I have the same concern. Finished the applicant checklist on 6th Dec 2021. No news so far. I mailed them on 16th Feb and they said my application is nearing final stages of review but nothing since.
For JH are you waiting for merit based scholarship? I really want to know if we can secure more funding apart from MTS 75%
Last year, a bunch of students wrote a letter stating their gratitude for being admitted, why the school was a top choice (listing their interests in public health and why they wanted to go to the school in particular). Students did this when they were just about ready to commit and wanted to let the school know a little more money would help them make the final commitment. This worked for BU as students started turning down offers; the school was able to reallocate some of the scholarship to other students. The average increase was 5%.
may need to wait until people start declining
But how do you think are the odds of converting from a Columbia waitlist to an acceptance?
I did! I applied in December, still waiting to hear back.
you could speak to the admissions department and ask the conversion rate. Or reach out to your department and see where they are at
I'm also still waiting for BU! I applied in November but was sent for review on 1/26. It seemed like there were a bunch of acceptances in late January and then I haven't heard much since then. Hopefully there will be another round coming out next week
its usually based per department i believe***
just a general columbia one. i can add a channel for MS if you want
Could you put up a link
I've been wondering this too - they said we would hear back in the "spring" which is vague and I don't want to be pushy and check in to see if they've already awarded it yet if they're still deciding, but it definitely would factor into my decision on where to go so I want to know! I'm sort of assuming I didn't get it due to there only being one available but still want to know.
Did you email Debora? I may try emailing them - I will report back if I hear anything.
Yes I emailed Debora.
which school will get you closer to what your goals are? if its the same between them, choose money
Got off the waitlist? Meaning you got in?
Thank you!
yes!
I haven't found any yet!! I'm super interested if there is. UW's program seems great, I loved the accepted students day!
Yeah everyone seems super nice, I just want to see ppl in the cohort because I’m thinking about housing
Hi. Can you submit another link? The link is not working for me. Thank you
I got a reply from her and she said I didn’t get it! You may need to email her again. I’ll be honest the template rejection she emailed me was a little annoying because she said they “focused strongly on those demonstrating alignment in current and future contributions addressing global catastrophic biological risks,” as if my application didn’t demonstrate that, but working on pandemic preparedness and smallpox/anthrax preparedness has been my job the past 6 years 😂 I know it’s just a template but maybe they should remove that as I’m sure a ton of people who applied have a focus on it haha
