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MPH Fall 2018: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected!
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Hello all, I'm new to here! I got accepted to NYU's MPH Epidemiology program this past Wednesday (12/13) with a 12k scholarship!
Congrats! How did you hear from them (email or letter)? I applied there as well, but never got any confirmation that my app was received.
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Thank you! I remember receiving a confirmation email a couple of days after I submitted my application and I heard about my acceptance through email. But I applied to the MS program which is through the school of medicine, so if you applied to the MPH, it may be a different notification system.
Hi all! Does anyone know how long it typically takes to hear back from Emory? I applied on December 5th and I have yet to receive an email that my application has been forwarded to my first program. I'm really nervous because Emory is my top choice, but I have a low GPA (Skimming a 3.0) and a higher GRE (V= 157, Q=161, AW=4.5). Thanks!
Did you receive an email from Emory stating that they received your application and included you OPUS link at least a week after you applied? If so, I received that email the other day, along with my OPUS login a week after SOPHAS verified my application on 12/8. I'm not sure when they'll send my application to my primary program
From those who have recently gotten into Emory, how long was the review process from when you received the OPUS login email to when your application was sent to your primary program and to when you gotten your admission decision?
Received OPUS login/"Emory Application Recieved": 12/1
Sent to Program/"Emory Application Complete": 12/4
Acceptance Email (nothing from OPUS yet): 12/7
I did get an email with my OPUS login but that is it so far.
Yeah same. I'd give it another week or so. Also, they're probably receiving a lot of applications now that they're deadline is fast approaching, which could mean that it might take a couple to few more weeks before we hear anything. Good luck! What program did you apply to?
I am applying to BSHE. Hopefully we both hear back soon!
I'm applying to HPM, but I listed BSHE as my second choice, and Global Epi as my third. I'm hoping to get into any program at Emory. lol Fingers crossed!
Undergrad School: International Medical Graduate
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.54 (WES evaluation)
Major/Minor: MD
GradGPA (if applicable): -
Grad Studies (if applicable): -
GRE (9/29): Q162 V149 AW 3.0
TOEFL: 102
Experience/Research:
Special factors:
Applied: Harvard (11/9), Columbia (11/9), JHU (11/9), UNC (11/18), Emory (11/18), UMN (11/18), BU (11/18)
Accepted: UMN-PHAP (12/13) with scholarship offer, BU (12/15)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.54 (WES evaluation)
Major/Minor: MD
GradGPA (if applicable): -
Grad Studies (if applicable): -
GRE (9/29): Q162 V149 AW 3.0
TOEFL: 102
Experience/Research:
- 6 Years of clinical experience (including 3 years in Medical study)
- 1 Year served as a general partitioner in district hospital
- 1 Year served as a general partitioner in cancer center
- 1 Year served as a general partitioner in university hospital
- Research on Factors Associated with Medication Non-adherence of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus - published in Outbreak Surveillance & Investigation Reports (OSIR), September 2017
- Regularly participated in local and international student-led organisations, student committee and medical student union when I was in medical school
- Regularly joined mobile medical services in underserved area
- Medical volunteer of the Royal Cremation of the late King Bhumibhol of Thailand
Special factors:
- English as a second language
- Second- generation college graduate
- Almost all of the program I applied are 1-year accelerated
- Medical Student of the Year Award granted by Thai Medical Council
Applied: Harvard (11/9), Columbia (11/9), JHU (11/9), UNC (11/18), Emory (11/18), UMN (11/18), BU (11/18)
Accepted: UMN-PHAP (12/13) with scholarship offer, BU (12/15)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
I had a question regarding USC's MPH program. I haven't heard much about it on these forums and I was wondering what your opinions were and if y'all recommend applying there?
Also congrats to everyone that got accepted! I haven't even applied yet so hopefully I'm not too late 😛
Also congrats to everyone that got accepted! I haven't even applied yet so hopefully I'm not too late 😛
It's a program in public health rather than a school of public health, so there are fewer faculty, fewer degrees offered, and a less extensive network. It's within the Keck School of Medicine. I applied there as well, but it isn't my #1 choice. I haven't heard a ton about it either, honestly!
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Like the person above me said...they’re a medical school, which has its drawbacks. One of my professors/advisors got their MPH and PhD there and she’s very well prepared and qualified, but it doesn’t seem like she recommends it as much as other MPH programs. Basically, I feel like it’s good, but not great. I applied there too, though.
hey when did you apply/submit for BU? I'm also waiting to hear back
when did you apply/submit to BU? I'm also waiting to hear back
Hi! Figured I'd throw my information in here since I visit the forum enough 😛
Undergrad School: University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.18, 3.03
Major/Minor: Genetics & Cell Development with a minor in Public Health
GRE (10/30): Q155 V159 AW 5
Experience/Research:
Special factors:
Applied: Columbia (12/1), UMN (12/1), BU (12/1), Yale (12/12), GWU (12/1), UIC (12/1)
Accepted: GWU (12/18)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
I am most interested in the BU mph/mba program but honestly, its going to depend on scholarship/aid/FAFSA results
Undergrad School: University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.18, 3.03
Major/Minor: Genetics & Cell Development with a minor in Public Health
GRE (10/30): Q155 V159 AW 5
Experience/Research:
- 3 years of research experience with parental incarceration
- 1 year internship with Planned Parenthood that continued on as a leadership role volunteering for an additional 3 years
- 1 year volunteering with an traveling eye clinic
- 6 months volunteering at a homeless shelter
- Current full time job with a large health insurance company (have been with the company 7 months)
- Presenting at a national conference. The presentation went on to serve as a model for the psychology department at University
- Summer position as a teen outreach coordinator with the local park board
- over 1,000 hours of experience as a certified nursing assistant
Special factors:
- 2 pending publications. One in an undergraduate journal, the other is a chapter of a book which will be published in 2018 (both of the publications I am first author)
- Strong academic standing in my public health coursework, subpar in my major work
- No awards or academic leadership positions
Applied: Columbia (12/1), UMN (12/1), BU (12/1), Yale (12/12), GWU (12/1), UIC (12/1)
Accepted: GWU (12/18)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
I am most interested in the BU mph/mba program but honestly, its going to depend on scholarship/aid/FAFSA results
Undergrad School: State school - satellite campus
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.79, 3.02 SOPHAS
Major/Minor: Communications/Law and Policy
GRE: 6/29/17 V:158 Q:144 AW:3.0
Experience/Research: Healthcare experience in several different roles across the US
Interested in: Healthcare Administration, Emergency Management
Applied: 11/13/17 OHSU: Primary Health Care & Health Disparities-online, NY Medical College: Health Policy and Management, EM Cert-online
Accepted: NY Medical College - email 12/18/17 for Spring 2017
Rejected: OHSU - email 12/22/17 for Fall 2018
Waitlisted:
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.79, 3.02 SOPHAS
Major/Minor: Communications/Law and Policy
GRE: 6/29/17 V:158 Q:144 AW:3.0
Experience/Research: Healthcare experience in several different roles across the US
Interested in: Healthcare Administration, Emergency Management
Applied: 11/13/17 OHSU: Primary Health Care & Health Disparities-online, NY Medical College: Health Policy and Management, EM Cert-online
Accepted: NY Medical College - email 12/18/17 for Spring 2017
Rejected: OHSU - email 12/22/17 for Fall 2018
Waitlisted:
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Has anyone heard more details about this program and could give me insight?
I've been following this thread for quite a while. I'm not applying to any of the schools, that everyone on here is, but thought I would still share my information!!
Undergrad School: Georgia Southern
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.21/3.53
Major/Minor: Health Education and Promotion
GradGPA (if applicable):
Grad Studies (if applicable):
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): 145-Q and 145-V 3.5-A (I know not great)
Experience/Research (please, be brief): 600 hour internship, planned and implemented health education programs, and completed a research project for my program.
Special factors:
***Please include the following whenever possible: specific concentration/track, dates, type of correspondence (phone, email, letter, etc.), scholarships/grants.***
Interested in: Health Policy and Management
Applied(include the date of application): University of Washington(11/21),IUPUI(11/25),University of Iowa(11/25), University of Louisville(11/25), University of South Carolina(11/25), University of South Florida(11/25),Eastern Virginia Medical School(9/13), University of Florida(11/25), Georgia Southern(11/25) (In this order, I know Washington is definitely a reach)
Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Undergrad School: Georgia Southern
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.21/3.53
Major/Minor: Health Education and Promotion
GradGPA (if applicable):
Grad Studies (if applicable):
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): 145-Q and 145-V 3.5-A (I know not great)
Experience/Research (please, be brief): 600 hour internship, planned and implemented health education programs, and completed a research project for my program.
Special factors:
***Please include the following whenever possible: specific concentration/track, dates, type of correspondence (phone, email, letter, etc.), scholarships/grants.***
Interested in: Health Policy and Management
Applied(include the date of application): University of Washington(11/21),IUPUI(11/25),University of Iowa(11/25), University of Louisville(11/25), University of South Carolina(11/25), University of South Florida(11/25),Eastern Virginia Medical School(9/13), University of Florida(11/25), Georgia Southern(11/25) (In this order, I know Washington is definitely a reach)
Accepted:
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Has anyone received video interview questions completion request from Yale??
It is to be completed via Kira Talent same app that I used to complete wash u scholarship interview. But I did not know Yale also asks you for video questions. Anybody else received the request??
It is to be completed via Kira Talent same app that I used to complete wash u scholarship interview. But I did not know Yale also asks you for video questions. Anybody else received the request??
Just a heads up, I got a call from Michigan's MPH program (I believe it was a faculty member) just asking if I had any questions about the program and asking really basic questions about me (where I live, what work I'm doing, what research interests I have, what professors work I'm interested in.) If you've applied/been accepted to Michigan, maybe just have a list of questions for them saved in a note on your phone. They gave me no head's up so I was completely unprepared and couldn't think of any questions (and was still in bed 
). It didn't seem too serious (I hope not at least) but it would be more productive if you can actually think of questions you have!
). It didn't seem too serious (I hope not at least) but it would be more productive if you can actually think of questions you have!The same thing happened to me with SLU! I was in bed sick and answered the phone sounding like I was dying so the admissions contact was just like ...yikes...Just a heads up, I got a call from Michigan's MPH program (I believe it was a faculty member) just asking if I had any questions about the program and asking really basic questions about me (where I live, what work I'm doing, what research interests I have, what professors work I'm interested in.) If you've applied/been accepted to Michigan, maybe just have a list of questions for them saved in a note on your phone. They gave me no head's up so I was completely unprepared and couldn't think of any questions (and was still in bed
Just a heads up, I got a call from Michigan's MPH program (I believe it was a faculty member) just asking if I had any questions about the program and asking really basic questions about me (where I live, what work I'm doing, what research interests I have, what professors work I'm interested in.) If you've applied/been accepted to Michigan, maybe just have a list of questions for them saved in a note on your phone. They gave me no head's up so I was completely unprepared and couldn't think of any questions (and was still in bed
Same happened for John Hopkins! The professor I mentioned in my PS who is doing research I'm into called me and basically talked about the program, asked if I had any other questions, and also lowkey wondered where else I was applying. I was so awkward omg
Also: just got a call from Boston about my incomplete application
what date did you apply/submit to BU?
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same. I have a bad feeling
My application was completed 20 October. I received the acceptance email on Friday and now the full acceptance letter with scholarship info and docs by email today
Oh okay this makes me feel better since i finished only 18 days ago
Did you specifically ask them to send your full letter/scholarship info via email? I'm waiting on pins and needles for the physical letter! 🙁
No I did not ask them to email. On Friday they said I will receive acceptance package by snail mail but today I received the email
Question: One of my dad's best friends spoke to me the other day about an old college friend who is an adjunct professor in the MPH program at Columbia. He reached out to her about my application a couple of days ago. Would it be appropriate for me to send her a follow-up email to try to discuss my application? I'm applying to Columbia, and all of her experience aligns perfectly with my interests. Let me know--I'm pretty new to all of this!
Also, accepted to GWU's Epi program today! Verified on 12/14, so quickest turnaround ever!
Also, accepted to GWU's Epi program today! Verified on 12/14, so quickest turnaround ever!
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Just as words of comfort, I applied to BU last year around Thanksgiving and I did not hear back in their first wave of acceptances. I heard back towards the end of January with a merit scholarship. They just have a lot of applications to go through. Don’t get worried about not hearing back when other people do!
I've been lurking for a while, and now that acceptances have started coming in I figured I would post, in case this is helpful to anyone.
Undergrad School: Top Ten University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.35/3.8
Major/Minor: Biology and Global Health (double major)
GradGPA (if applicable): NA
Grad Studies (if applicable):NA
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): 160-Q and 160-V 5.0-W
Experience/Research (please, be brief): summer internship as an undergrad studying global health in South Africa, 3 years as an undergrad research assistant on a global health project joint between my university and Peru, summer internship as an undergrad with USDA public health office, two years as president of my university's Partners in Health chapter, two years as a research assistant at a health policy non-profit organization, volunteer with a local HIV/AIDS awareness and detection program
Special factors: Applied to global health tracks where possible, and global epidemiology/epi at schools that don't have a dedicated global health track.
Interested in: Global Health and Epidemiology
Applied(all verified by SOPHAS on 11/8): University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Boston University, University of Washington, Emory, Harvard, Duke (MS in Global Health)
Accepted: University of Minnesota - Epidemiology (11/29), Boston University (12/15), University of Michigan - Global Epidemiology (12/15)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Undergrad School: Top Ten University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.35/3.8
Major/Minor: Biology and Global Health (double major)
GradGPA (if applicable): NA
Grad Studies (if applicable):NA
GRE (including date taken) or Other Test (if applicable): 160-Q and 160-V 5.0-W
Experience/Research (please, be brief): summer internship as an undergrad studying global health in South Africa, 3 years as an undergrad research assistant on a global health project joint between my university and Peru, summer internship as an undergrad with USDA public health office, two years as president of my university's Partners in Health chapter, two years as a research assistant at a health policy non-profit organization, volunteer with a local HIV/AIDS awareness and detection program
Special factors: Applied to global health tracks where possible, and global epidemiology/epi at schools that don't have a dedicated global health track.
Interested in: Global Health and Epidemiology
Applied(all verified by SOPHAS on 11/8): University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Boston University, University of Washington, Emory, Harvard, Duke (MS in Global Health)
Accepted: University of Minnesota - Epidemiology (11/29), Boston University (12/15), University of Michigan - Global Epidemiology (12/15)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
I misheard him when he said who he was so I thought it was a call from a political activist group and when he asked if I had time to talk I said "sure" very unenthusiastically and then immediately realized my mistake
I'm starting to think everyone sounds bad in these calls. We need more warning!😱
Hey, I also received the same email two days ago. Was totally not expecting that. But I think I will decline their request since I already got into a better choice than Yale
What is the Yale interview for? Scholarships or admissions? What program did you apply too?
Can you mind me asking what your top choice is?? I am accepted into JHU so am in a similar boat
I applied for the their One year advanced mph program. I have no idea if it is for admission or scholarship
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It'll be either Harvard or Hopkins
I am still gathering information as to which one is a better fit
I was accepted into Hopkins and since Harvard does not release its decision until mid Feb
I guess I will have plenty of time to contemplate
I am in exactly the same situation accepted at JHU and waiting for funding information and Harvard admission result. Best of luck
Thanks, you too
If you don't mind me asking, which Harvard concentration did you apply to?
HPM
