Great 🙁
The weird thing is that I got my rejection from the MHS Int'l Health Econ almost immediately. So I'm wondering why the department is taking so long to send me a decision.
Yes I am! 🙂
Did you get an email or was it on your portal?
Ugh that’s like no turn-around time between notifications and planning a trip out to Seattle. Plus I’m in North Carolina on the opposite side of the country. Here’s to hoping they miraculously make their decisions earlier. As long as it’s two weeks out or more I can get it approved by work.
I visited last May and spoke with admissions and a professor when I vacationed on the west coast so at least I’ve been there if I can't attend the admitted students weekend. I have a rule about visiting a school before I apply there.
random question: do people usually go to admitted students day alone? or with someone? like a parent? I'm going to Boston's this weekend and trying to convince my sister to come with me so i don't have to go alone
Thank you so much for the advice and input! I am currently in the process of compiling a huge Excel sheet with cost breakdowns and other logistic comparisons between the schools but I have a feeling that it will still be a tough choice even after weighing out all the pros and cons.
I'd suggest going by yourself and then talking to a parent/friend/whoever right after so you can bounce your thoughts off them after forming your own conclusions. After all, you're probably not bringing a buddy with you to school and should get a feel for what it's like to be new and alone in a school's environment. I may be a judgmental curmudgeon, but I definitely side-eyed the people who brought parents with them to admitted students events last year. I just think it shows a lack of maturity and independence, and you never know what professors you'll be meeting there. It also makes it harder to socialize with other students and admits in a genuine way-- especially with questions about "real life" at X school/in X city since people will try to make their comments more parent-friendly. Bringing a sister/friend/partner/peer is less weird, imo, but again might prevent you from reaching your own conclusions a bit.random question: do people usually go to admitted students day alone? or with someone? like a parent? I'm going to Boston's this weekend and trying to convince my sister to come with me so i don't have to go alone
I did! Thanks and congrats!
got into COPHP too! they called me when I was at work and I also had to look like I wasn't losing my ****!!! Hahaha.
I still haven't heard yet either! When did you apply?
heard back about applying for fellowships and I've been in touch with them about my citizenship status stuff because the Social Security Administration sucks (shocker). Is UW your top choice??
amazing!!! congratulations!! I got into global health epi at Michigan too but haven't heard about aid yet and I know I wont be able to go unless I get something reasonable 🙁
A lot of people do go on their own, but others do bring people along. I brought a parent along to some of mine to have a second set of ears at schools that were local. My parents were providing a lot of support through the process, so I felt it was right let them come when they asked to join. It was also useful to have somebody else taking notes. I remember at BU in the past, they took all admitted students to take part in a mock class and brought all guests elsewhere so that admitted students could have a real class experience. Most admitted students days I attended did have sessions that were exclusively for the admitted students, but they always had something for the guests to do. The majority of the day could be done alongside your guest, but just know that you may be separated for at least one session.random question: do people usually go to admitted students day alone? or with someone? like a parent? I'm going to Boston's this weekend and trying to convince my sister to come with me so i don't have to go alone
honestly, it's neck and neck between UW, Berkeley and Michigan for me. UW has given some financial assistance while I'm still waiting for the other two, so it's gonna come down to who is willing to offer the most aid.
What are your future goals? If they are very specific and/or the types of things that having Yale on your resume would help, that might be a reason to go there. If you have a more general idea of what you want to do after graduation or it's not in a prestige-driven arena, then I'd go with USF. Also, is there any chance of getting additional funding (research, TA, scholarships, etc.) at Yale as a second year student that you may not be eligible for now?
I'm bringing my husband along since:
If you want to be on the east coast and the program has all the aspects you want, I think it would be worth it. You want to make sure you make the best choice for yourself and your career, and 25k isn't a terrible difference for going to your top-choice program. Have you considered cost of living in each place? That might make up some of the difference in cost.
Might I ask you when UW notified you about aid? I haven't heard anything since I got a confirmation that my FAFSA was received back in January? Per another person in this forum, they were notified that scholarships would be sent out in March.
Yup, if you want a PhD, I'd recommend Yale. They'll have more opportunities for you, both in number and impressiveness-to-adcoms. I don't think the 25k will make that much of a difference in the long run, but if you're worried about having enough to live on during your degree, that's a bit of a different story. Good luck in making your choice!
My application was marked complete early December
they have not notified me about a financial aid package. they just informed me that I received one of the smaller scholarships that I'd applied to along with my application! I've applied to a fellowship since and have not heard back, so I do think they are planning on sending more comprehensive info regarding aid in March
Okay, awesome! Congrats! I just noticed you applied to the COPHP program. I applied to the Health System and Policy Track and I know that the funding is slightly different. I am still hopeful for merit-based aid. I saw on their website if you're out-of-state and they offer you a merit scholarship they will also likely offer you in-state tuition which is what I am really hoping for.
yup, I applied to both COPHP and Health Services (General -- thinking of MCH track if I end up pursuing it) 🙂
it's fine.
ahh everyone's talking about financial aid and I still haven't gotten accepted anywhere
Yeah I'm still waiting...I submitted 12/29 and got my application complete e-mail 1/31
