MPH / MSPH 2021: Applied, Accepted, Waitlisted, Rejected, Attending

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midomashakil said:
Got into columbia finally lmao. Thankful! When i click on financial aid information, it says optional and then award received with a hyperlink but doesnt take me anywhere. Does anyone know what that means?
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I don't think it means anything! It's there as a financial aid check in after you hear from fin aid and to help you figure out funding options. Columbia sends out financial aid 3-4 weeks after acceptances.
 
Woke up to my last decision for the cycle. 5/5 acceptances. I got into schools I never thought I'd get into (stuck with an impostor syndrome lol). I'm thankful to God for the courage to apply! It's been a wild application cycle ride!!!

Now, I have to decide on a school I'm gonna go with. Decisions.. Decisions.. Decisions..
 
zubear said:
When I asked if there was any method to the madness like FIFO or something based on application date, I do not think I got a detailed response to that except that there is no specific way they are going after the applications. I think the adcom was more focused on my question about Thu/Fri/Mon and coupled both questions with one response.

@ka786 Did you get to ask this question about any order the applications are reviewed?
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Agreed! He basically said that there wasn’t a specific order because faculty review applications once all apps are submitted. They do this so they review/ judge based on the entire pool of candidates.
 
Hi everyone! I got the MTS for the MSPH in GDEC program at Hopkins and $40,000 for GW's MPH in EPI program. Not sure if I'll be getting more money from Hopkins but that's my dream school. I also really like GW's program and I live closer to DC. I'm having a difficult time trying to decide because some people are telling me that an MSPH is not as recognized as an MPH but Hopkins reputation can get me to so many places.

I'd appreciate any insight y'all can give me!
 
rbgthegreat said:
Hi everyone! I got the MTS for the MSPH in GDEC program at Hopkins and $40,000 for GW's MPH in EPI program. Not sure if I'll be getting more money from Hopkins but that's my dream school. I also really like GW's program and I live closer to DC. I'm having a difficult time trying to decide because some people are telling me that an MSPH is not as recognized as an MPH but Hopkins reputation can get me to so many places.

I'd appreciate any insight y'all can give me!
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If money is a consideration, Baltimore is a million times cheaper than DC and from what I have heard it seems like there are a lot more paid research assistantships at Hopkins. Hopkins definitely has all of the same DC connections so if the distance prevents you from working there much during your masters, you certainly can move to DC after (it'd be easier to pay rent there too having a real job!) or even do a summer internship in DC. From what I have heard MSPH doesn't look much different in employer's eyes and is just more research-oriented (which I would think to be a plus in epi). Both are great schools though, so you really can't go wrong! Hope this helps!
 
Do you think employers look for an MPH degree for epidemiologists? I'm debating between an MHS in epi from Hopkins or an MPH in global epi from Emory. I've heard that an MHS holds less weight than an MPH and it's not a terminal degree. I'd really like to go to Hopkins, but I want to go into the field after graduating instead of continuing my education.
 
johannahel said:
Do you think employers look for an MPH degree for epidemiologists? I'm debating between an MHS in epi from Hopkins or an MPH in global epi from Emory. I've heard that an MHS holds less weight than an MPH and it's not a terminal degree. I'd really like to go to Hopkins, but I want to go into the field after graduating instead of continuing my education.
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from my hopeful job searches. the postings mention an MPH specifically. but i looked up 'epidemiologists job near me'
 
optimistfornow said:
Anyone considering deferral to save up money for a year? I know the ability to do this varies by school- but it's in the back of my head.
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I’m almost 3 years post undergrad and have been able to save up a hefty sum. It really makes me look at cost a bit differently than I would’ve if I were going straight out of undergrad. Although I don’t want to pay sticker price, it doesn’t hurt as much because it’s not all loans and I know once I land a job, I’ll be able to pay it back quicker. I’m 100% certain that if I’d not taken time off to save, I’d be having your exact thoughts. Also, these gap years have been the time of my life, both professionally and socially/personally 😊
 
MPHSeekerrr said:
I’m almost 3 years post undergrad and have been able to save up a hefty sum. It really makes me look at cost a bit differently than I would’ve if I were going straight out of undergrad. Although I don’t want to pay sticker price, it doesn’t hurt as much because it’s not all loans and I know once I land a job, I’ll be able to pay it back quicker. I’m 100% certain that if I’d not taken time off to save, I’d be having your exact thoughts. Also, these gap years have been the time of my life, both professionally and socially/personally 😊
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Thank you! I really appreciate the perspective. 🙂
 
MPHSeekerrr said:
I’m almost 3 years post undergrad and have been able to save up a hefty sum. It really makes me look at cost a bit differently than I would’ve if I were going straight out of undergrad. Although I don’t want to pay sticker price, it doesn’t hurt as much because it’s not all loans and I know once I land a job, I’ll be able to pay it back quicker. I’m 100% certain that if I’d not taken time off to save, I’d be having your exact thoughts. Also, these gap years have been the time of my life, both professionally and socially/personally 😊
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As someone who's been working full-time nearly 2 years post undergrad, I 200% agree with this. There was absolutely no way I could've been able to afford a masters straight out of undergrad. I've saved up enough to not have to worry about loans if I go to Emory or GW (also bc they gave me scholarships that I am certain I got bc of my work experience!!). And I'm so glad I did because it helped me figure out what specific direction I want to take with my MPH. You really do learn a lot in the process and develop SO MUCH!!! It also helps you stand out as an applicant. I can say for a fact that my full-time work experience had a HUGE impact on my admission success. Plus after you get your MPH and show that you already have a couple years of relevant full-time experience, you have potential to earn a higher salary.

I would make the same decision a billion times over again. My biggest advice to people is do not feel pressured to go into a masters right after undergrad! Exploring your interests and working a bit is very beneficial. Also PeaceCorps is a great option bc it leads to tons of amazing scholarships from what I've seen. Take all of this with a grain of salt bc I know we're in a pandemic and the job market isn't ideal right now, but it's still something to consider as things start to improve!
 
MPHSeekerrr said:
I’m almost 3 years post undergrad and have been able to save up a hefty sum. It really makes me look at cost a bit differently than I would’ve if I were going straight out of undergrad. Although I don’t want to pay sticker price, it doesn’t hurt as much because it’s not all loans and I know once I land a job, I’ll be able to pay it back quicker. I’m 100% certain that if I’d not taken time off to save, I’d be having your exact thoughts. Also, these gap years have been the time of my life, both professionally and socially/personally 😊
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Yes! For a lot of reasons I think working before going back to grad school is great. Being able to save is one of them
 
optimistfornow said:
Anyone considering deferral to save up money for a year? I know the ability to do this varies by school- but it's in the back of my head.
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If I had this option I would consider it! Especially with the possibility of next year being a bit strange due to covid, I doubt everything will be completely normal by August.

I wish I had been able to save more before starting school. I’ve been working the last several years but my job is low paying and I live paycheck to paycheck. Covid really screwed me too when my hours got cut but not enough to qualify for unemployment so I had to dig into my savings to get by.

Finances are very important and you definitely want to put yourself in the best position you can!
 
rbgthegreat said:
Hi everyone! I got the MTS for the MSPH in GDEC program at Hopkins and $40,000 for GW's MPH in EPI program. Not sure if I'll be getting more money from Hopkins but that's my dream school. I also really like GW's program and I live closer to DC. I'm having a difficult time trying to decide because some people are telling me that an MSPH is not as recognized as an MPH but Hopkins reputation can get me to so many places.

I'd appreciate any insight y'all can give me!
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The MSPH is more specialized which is actually a good thing
 
Yale people, have y'all replied to the emails by professors/student ambassadors for more insider info on the program and student life.
 
Since a lot of people have all or most of their acceptances now, it’s time for the next step in this dreadful process and make a decision.

I’d like to know: What are the factors in making our decision? What are you comparing against for each school/program?

I am torn between schools, specifically UW (in state tuition) and Emory, and need help. So i’m curious how you all are making your decision!
 
crashfan said:
how much did they end up giving you. I got into CDE as well and hoping for enough to justify the 100k tuition
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30k. Slightly frustrated because even though they call it need-based aid, they do apparently factor in merit as well. I’ve seen a few people getting 60k but nothing in between 30k-60k. Its a huge range and I want to understand the threshold of 30k to 60k jump... but no straight answers.

Looks like you either get 0, 10k, 30k, or 60k.
 
larsonhg said:
30k. Slightly frustrated because even though they call it need-based aid, they do apparently factor in merit as well. I’ve seen a few people getting 60k but nothing in between 30k-60k. Its a huge range and I want to understand the threshold of 30k to 60k jump... but no straight answers.

Looks like you either get 0, 10k, 30k, or 60k.
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better than zero i guess. 30k is what i need to make an argument for yale sph. Something that amazed me was how expensive New haven was for rent despite being a town of 100k pop. not looking forward to school debt+ high rent
 
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