MPH Fall 2018: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected!

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Does anybody have any information on when UNC's Admitted Students Day is/will be? I'm still waiting on a decision from them, but I want to have it marked on my calendar in case I hear good news. Thanks!
 
Dmohr21 said:
I'm waiting to hear back about financial aid but will probably decline the offer.
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What other schools are you looking at? Im waiting on Emory, Ohio State, Tulane, Univ of Minn, and USF.
I applied back in Feb so I'll probaby be waiting awhile.
 
TD2018 said:
Hey! I can't actually believe I'm writing this, but I was just accepted to Tulane! I've spent close to two years looking through all these posts to see people with similar stats as mine, so I decided to post mine to give some hope to future applicants. This process REALLY is holistic!

Undergrad School: California State School
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.15
Major/Minor: Hospitality
GRE (including date taken): 158v 144q ( yup… ) taken 1/6/18

I’m a career changer and have been working full time for about 4 years.

Interested in: migrant populations, youth sexual health education, HIV/AIDS
Applied(include the date of application): Tulane – international health & development; SDSU – Epi . SOPHAS verified 2/26
Accepted: Tulane! (3/6)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
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Congratulations!! This gives me so much hope! I have just about the same stats so hopefully I also get accepted!
 
spacewitch said:
Just got denied from Berkeley HSB... I expected it but I wish I didn't have to wait so long.
Guess UCLA it is!
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Where do you check it? Bc the website I use for either ucla or berkeley says “Status: submitted”
 
dedejoys said:
am I the only one who didnt hear back from harvard yesterday.my portal changed too but no letter.am tired of waiting .
jhu it is.
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I’m in the same boat. Next week is the week we will know for sure 🙂
 
Daydreamer23 said:
What other schools are you looking at? Im waiting on Emory, Ohio State, Tulane, Univ of Minn, and USF.
I applied back in Feb so I'll probaby be waiting awhile.
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What program did you apply to at Emory? Good luck with the rest of your schools!
 
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Does anyone have any opinions on epidemiology at UMich (MPH) vs. JHU (MS)? I'm particularly interested in research and biostats/methodology. I feel like Michigan has a it more of a basic science focus while JHU seems more clinically oriented? Any and all opinions welcome!
 
wanderlust-adventures said:
Does anybody have any information on when UNC's Admitted Students Day is/will be? I'm still waiting on a decision from them, but I want to have it marked on my calendar in case I hear good news. Thanks!
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I was accepted this week for the MSPH/PHD in Epidemiology and the admit day is March 23. I know we may have applied to different programs, but just wanted to share what I know 🙂 Also, just in case you’re wondering, you should probably hear a decision back next week! They told me almost all decisions go out early to mid March. Good luck!
 
yvyi said:
omg NEWS. got REJECTED by HARVARD this morning! LOL
I applied for MS epi 80 credit.
Although I never expected to get in. but still a little sad. But I can finally move on! yay!
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Thanks for the update! When did you apply?
 
I have kind of a dumb question...do we need to pay taxes on fellowships or stipends or any other financial help like that?
 
pusheen323 said:
I have kind of a dumb question...do we need to pay taxes on fellowships or stipends or any other financial help like that?
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Not a dumb question as this ends up being a huge pain if not thought through ahead of time. The short answer is it depends, and the documentation that came with your award should say whether or not it is taxable. I believe most awards that just go towards tuition reduction/remission are not taxable but that fellowships and stipends vary. If it doesn't say in the documentation, ask someone in financial aid or the office of student employment because chances are whoever signed off on the award at the school/program do not remember the exact details.
 
wwmmkk said:
Not a dumb question as this ends up being a huge pain if not thought through ahead of time. The short answer is it depends, and the documentation that came with your award should say whether or not it is taxable. I believe most awards that just go towards tuition reduction/remission are not taxable but that fellowships and stipends vary. If it doesn't say in the documentation, ask someone in financial aid or the office of student employment because chances are whoever signed off on the award at the school/program do not remember the exact details.
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Good answer. Most anything with a service component (assistantship, work study) is taxable if you're getting a paycheck. Emory's REAL program is an example
 
wwmmkk said:
Not a dumb question as this ends up being a huge pain if not thought through ahead of time. The short answer is it depends, and the documentation that came with your award should say whether or not it is taxable. I believe most awards that just go towards tuition reduction/remission are not taxable but that fellowships and stipends vary. If it doesn't say in the documentation, ask someone in financial aid or the office of student employment because chances are whoever signed off on the award at the school/program do not remember the exact details.
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Thanks for the reply! I guess I’ll wait to see if I actually get an award and then assume that’s it’ll actually be less than it is due to taxes. But, I’ll defeintly contact someone when the time comes.
 
Hi everyone! This thread has been super helpful to me during the admissions process!! Thank you to everyone who has shared their insights on different programs and financial considerations etc.
Just wanted to chime in, in case anyone is wondering about Yale and Columbia-I was accepted to Yale's MPH in Chronic Disease Epi yesterday and Columbia's MPH Epi on January 22nd! I submitted all my applications around the deadlines listed on SOPHAS.
I am still waiting to hear back from JHU MS Epi, Harvard MS Epi, and Stanford MS Epi.
 
Do you all think we’ll be getting some financial aid info this coming week? Only about a month to go until the deposit deadline! So I really hope we get info soon.
 
pusheen323 said:
Do you all think we’ll be getting some financial aid info this coming week? Only about a month to go until the deposit deadline! So I really hope we get info soon.
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I'm banking on it. After next week, Emory's admitted student day is that Thursday and Friday and they told me they'll send finaincial aid packages before then. I think the same goes for many other schools who are having their admitted student day events at the end of March and/or the beginning of April.
 
rosemary_ said:
Do NOT commit before they offer you funding! While you would *think* they would guarantee some kind of funding. I was admitted into a doctoral program which just told me they have 0 funding for me.... I am so devastated but so thankful I kept my options open.
My situation is rare, unlikely, and super ****ty, but it is better safe than sorry.
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Thank you for your insight. I definitely won’t be committing without knowing my funding status. I just hope I get a fellowship or training grant!! Hopefully I hear back soon. I’m sorry about your situation, though. Hopefully everything works out for you.
 
JDGBruin1317 said:
I'm banking on it. After next week, Emory's admitted student day is that Thursday and Friday and they told me they'll send finaincial aid packages before then. I think the same goes for many other schools who are having their admitted student day events at the end of March and/or the beginning of April.
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I hope so. But I just found out that my top choice (UNC) is going to be on spring break aaaaall next week so I probably won’t hear anything for a while :bang:
 
pusheen323 said:
I hope so. But I just found out that my top choice (UNC) is going to be on spring break aaaaall next week so I probably won’t hear anything for a while :bang:
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wanderlust-adventures said:
Noooo I forgot about this, aghhhh I’m going completely insane waiting on UNC and UCLA
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Everybody breathe. At a lot (most?) schools, faculty and staff work through breaks during the semester and only really get any time off during the summer and winter. I would imagine more work gets done over spring break since they're not dealing with as many current students. You still might hear this week!
 
wwmmkk said:
Everybody breathe. At a lot (most?) schools, faculty and staff work through breaks during the semester and only really get any time off during the summer and winter. I would imagine more work gets done over spring break since they're not dealing with as many current students. You still might hear this week!
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Just wanted to echo this as someone who used to work in financial aid! Spring break made no difference to the running of the office/the release of financial aid awards, at least where I worked.
 
wwmmkk said:
Everybody breathe. At a lot (most?) schools, faculty and staff work through breaks during the semester and only really get any time off during the summer and winter. I would imagine more work gets done over spring break since they're not dealing with as many current students. You still might hear this week!
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peachplumpear85 said:
Just wanted to echo this as someone who used to work in financial aid! Spring break made no difference to the running of the office/the release of financial aid awards, at least where I worked.
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Thank you both! My nerves have been eased. Hopefully good news is coming.
 
Has anyone heard about funding from Minnesota besides the initial scholarships?
 
Hi All! After doing some google searches, I couldn’t seem to find any information on how much people have saved for graduate school - I have worked for two years after undergrad and managed to save around $25,000 in savings - I will be attending a traditional two year graduate school program .I’m pretty sure I will be taking the Max. Federal loans out to pay for tuition but wanted to garner thoughts on how much people have saved for cost of living/room and board and what people expect is a good ballpark for savings. Thanks for your help - finances are freaking me out a bit.
 
Anybody still waiting on the school-wide MPH at JHU? I submitted my application in early January (during the extended period), but heard nothing back.
 
Anybody applied to MPH Epi at University of Cincinnatti? How is their acceptance rate? Is it a program worth considering for someone with low gre scores and is an international student with a bachelors of MD equivalent?
 
If anyone applied for the Hopkins MSPH (especially GDEC) and couldn't attend admitted students day, we are discussing it on the "Hopkins MSPH 2018" thread right now. I will try to make a general post sometime this week about the visit day!
 
Stora said:
Anybody still waiting on the school-wide MPH at JHU? I submitted my application in early January (during the extended period), but heard nothing back.
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I am and I applied in early December.
 
pusheen323 said:
I was accepted this week for the MSPH/PHD in Epidemiology and the admit day is March 23. I know we may have applied to different programs, but just wanted to share what I know 🙂 Also, just in case you’re wondering, you should probably hear a decision back next week! They told me almost all decisions go out early to mid March. Good luck!
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Thank you so much! Are you planning on attending on 3/23? If I get in, I don't think I can get PTO approved from work in time before then 🙁 but that just means I will be eagerly reading other people's notes!

I haven't been able to find anyone on the forum who applied to the same program as me - I am hoping for UNC's Public Health Leadership Residential MPH. I was a late applicant (submitted 2/3) so I know I have to be a bit more patient, but I'm hopeful it will be in the next 2 weeks! I did hear that next week is their Spring Break though so I'm guessing not next week... :whistle:
 
Sth1022 said:
Hi All! After doing some google searches, I couldn’t seem to find any information on how much people have saved for graduate school - I have worked for two years after undergrad and managed to save around $25,000 in savings - I will be attending a traditional two year graduate school program .I’m pretty sure I will be taking the Max. Federal loans out to pay for tuition but wanted to garner thoughts on how much people have saved for cost of living/room and board and what people expect is a good ballpark for savings. Thanks for your help - finances are freaking me out a bit.
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Since I'm attending graduate school right out of undergrad, my savings are at $0.00. That's why the lowest cost option program for me is the best choice because I don't want enormous debt before starting my career.
 
Anyone still waiting to hear from UMich? I applied to their Hospital and Molecular Epi program, and got an email that they received my application on January 8th.
 
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