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

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PrePtDreamsRVA said:
I’m confused as to is I should go to UCLA or BU for epidemiology? I got a scholarship to BU and want to get a job. LA is my favorite city in the world, but UCLA isn’t trying to give me funding. What do y’all think?
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Definitely politely relay to UCLA what BU offered you and see if they can match that offer and research different avenues for funding. Consider UCLA if you want to live in LA in the future, and maybe even SoCal is less expensive than Boston and worth it for the better weather! I would think that California residents get a tuition break for UCLA.

Public health schools generally have a regional reputation, unless you're talking about like JHU, even for Brown which is one of the top regional public health schools in the Northeast, I was looking at where their graduates go regionally after graduation and every few, or none, go to the "West" region of the US for the concentrations I looked at.
 
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ariengo said:
Did anyone who got accepted to JHU get other financial aid/grants BESIDES the MTS? Or are expecting to?
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From my understanding, JHU doesn't give out a lot more than the MTS scholarship outside of federal loans and work study. The second year of the program requires a practicum and capstone that is essentially an internship that you find/pick for yourself and can be paid (that part is ultimately up to you). Tuition alone is about $70k with the MTS scholarship, not including additional scholarships or funding/money you can earn through a paid internship during your practicum.
 
zubear said:
In my humble opinion, these types of specific questions are better when responded to, privately. Responding to it on this larger, general forum where it will be "stored" for years is not a good option, neither for the anonymous responder nor for the university. Forgive me if I have said something wrong.
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Well, public health schools are very good for universities in that they are money-making deals for schools, masters in public health programs have grown well above demand in the US over the past decade or so. They've even researched the poor market for certain generalist concentrations for the MPH such as 'global health' and some people wonder if it is fair to be "selling" overly expensive degrees when the jobs aren't there for some graduates.

Applicants should in general approach public health schools like you're buying a car from a used car salesman, you know what they're asking isn't a good deal so you have to negotiate. Plenty of schools offer "merit scholarships" and some financial aid which are tuition discounts as they want the customers to buy their product so they can stay in business. Part of the deal would be knowing the real character of a given school and a lot of schools advertise a lot of great things, but put more effort into marketing for the next group of applicants versus focusing on providing a quality education and better career services.

Point being, if you got sold a "lemon" of a deal on a school you shouldn't be worrying that warning another students is going to offend the used car salesman who sold you the lemon in the first place.
 
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jenstephenson2 said:
From my understanding, JHU doesn't give out a lot more than the MTS scholarship outside of federal loans and work study. The second year of the program requires a practicum and capstone that is essentially an internship that you find/pick for yourself and can be paid (that part is ultimately up to you). Tuition alone is about $70k with the MTS scholarship, not including additional scholarships or funding/money you can earn through a paid internship during your practicum.
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Oh gosh.. that is not good news. I really want to go there but I don't know if I can justify the amount for the outcome of my degree as far as earning potential..
 
westonsided said:
Just accepted to Colorado School of Public Health!! Even though I got into some higher ranked programs, I absolutely love Colorado and could definitely see myself living there long term... Very tempting
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Glad someone finally mentioned Colorado!! Got accepted a couple weeks ago for epi and I’m psyched because I could also see myself living out there, but I’m not sure what the job prospects look like in Denver. Anyone have advice?
 
zubear said:
Definitely politely relay to UCLA what BU offered you and see if they can match that offer and research different avenues for funding. Consider UCLA if you want to live in LA in the future, and maybe even SoCal is less expensive than Boston and worth it for the better weather! I would think that California residents get a tuition break for UCLA.
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Just thought I'd throw it out that the area around UCLA is one of the most expensive places to rent in the United States; the average rent for a 1 bedroom in Westwood is $2,350 and that's a 20% drop from pre-covid rents! The area within walking distance of campus is even more expensive, most people pay between $800-1000 just to share a bedroom in a mediocre apartment. If you're willing to live further from campus it's much more affordable but then you have to deal with LA traffic. I mention that only to say that I would not use cost of living as a motivator to choose UCLA but there are plenty of other reasons to come here! As you mentioned it's a great place to go if you want to stay in LA because most graduates land jobs in the region, the weather is amazing, the campus and surrounding area are beautiful, the school has a great reputation in California, etc. I can't speak too much about Fielding specifically but I've taken a bunch of public health courses here and I've loved all of my professors.
 
towheadrunner98 said:
Glad someone finally mentioned Colorado!! Got accepted a couple weeks ago for epi and I’m psyched because I could also see myself living out there, but I’m not sure what the job prospects look like in Denver. Anyone have advice?
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I also got into Colorado. I've been mulling over moving out there for a solid 3-5 years, I've gotten a few job offers out there over the last few years but ultimately declined because I knew grad school was on the horizon or the offer wasn't super competitive. There appears to be a lot of public health jobs in Colorado, but in Denver proper, the employer pool seems to be smaller than you would expect for a city of that size. That being said, just outside of Denver there are a ton of cities and counties that are always hiring. I keep an eye on the job postings board at the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials to scout for potential jobs or to get an idea of the skills, experience, and salary range for the jobs I'd want to go after once I graduate. I hope that this helps!
 
Hi, everyone! I just found out about this thread. I don't have a lot of friends going into Public Health, so I am very excited to be a part of this group!

Undergraduate School/School type: Medium-sized Midwest Research University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.85/3.80
Major/minor: Public Health/Global Studies
Grad GPA (if applicable): N/A
Grad studies (if applicable): N/A
GRE(including date taken): N/A

Experience/research:
  • Worked as an Outreach Worker at a top 5 Public Health school for 2 years
  • Serve on a community advisory board for Environmental health in my city
  • Currently working as a research assistant on a project dealing with HPV prevention
  • Worked as a summer research intern at a top 3 public health school on a project dealing with reproductive health
  • Worked as a summer research intern at my university (low ranked in public health) on a project dealing with diabetes treatment in teens
  • Worked as a Resident Advisor for 3 years
  • Currently serve on the leadership team for my school's food pantry
Letters of Rec: I received a letter of recommendation from my current research mentor, old public health professor, and McNair program director

Interests: Women's Health, Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Global Health

Applied: Johns Hopkins (MSPH in PFRH), Emory (MPH in Epi), the University of Michigan (MPH in Epi), Columbia (MPH in PopFam), Harvard (SM 80 in Epi)
Accepted: Johns Hopkins (12/8, 50% off first year + MTS second year), Emory (2/1, no funding?), the University of Michigan ( 1/8, Full-tuition scholarship)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Attending:
 
Fashion said:
Hi, everyone! I just found out about this thread. I don't have a lot of friends going into Public Health, so I am very excited to be a part of this group!

Undergraduate School/School type: Medium-sized Midwest Research University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.85/3.80
Major/minor: Public Health/Global Studies
Grad GPA (if applicable): N/A
Grad studies (if applicable): N/A
GRE(including date taken): N/A

Experience/research:
  • Worked as an Outreach Worker at a top 5 Public Health school for 2 years
  • Serve on a community advisory board for Environmental health in my city
  • Currently working as a research assistant on a project dealing with HPV prevention
  • Worked as a summer research intern at a top 3 public health school on a project dealing with reproductive health
  • Worked as a summer research intern at my university (low ranked in public health) on a project dealing with diabetes treatment in teens
  • Worked as a Resident Advisor for 3 years
  • Currently serve on the leadership team for my school's food pantry
Letters of Rec: I received a letter of recommendation from my current research mentor, old public health professor, and McNair program director

Interests: Women's Health, Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Global Health

Applied: Johns Hopkins (MSPH in PFRH), Emory (MPH in Epi), the University of Michigan (MPH in Epi), Columbia (MPH in PopFam), Harvard (SM 80 in Epi)
Accepted: Johns Hopkins (12/8, 50% off first year + MTS second year), Emory (2/1, no funding?), the University of Michigan ( 1/8, Full-tuition scholarship)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Attending:
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You got full out of state tuition scholarship to Michigan??

Wow! Congratulations!! How long after your acceptance did they offer the scholarship?
 
Samantha2021 said:
You got full out of state tuition scholarship to Michigan??

Wow! Congratulations!! How long after your acceptance did they offer the scholarship?
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Thank you! I was very surprised to see they gave me full-tuition. My friend goes there and she said the highest they usually give is 75% off, so I was really honored. They told me about funding on 2/2, so about a month after I was admitted.
 
Anyone heard back from Emory for GLEPI MPH? If you have heard back, when was your app routed for review? I know some have been waiting a long time.
 
Fashion said:
Hi, everyone! I just found out about this thread. I don't have a lot of friends going into Public Health, so I am very excited to be a part of this group!

Undergraduate School/School type: Medium-sized Midwest Research University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.85/3.80
Major/minor: Public Health/Global Studies
Grad GPA (if applicable): N/A
Grad studies (if applicable): N/A
GRE(including date taken): N/A

Experience/research:
  • Worked as an Outreach Worker at a top 5 Public Health school for 2 years
  • Serve on a community advisory board for Environmental health in my city
  • Currently working as a research assistant on a project dealing with HPV prevention
  • Worked as a summer research intern at a top 3 public health school on a project dealing with reproductive health
  • Worked as a summer research intern at my university (low ranked in public health) on a project dealing with diabetes treatment in teens
  • Worked as a Resident Advisor for 3 years
  • Currently serve on the leadership team for my school's food pantry
Letters of Rec: I received a letter of recommendation from my current research mentor, old public health professor, and McNair program director

Interests: Women's Health, Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Global Health

Applied: Johns Hopkins (MSPH in PFRH), Emory (MPH in Epi), the University of Michigan (MPH in Epi), Columbia (MPH in PopFam), Harvard (SM 80 in Epi)
Accepted: Johns Hopkins (12/8, 50% off first year + MTS second year), Emory (2/1, no funding?), the University of Michigan ( 1/8, Full-tuition scholarship)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Attending:
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When did you find out that Hopkins was giving you 50% off the first year? And did you apply for it or was it automatically given? So far the only aid I’ve seen people have gotten from Hopkins is the MTS.
 
Fashion said:
Hi, everyone! I just found out about this thread. I don't have a lot of friends going into Public Health, so I am very excited to be a part of this group!

Undergraduate School/School type: Medium-sized Midwest Research University
Undergrad GPA/Major GPA: 3.85/3.80
Major/minor: Public Health/Global Studies
Grad GPA (if applicable): N/A
Grad studies (if applicable): N/A
GRE(including date taken): N/A

Experience/research:
  • Worked as an Outreach Worker at a top 5 Public Health school for 2 years
  • Serve on a community advisory board for Environmental health in my city
  • Currently working as a research assistant on a project dealing with HPV prevention
  • Worked as a summer research intern at a top 3 public health school on a project dealing with reproductive health
  • Worked as a summer research intern at my university (low ranked in public health) on a project dealing with diabetes treatment in teens
  • Worked as a Resident Advisor for 3 years
  • Currently serve on the leadership team for my school's food pantry
Letters of Rec: I received a letter of recommendation from my current research mentor, old public health professor, and McNair program director

Interests: Women's Health, Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Global Health

Applied: Johns Hopkins (MSPH in PFRH), Emory (MPH in Epi), the University of Michigan (MPH in Epi), Columbia (MPH in PopFam), Harvard (SM 80 in Epi)
Accepted: Johns Hopkins (12/8, 50% off first year + MTS second year), Emory (2/1, no funding?), the University of Michigan ( 1/8, Full-tuition scholarship)
Rejected:
Waitlisted:
Attending:
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WOW! Congratulations on your scholarships for Michigan! That is incredible. What concentration did you apply for?
 
prospectiveph said:
Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Hopkins? I applied to the MSPH program and the website says applicants should hear back within 4 weeks of the application deadline which would’ve been the past Friday but I still haven’t received any updates through email or the portal.
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me i applied in november - tried to ask but no response
 
prospectiveph said:
Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Hopkins? I applied to the MSPH program and the website says applicants should hear back within 4 weeks of the application deadline which would’ve been the past Friday but I still haven’t received any updates through email or the portal.
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me too!! i’m considering sending an email to check on the status but hopefully we get some news this week
 
prospectiveph said:
Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Hopkins? I applied to the MSPH program and the website says applicants should hear back within 4 weeks of the application deadline which would’ve been the past Friday but I still haven’t received any updates through email or the portal.
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I'm still waiting to hear back from the MPH my application went for review after verification in December.
 
Yrh2 said:
Do they give any information about the interviewer before the interview. Thanks so much much for sharing your experience.
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My interview was relatively casual! The interviewer was a recent alum and I had her name after scheduling my time slot... I ended up looking her up on linkedin just to get to know her background. Overall, not an intimidating interview!
 
mddreamgirl said:
Did everyone who received Emory scholarships have a week to decide whether or not they’d use it?
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The second email they sent me with the conditions stated: Your scholarship award is contingent upon accepting your admission offer to the Rollins School of Public Health by April 15, 2021.

So I think I have until April?
 
OnePotatoTwoBobs said:
Anyone else applied to Stanford CHPR?
I don't even look forward to my Stanford decision. I was rejected the Knight Hennessy scholarship. Most likely won't be able to afford Stanford. :/ 👎👎
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I thought about applying, but I missed the Knight Hennessey Deadline so I just figured it wasnt worth it, lol! But tbh I'm considering maybe after my MPH doing the CHPR MS (if the Knight Hennessey program came through) to be super rounded in practice and research and to experience going to cali! That's a 1 year program right?
 
Did anyone get an email from Brown 45 minutes ago saying there's still time to submit the MPH application before their March 1 deadline? I submitted on Feb. 1 and even got confirmation that my application was complete on 2/2 from their office.
 
ariengo said:
When did you find out that Hopkins was giving you 50% off the first year? And did you apply for it or was it automatically given? So far the only aid I’ve seen people have gotten from Hopkins is the MTS.
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Hey! It was in my acceptance email. I did not apply for anything extra. They just gave it to me. I've also only seen people get the MTS so far too. Here is a screenshot from my acceptance letter.

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reformedpremed said:
Just got an email that I got a full tuition scholarship to Emory!! I have been going through this weird cycle for the last hour of crying, wrangling unbelievable imposter syndrome, feeling overwhelmingly grateful, and also trying to figure out what to do since my heart is already set on Yale. On one hand it's almost irresponsible to take out the extra loans for Yale. On the other, I think I would be happier there overall and want to end up in the area for the rest of my life. Either way, I need to decide within a week so someone else can get the aid offer I have from either Emory or Yale ASAP. If anyone has any advice or words of wisdom, I would really appreciate hearing them. Feel free to PM me or respond! ...Please help 😅
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Hey there! A full ride from Emory!! That's amazing, congrats! I'm having a similar dilemma but its between a state school and Yale! Are you thinking of doing a doctorate degree? Maybe Emory is the place to be for you Masters, and your next academic pursuit could be somewhere like Yale!
 
ProfDogPetter said:
Did anyone get an email from Brown 45 minutes ago saying there's still time to submit the MPH application before their March 1 deadline? I submitted on Feb. 1 and even got confirmation that my application was complete on 2/2 from their office.
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Yuppp I got the same message and also submitted on 2/1 w/ a confirmation of a complete application on 2/2.. so maybe it’s a glitch?
 
M-P33H said:
Yuppp I got the same message and also submitted on 2/1 w/ a confirmation of a complete application on 2/2.. so maybe it’s a glitch?
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It's a glitch! Emailed the assistant director and he replied: "Thank you for your email! I'm sorry about that. You may receive two more similar emails by the end of the month as well. Please ignore them. "
 
OnePotatoTwoBobs said:
Anyone else applied to Stanford CHPR?
I don't even look forward to my Stanford decision. I was rejected the Knight Hennessy scholarship. Most likely won't be able to afford Stanford. :/ 👎👎
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Hi! I applied too. We should be hearing back in the next 1-2 weeks. Good luck, I'm sorry to hear about KH, I hope other forms of aid come through!
 
mewmewlettuce75 said:
Hey there! A full ride from Emory!! That's amazing, congrats! I'm having a similar dilemma but its between a state school and Yale! Are you thinking of doing a doctorate degree? Maybe Emory is the place to be for you Masters, and your next academic pursuit could be somewhere like Yale!
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It might be best to do both Masters and PhD at the same institution because a lot of PhD's required courseworks are the same as those of the Masters. By doing both Masters and PhD at the same school, you will be able to save a lot of time and will take the qualifying exams for the PhD sooner. This means it will shorten your time getting your PhD significantly.

I would suggest for ReformedPredmed to negotiate the deal with Yale. If ReformedPremed cant get the same deal at Yale, she/he should go to Emory because this will open up a lot of opportunities for him/her being a full-ride scholarship recipient. On his/her resume later, a notation that a full-ride scholarship was given for MPH at Emory will surely make him/her stand out from the pack. This is the key for his/her advancement for further education and perhaps any competitive internships later.

That is my 2 cents.
 
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