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

[chocfullokat]

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Anyone else here MPH HPM (health policy) and trying to decide on schools? I've only gotten two decisions back so far, but I'm seriously shocked because I was convinced I was going to be rejected to both - UNC Chapel Hill and Emory. I would have applied to HSPH, but I don't have the 2 years work experience they want to see for their MPH programs. Anyway, I still have to dive deeper on faculty research (I'll probably reach out to a couple professors I'm interested in working with), but I think I like Emory more because of opportunities with CDC and more room in the program for electives (I'm interested in learning more about public health law. I need to explore what I actually want to do in my career too, so this will help. I love that Emory also had alumni reach out the same day to ask if I had questions, and they had FB pages set up for admitted students + for housing. I have gotten nothing from UNC...I'm so confused. Emory has also been doing virtual meetings on different topics like financing, student experience, etc. Any insights into these schools will help!

I see some folks posting on here saying they're pretty sure they're going to have 0 chance at admission. I know this is a coping mechanism to help you be ok with a potential rejection, but there IS still a chance. I'm several years out of undergrad (like more than 4 years...I won't tell you how many exactly lol) and I'll probably be the oldest person in my cohort (I'm doing full time MPH). I have NO work experience in public health aside from volunteering with my local food banks. This coupled with me feeling unhappy with my career and the current pandemic inspired me to look to change my career and move into public health. I want to work in health policy because I want to be part of the change happening to address health inequalities and I want to learn more about socioeconomic determinants of health to help inform what I do in health policy. So I applied to 7 schools. I was going to apply to Temple this month, but then I got 2 acceptances and now I've nixed the plan and I'm just waiting on the rest of the decisions. Just remember every admissions committee is different and they may be looking for different things in your application. One school could see potential in you that you yourself don't see (yet). Or maybe another applicant just inched you out this year; you could have been next... You've done the right thing if you've applied to a range of schools (in terms of their ranking). If you end up getting admitted to your dream school, that's a huge accomplishment and testament to your abilities + potential. If you didn't, it's ok, go kick ass at the school that you decide to attend!

 

[Sunshine2021]

My general thought process for choosing the ONE ultimate program:

What is my long term goal? This is very important because everything else is mini-steps to attain that long term goal.

Does the program have the resources and connections for me to accomplish that long term goal?

Then I work on my short term goals (the mini steps) to reach that long term goal.

Very broad overview of the thought process. I fill in the details as I sit down to map out what exactly I need to do at which stage during and after the program so I can stay focused.

You will only get out of any programs if you know what you want from it. Then your decision to choose a program to attain your goals will be clear.

 

[chocfullokat]

does anyone have a time frame for jhu msph (popfam) or nyu mph? im aware they're rolling but if anyome has heard back from either, im just curious to know, thanks!

I'm waiting on NYU MPH too. I don't think I don't remember if I've seen anyone post that they were admitted already or not...I think I've mostly seen folks post JHU, GWU, Emory, BU, Yale...

 

[bluecoffee12]

For those who applied to UIC and got accepted- how long did it take for the admissions office to send information about your acceptance? I got my congratulations email from the department, but they said i should hear something from the Admissions office as well. It’s about to be a week or so since I’ve been accepted so I don’t know if I should reach out! I also am wondering if scholarship information came from the department or the admissions office, thank you!!

I got my acceptance email from my department (HPA) on 1/22, and I had a scholarship included in this email. I got the official acceptance email from UIC on 2/5, so it took about 2 weeks to hear from the admissions office!

 

[chocfullokat]

My general thought process for choosing the ONE ultimate program:

What is my long term goal? This is very important because everything else is mini-steps to attain that long term goal.

Does the program have the resources and connections for me to accomplish that long term goal?

Then I work on my short term goals (the mini steps) to reach that long term goal.

Very broad overview of the thought process. I fill in the details as I sit down to map out what exactly I need to do at which stage during and after the program so I can stay focused.

You will only get out of any programs if you know what you want from it. Then your decision to choose a program to attain your goals will be clear.

Thanks! That makes sense and that's how I'm thinking too as I'm doing my research. It's getting the insights on the school and student experience that's a little hard. Did you commit already?

 

[Sunshine2021]

Thanks! That makes sense and that's how I'm thinking too as I'm doing my research. It's getting the insights on the school and student experience that's a little hard. Did you commit already?

No, I have not committed to any program yet.

 

[optimistfornow]

I'm still so enthused and shocked to have been accepted to UNC, but am a little worried about money. If I get accepted to UMD for Epi, I could go there for a lot cheaper since I'm instate. From my little bit of research on last years forum, it seems like UNC never really offer money to MPH students but I'm really hoping I'm wrong on that front.

So my question is- GW offered me 15K. Would it be worth my time to tell UNC that I'd love to attend if they could give me a similar offer to GW? Or is that rude/pointless since UNC is a higher ranked program?

 

[Sunshine2021]

That broad overview provides a framework within which I can stay focused. I will fill in the framework with the details as I move along the program. This will keep me focused on the long term goal and the mini steps that I need to attain that goal.

 

[PrePtDreamsRVA]

Y’all I applied for sm80 epi for Harvard no way they take me. 3.3 w no GRE 😭😭😭

 

[coffeebeans6]

anyone apply to USC?

 

[chocfullokat]

I'm still so enthused and shocked to have been accepted to UNC, but am a little worried about money. If I get accepted to UMD for Epi, I could go there for a lot cheaper since I'm instate. From my little bit of research on last years forum, it seems like UNC never really offer money to MPH students but I'm really hoping I'm wrong on that front.

So my question is- GW offered me 15K. Would it be worth my time to tell UNC that I'd love to attend if they could give me a similar offer to GW? Or is that rude/pointless since UNC is a higher ranked program?

I'm curious how it worked in previous years, but I haven't seen anyone post in here if they got money from UNC. If they do offer anything, it could come later. If funds are important, I would go with UMD for in-state tuition (I'm out of state for UNC as well). As for me, cost of living is similar from what I can tell for Emory and UNC and the tuition costs don't vary much based on the math I did...

I forgot what the cost of tuition is for GW, but be mindful that cost of living in DC is quite high.

 

[MPHSeekerrr]

Did anyone apply to Harvard Epi without the 5 year requirement? I wanted to do a why not, but decided I didn't want to waste my money.

 

[optimistfornow]

I'm curious how it worked in previous years, but I haven't seen anyone post in here if they got money from UNC. If they do offer anything, it could come later. If funds are important, I would go with UMD for in-state tuition (I'm out of state for UNC as well). As for me, cost of living is similar from what I can tell for Emory and UNC and the tuition costs don't vary much based on the math I did...

I forgot what the cost of tuition is for GW, but be mindful that cost of living in DC is quite high.

Oh yeah, GW is honestly lower down on my choices right now, because even with what GW offered me, it would be comparable to UNC with no scholarship offer. So really it's just a matter of if I got a scholarship to UNC, it would be more comparable to UMD.

Also for GW, because I wasn't plan on moving into DC, it would mean I'd have a fairly long commute (about an hour with or without the metro :/ ) So it really isn't seeming ideal.

 

[dragonsqueen]

Applied to 4 schools and still haven’t heard back from any of them yet 🥲 the wait is killing meee

know you’re not alone !! i did 5 and nothing so far, our patience will pay off though !! our acceptances are on the way <3

 

[nunuuuxoxo]

For those who applied to UIC and got accepted- how long did it take for the admissions office to send information about your acceptance? I got my congratulations email from the department, but they said i should hear something from the Admissions office as well. It’s about to be a week or so since I’ve been accepted so I don’t know if I should reach out! I also am wondering if scholarship information came from the department or the admissions office, thank you!!

Would like to know as well.

 

[jimin_]

anyone else applying for a MS in global health from george town ? - have y'all done the video interview?

 

[rrcoffee]

still feeling pretty discouraged about Columbia-do you think they are still sending out (real) acceptances-i applied mid-november and still haven't gotten any (real) decision.

 

[limpraisin]

still feeling pretty discouraged about Columbia-do you think they are still sending out (real) acceptances-i applied mid-november and still haven't gotten any (real) decision.

yes!! i cant imagine theyd have only one round

 

[limpraisin]

anyone apply to USC?

me!

 

[coastadorable]

still feeling pretty discouraged about Columbia-do you think they are still sending out (real) acceptances-i applied mid-november and still haven't gotten any (real) decision.

I feel you on this. I feel like the HPM decisions have been taking forever, with only a few acceptances here and there, I don't think they have released many so far.....

 

[mphlife]

Has anyone been in contact with New York Times or similar about what happened with Columbia? I would love to see to see an article.

 

[mph_applicant43796]

LMAO why did BU send me my acceptance in the middle of the superbowl halftime show??
Anyways, in with 35% 🙂

 

[mewmewlettuce75]

LMAO why did BU send me my acceptance in the middle of the superbowl halftime show??
Anyways, in with 35% 🙂

lol same!! Weird timing but, i'm grateful for the cool news! Got 35% too--congrats!! 🙂

 

[girlonwheelsx]

Just found out BU gave me 35%. I’m literally shaking.

 

[nolepubhealth]

Officially in at BU with 25%! brb crying

 

[epihopeful627]

In at BU!!

 

[epihopeful627]

In at BU!!

with 25%!

 

[ariengo]

I feel you on this. I feel like the HPM decisions have been taking forever, with only a few acceptances here and there, I don't think they have released many so far.....

For real. I swear HPM is the last department to send their stuff out.

 

[nunuuuxoxo]

In BU at with a 25% scholarship but that drops the price form 85k to 64k 😅

 

[girlonwheelsx]

I neurotically committed to BU, but it feels right!

 

[Spartacous1]

still feeling pretty discouraged about Columbia-do you think they are still sending out (real) acceptances-i applied mid-november and still haven't gotten any (real) decision.

Its ridiculous tbh. All those people that got "accepted" should get real acceptances because that is a massive screwup on their part.

 

[aiaiai_96]

Has anyone heard back from Georgia state university?

 

[ssabrina]

BU finally emailing out their decisions!! I got 30% scholarship!

 

[Sunshine2021]

Wow, someone in BU's admissions office must be working hard on a Sunday.

Congrats on all BU's acceptances. 🥳

 

[MPHSeekerrr]

In at BU with 25%! Lol off 85k 😅

 

[lilycj_4]

any advice on how to go about trying to get more money from a school? Is it ever successful to try to use an offer from another program? (aka: want to go to Yale but don't want 100k in loans...🙃)

 

[natalieminaa]

for everyone accepted into BU, what program did you apply to and when did you submit??not me just scrolling through while im still waiting for my email 😅

 

[ssabrina]

Does anyone know when JHU scholarships and financial aid will be sent out? Also does anyone know how to go about negotiating aid using aid packages received from other schools?

 

[Anya230]

Does anyone know when JHU scholarships and financial aid will be sent out? Also does anyone know how to go about negotiating aid using aid packages received from other schools?

They start sending them out in March!

 

[nolepubhealth]

for everyone accepted into BU, what program did you apply to and when did you submit??not me just scrolling through while im still waiting for my email 😅

Submitted 10/11, sent to review on 1/21 for Epi and Biostats!

 

[girlonwheelsx]

for everyone accepted into BU, what program did you apply to and when did you submit??not me just scrolling through while im still waiting for my email 😅

Submitted 12/1, and sent for review on 1/21 for CAPDIE. I would recommend emailing them if it’s been over 7-10 business days since your app got there and hasn’t even been sent for review yet if anyone’s in that situation!

 

[nunuuuxoxo]

for everyone accepted into BU, what program did you apply to and when did you submit??not me just scrolling through while im still waiting for my email 😅

Global Health Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation program. Applied 1/15 routed for review 1/27 accepted 2/7 (but I’m pretty sure I was accepted several days ago).

 

[jadedray]

I have committed to a school, and I want to start meeting my classmates. I don't know if I am anxious, excited, or too forward about this.

I have considered making a group chat on Facebook or GroupMe, but I am pretty nervous and overthinking it.

What do you all think/feel ?

 

[nwabiafra]

I have committed to a school, and I want to start meeting my classmates. I don't know if I am anxious, excited, or too forward about this.

I have considered making a group chat on Facebook or GroupMe, but I am pretty nervous and overthinking it.

What do you all think/feel ?

Definitely do it, you have nothing to lose! I saw one person on here who’s doing the same concentration/school as me and I randomly messaged her asking if she wanted to be friends 😂 I was nervous at first but I’m really glad that I did. Also, I’m moving across the country to go to this school so it’s going to be nice knowing someone already.

 

[Canineloverr5432]

Submitted 10/11, sent to review on 1/21 for Epi and Biostats!.

Whoa! I thought scholarship decisions depended on the application date. I got 30%, applied in December!

 

[doctorinwanting]

I feel like this would be the most quiet three weeks in terms of admission decisions (into week two!)

 

[ssabrina]

for everyone accepted into BU, what program did you apply to and when did you submit??not me just scrolling through while im still waiting for my email 😅

Global Health Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation program! I submitted my app 12/07/2020, sent for review 1/26/2021, and accepted 2/07/2021 except I saw I was accepted on the landing page before that

 

[kds27]

Anyone know how long Michigan HPM takes to make a decision? And if they require an interview or not?

 

[Shego_]

Anyone know how long Michigan HPM takes to make a decision? And if they require an interview or not?

Not sure how long decisions take, but I know an interview is required.

 

[coffeebeans6]

anyone else applying for a MS in global health from george town ? - have y'all done the video interview?

Hi! I applied and did the video and it's not bad at all. I was so nervous that I blacked out and don't remember the questions but it was along the lines of introduce yourself and why you want to go to Georgetown etc