I think this is where the idea of a holistic admissions process plays in a lot. I don’t think I would have gotten selected without the help of my personal statement, experiences, and recommendations- so if you have something like that, that will make you stand out, I think you have a fair shot
test scores are not everything— I went thru the same feeling you’re feeling throughout my application process. If I didn’t give up, you shouldn’t either!You too? When did the applications close for UCI? The stress of this process is killing me
The CSUN app had a priority deadline of November 1st then a final deadline on May 1st. I'm pretty sure we won't here back until June as well. The anxiety builds...stay strong :'(Apps closed Dec 15, I’m unsure if there was a secondary deadline. Contacted admissions and they said they’ll let everyone know of their decisions by the end of the quarter(around mid June, I believe?). It’s super frustrating
As everyone else have already mentioned, scores aren't everything. But you might need higher scores to get into places like Columbia.
I suggest you to focus on parts of your application that you have control over - mainly your PS.
If your LORs are positive+not generic and you write a PS that speaks of your passion for public health and epidemiology, considering your scores and GPA I think you have a shot at CUNY, and definitely NYMC where they don't even require GRE scores. You can try Drexel, ETSU, and Tulane too because I have similar scores to you (but yours are better!) and I got acceptances into their Epi programs. I had average scores in UG and a below average gre score, but I think my PS is what helped me compensate those.
And since you have working experience as a RA it is a huge positive factor in your profile, especially for epi programs.
I think it is very important to know why you want to pursue a particular specialisation just as much as why you are interested in public health. So if you can write a PS in a compeling story style format explaining your interests then you are good to go.
You can of course always retake GRE (there is plenty of time to retake assuming that you plan on applying in the next cycle).
Otherwise, work on your PS. Feel free to PM me if you want any assistance with your PS.
Yes you do! Take a look at University of Arizona as well. They have global health with a maternal concentration.
Your experience seems very good! GRE scores are important in an application, but they, of course, aren't everything. Pretty much all public health grad schools practice holistic admission in which they take into account your whole application, and given that you have valuable experience, a good GPA, and a well-put-together statement of purpose/personal statement, you should have a fair shot at wherever you decide to apply.
I just read this on their site. "
It was the same link as to that brief supplemetary questionnaire we got when first applying. I had a terrible time finding it though!
Thank you!!
You'll see this reiterated time and time again on this forum-- GPA is not all that matters! You have great experience and a very good chance of getting into nearly all of those schools. Some schools you'll have a lower chance for scholarships due to your GPA, but you'll definitely get in to a few places!
I agree with @Cassatrass, GPA isn't the main component of your application. You have a lot going for yourself with all of your relevant experience, certifications, and leadership positions. If you're able to form an awesome personal essay, along with good letter of recs, and able to score at least the minimum range on the GRE, you should be good to go.
Hello!!
I just accepted the offer of admission to MPH Epidemiology at UT Houston. Anyone planning to join classes this fall at UTH?
Looking forward to meeting you
Take it from someone who did NOT do well their first year of college - GPA will not sink you! I ended my undergrad juuuuust under a 3.0 and thought my chances at getting into a reputable program was shot, but ended up getting into 3/4 of the programs I applied to! You have a lot of great experience. Make sure you put a lot of effort into your Personal Statements and that you are in touch with your LORs early, so they have time to put thought into it rather than rushing through it with 15 others. Good luck - keep us posted!
To be completely honest, I've only been able to find one minor external scholarship that I was qualified to apply for. Luckily, I chose my least expensive option due to institutional scholarships, but there aren't many options other than loans. Worth looking into, but most people take on debt for this degree.
What school? Emory took a month. BU took 10 days. It really depends. I would reach out to them and let them know about your deadline.
