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

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I feel that! I applied Oct 1. and was waitlisted yesterday, slightly devastated.

Oh no, I'm sorry! It's such a tough cycle but I'm sure you'll end up somewhere amazing 🙂

 

[jimin_]

Anyone know how flexible columbias program can be. I just asked the health policy and management academic coordinator and they said there is no part-time option and it’s a full-time MPH program but I just wanted to hear some anecdotes or anything else if people know something else

 

[ka786]

Hi! I just replied on page 166 about what I’ve heard 🙂

Thanks so much!! Really helpful. I might try to switch to HCM since I won't lose my spot in SBS! I'm like 90% I'm going to commit to Yale either way.

Did they say anything about scholarships? I don't want to switch a lose my scholarship and it's one of the biggest reasons I'm choosing Yale (I wouldn't be able to afford to go to Yale otherwise).

Also, hmm, a different personal statement. Honestly, my personal statement could be well suited for the HCM program but I guess I'll change it a little, do you think that's ok? (when I was applying I was really conflicted between applying to HCM and SBS lol).

 

[ka786]

Jen said that scholarships won't change after we commit-- so even if you decide to switch departments, it's highly unlikely that your scholarship will change

omg, I love Yale. and I love Jen.

 

[dancergirl11119]

omg, I love Yale. and I love Jen.

Right!! But I would double check and confirm though just to be sure 🙂

 

[wiphey]

Accepted to USC for Health Services and Policy!! 🥳 I’ve officially heard from all my schools (if you don’t count Columbia’s waitlist) and am now deep diving into research to make my final decision.

 

[publichealthlady13]

Oh no, I'm sorry! It's such a tough cycle but I'm sure you'll end up somewhere amazing 🙂

Thanks, you too. I'm probably headed to NYU Law at this rate with the Hopkins 1-yr MPH. But I will ride the Columbia WL!

 

[aceacrobat]

Thanks, you too. I'm probably headed to NYU Law at this rate with the Hopkins 1-yr MPH.

Omg no way, that's exactly what I'm leaning towards doing. Hope to see you there!

 

[publichealthlady13]

Omg no way, that's exactly what I'm leaning towards doing. Hope to see you there!

Holy moly! Let's connect!! What a small world.

 

[aev20]

Hi all, anyone who got into Brown - what's been the highest financial aid/merit aid that y'all have received?

I applied for the dual degree (2/15) but have been told I might need to wait until sometime in April to get a response and with a MPA/MPH dual degree start in early June, I just am really unsure I have enough time to realistically move myself/transition within 2 months. I'm only waiting because it's a dual degree and on the off chance I get a better financial deal than I got from Yale but if it just doesn't seem possible, I may need to really reconsider Brown. Thanks!

I applied for the MPH at Brown and received 35% off tuition in merit-based aid. I tried appealing since I got higher scholarships elsewhere but they said they are unable to match offers. They were super nice about it though and linked me to lots of resources about research assistantships, housing, etc.

 

[Samantha2021]

So, I got my UMich financial statement and all I got were unsub federal loans. Is that it? Would scholarships be on this form? That out of state tuition number is so expensive, just can't do it. That is one expensive degree.

 

[mph_applicant43796]

So, I got my UMich financial statement and all I got were unsub federal loans. Is that it? Would scholarships be on this form? That out of state tuition number is so expensive, just can't do it. That is one expensive degree.

That's what mine said too, I heard scholarships are separate but after weeks of waiting, I just assumed I wasn't getting any. They also said scholarships were "limited" this year which I was annoyed by bc they boast about giving out $11 million+ in scholarships. The cost is RIDICULOUS for out of state, I get that they're a good school but I can't justify paying over 3k per credit. Idk how they even justify that.

 

[dancergirl11119]

Anyone have a health policy student contact at Yale? I really want to talk to someone in the program.

If you go to your personalized yale website, there's a section called student ambassadors which has contacts for current students in all the programs!

 

[DeepInferno]

Anyone email Columbia's SPH financial aid office? How quickly do you get a response? Their automatic email told me within 24-48 hours, but it's been more than a week now, and I tried calling, but their voicemail is full (understandable). My Columbia financial aid portal is still saying that they're missing my FAFSA, but my FSA portal says that it was submitted to Columbia on 1/24/21. I'm just trying to confirm that they at least have my FAFSA 😭

 

[jimin_]

Anyone email Columbia's SPH financial aid office? How quickly do you get a response? Their automatic email told me within 24-48 hours, but it's been more than a week now, and I tried calling, but their voicemail is full (understandable). My Columbia financial aid portal is still saying that they're missing my FAFSA, but my FSA portal says that it was submitted to Columbia on 1/24/21. I'm just trying to confirm that they at least have my FAFSA 😭

idk why i got super crazy fast responses [email protected]

 

[tbuzzzz]

I heard back finally on Tuesday. I applied 11/27.

Which program? I just applied in March for both and I got emails from both programs saying my applications are in review. Thank you!

 

[jenkinsdkareem]

I got into Brown! God is good.

 

[aiaiai_96]

Which program? I just applied in March for both and I got emails from both programs saying my applications are in review. Thank you!

Health promotion!

 

[1234DrRDOM]

Has anyone received financial aid from JHU?

 

[tennis366]

Anyone email Columbia's SPH financial aid office? How quickly do you get a response? Their automatic email told me within 24-48 hours, but it's been more than a week now, and I tried calling, but their voicemail is full (understandable). My Columbia financial aid portal is still saying that they're missing my FAFSA, but my FSA portal says that it was submitted to Columbia on 1/24/21. I'm just trying to confirm that they at least have my FAFSA 😭

I e-mailed their financial aid office to confirm they have my FAFSA, and they replied the same day!

 

[zubear]

can someone please explain to me how a program can cost $38k a year but the max loan offered is $33k? am i just dumb orrrrr lmao

That is the maximum allowable loan an university can offer to a graduate student. The rest of it has to come up with private loans or begging and borrowing. 🙄

 

[Pan23]

Anybody hear back about financial aid from UW SPH (specifically epi) yet? I'm kinda disappointed I haven't gotten any offers yet, but I suppose there's still a month left.

Not yet. I remember an email saying their aid offers would be made the between March 29- April 2 though!

 

[zubear]

Thanks so much!! Really helpful. I might try to switch to HCM since I won't lose my spot in SBS! I'm like 90% I'm going to commit to Yale either way.

Did they say anything about scholarships? I don't want to switch a lose my scholarship and it's one of the biggest reasons I'm choosing Yale (I wouldn't be able to afford to go to Yale otherwise).

Also, hmm, a different personal statement. Honestly, my personal statement could be well suited for the HCM program but I guess I'll change it a little, do you think that's ok? (when I was applying I was really conflicted between applying to HCM and SBS lol).

I spoke to Mary earlier about changing concentrations. She said it's easy to change and apparently, many students in the 2-year program do that early on with no issues, once they get a flavor for public health and get to discover their interests more. And you will not lose the scholarship for changing departments.

 

[crashfan]

That is the maximum allowable loan an university can offer to a graduate student. The rest of it has to come up with private loans or begging and borrowing. 🙄

MPH students can borrow 33k without question each year. Afterwards they must rely on the Grad PLUS Loan which is unlimited (cant pass cost of tuition) and that requires a credit score check. otherwise it would be private loans.

 

[snav]

Declined my offer of admission to Mailman today. Hope that opens up a spot for someone anxiously waiting.

Still, no clue what to do with the rest of these schools. Good problem to have I suppose.

Anyone making a decision on Yale vs Harvard vs Hopkins (or just two of these) care to shed light on their decision process? Feel free to DM!

 

[Saahi]

Got into UCLA Epidemiology just now but committed to SDSU Epi. Didn't expect such a surprise decision 😃. Will decline UCLA this weekend. I don't know if it is a bad decision but sticking to SDSU.

 

[zubear]

SDNers 2021 -

I officially committed to Yale today!

I have met so many amazing people here, with life-altering experiences and stories that really made me humble myself. I also continue to see relentless passion in all of you, to go change the world.

I am just an “average joe". Having spent some time in the business world, I realized that someone has to tell the c-suite that people's health is as important as the paycheck one gets, if not more. I am ardently hoping that that "someone" would be me.

While I aspire to change the way business leaders think, if I am able to at least just nudge them in the right direction, I think I would have done my part.

The world of public health is small, I am confident that we will bump into each other sometime in the future.

After all, our paths may be different, but our purpose is the same.

Will miss you all!!!


Z.

 

[OnePotatoTwoBobs]

SDNers 2021 -

I officially committed to Yale today!

I have met so many amazing people here, with life-altering experiences and stories that really made me humble myself. I also continue to see relentless passion in all of you, to go change the world.

Mine is nothing like that, I am just a "average joe". Having spent some time in the business world realized that someone has to tell the c-suite that people's health is as important as the paycheck one gets, if not more. I am ardently hoping that that "someone" would be me.

While I aspire to change the way business leaders think, if I am able to at least just nudge them in the right direction, I think I would have done my part.

The world of public health is small, I am confident that we will bump into each other sometime in the future.

After all, our paths may be different, but our purpose is the same.

Will miss you all!!!


Z.

You have obvious leadership and a caring heart in you.
I can't wait to meet you in person! 🙂
AND don't forget our April 15 Google hangout!

 

[med_life]

Anyone know the exact date Columbia's program starts in August 2021?

 

[ejwill]

Anyone know the exact date Columbia's program starts in August 2021?

After labor day

 

[natalieminaa]

FINALLY heard from Boston, damn i really had given up 😅 30% scholarship too so people there is hope! feeling stressed about the decision now but soooo grateful wow!

 

[Snow92]

Got into UCLA Epidemiology just now but committed to SDSU Epi. Didn't expect such a surprise decision 😃. Will decline UCLA this weekend. I don't know if it is a bad decision but sticking to SDSU.

MPH or MS?

 

[Saahi]

MPH or MS?

MPH

 

[llaammaa]

I finally heard back from BU!!! I was admitted + 30%. Woo!

 

[deleted1093166]

Waiting on Advanced MPH at Yale; anyone else?

 

[Kroy_Wen]

I spoke to Mary earlier about changing concentrations. She said it's easy to change and apparently, many students in the 2-year program do that early on with no issues, once they get a flavor for public health and get to discover their interests more. And you will not lose the scholarship for changing departments.

So you can switch from SBS to health policy easily first semester in the mph two year program without a new statement of purpose?

 

[mph_md2021]

Declined my scholarship and admission to GW. Hope this opens up the slot for another deserving candidate 😊!

 

[Pwny]

Declining my offers from Columbia, BU, and UPenn. Hopefully that helps someone who would like to attend one of these programs

 

[cr1104]

Just declined my offer to NYU. Hopefully one of you very deserving individuals will receive my scholarship! Thinking I will also decline Pitt and UMich this week. Slowly but surely getting closer to a decision 😅

 

[epihopeful627]

Is anyone else very stuck between Columbia and Yale? Would love to hear how people are making their decisions between the two!

 

[djjxjs]

Declined Tulane. Does anyone know how to decline Drexel? I can't figure out if there's something in the portal I'm missing or if I need to email someone directly.

 

[kreinhart99]

Officially signing off this group! Just paid my deposit to Emory Epi MPH! I would have never even applied to my dream school if it wasn't for this group! Thank you, everyone! I hope to meet up with you in the Public Health world sometime soon! Goodluck 🙂

 

[zubear]

So you can switch from SBS to health policy easily first semester in the mph two year program without a new statement of purpose?

I didn’t not speak in detail about that and don’t know if a new SOP is required. I think reading from other applicants, it looks like one is needed. I would presume that it’s a just a justification on why one is doing it.

 

[svkim96]

Paid my deposit for UCLA MPH Epi and declining USC and UCI. I couldn’t read everything on this forum but let me know if any of you guys are going to UCLA fall 2021! Good luck to everyone!

 

[girlonwheelsx]

Actually signing off now, now that I increased my scholarship for BU I’ll decline UIC as soon as my portal changes. Hopefully that opens a spot for someone who wants it! Good luck everyone!

 

[versaceous]

Do we know if Columbia is doing another round of acceptances for MPH Fall '21 soon? I am expecting sometime this week, but I applied literally on the deadline, so I am just wondering.

 

[RoRiSub]

Anyone who got into UCI know if there is an accepted students page somewhere?

 

[jenkinsdkareem]

I applied for the MPH at Brown and received 35% off tuition in merit-based aid. I tried appealing since I got higher scholarships elsewhere but they said they are unable to match offers. They were super nice about it though and linked me to lots of resources about research assistantships, housing, etc.

How do you apply to research assistanceships

 

[ambiiii]

Anyone who got into UCI know if there is an accepted students page somewhere?

Pls lmk too!

 

[optimistfornow]

Officially accepted UNC for my Epi MPH as well as deferred to Fall 2022! (for a multitude of reasons). I just declined my acceptances to both UMD for Epi and GW for Global Health Epi. Hope someone else gets my scholarship for GW!