I just got that email also, kind of disappointed but it was also one of the more expensive programs. I agree though and hope we get a refund.
I did. They didn't give access to a portal or anything, but they said they received both my SOPHAS and UCLA application. This was ~4 days after my application was verified on Nov 18. They also just sent me a holiday card email saying their office is closing from tomorrow until Jan 3, so I would email them ASAP if you're worried they didn't receive your app.
Yes, it is a more expensive program but it always sounded like they gave fairly decent financial aid packages to a large majority of the students. I just edited my post but I reached out to BU and they told me talk to SOPHAS. SOPHAS said talk to BU. So I'm not sure. Maybe you or someone else will have better luck?
I've received emails from USF and Dartmouth confirming that they have started reviewing my application, but I also applied to UVA and GW and haven't heard from either of them.
Thanks! I tried contacting them and the student affairs person just told me she can't tell me anything about my application and that anyone who can tell me is on vacation? I guess I won't know until they reopen....sad
Congratulations!!! Did they email you or did you have to check Wolverine? Hoping the Epi department pulls through soon too 🤞
Congrats! I just got admission today as well to their Health Management & Policy Executive Masters MHSA program. Application was received on 11/9.
I don't know about the OP, but they sent me an email.
I got an email, and they said financial aid notice would be coming separately in the next few weeks! Fingers crossed for a decision for you soon!
I had mine already. It was a standard interview with typical questions like tell me about yourself etc. I asked them why they only interview HMP students and they didn't realize Umich only interviewed applicants for this department- but said that Umich likes to really get to know the students etc. Good luck! I am sure you'll do great
Congrats to you too! Hoping for good scholarships for us both haha
I was able to get on after about 24 hours. I'd probably reach out if you are still having trouble! I made the mistake of copy and pasting in my password to try to get in at first, and the portal does say to type it in and not paste it, not sure if that could be why?
(I applied last year) Most of the schools I applied to sent a "thank you for applying" type of email and if the schools had a supplemental app, submitting SOPHAS triggered an email with a link to submit the supplemental. Hope that helps!
Don't question yourself! You did well academically, so all that's left is your essays and letters of recommendation. I assume you selected the schools based on your interests and perceived fit, so as long as you put in your best application (clearly outlining your career goals with strong LORs), all you can do is wait and see. As someone else has mentioned, it looks like you have a good mix of schools on your list. I'm sure admissions will be selective this year too given that public health is currently on a hot streak. Just remember, if you don't get into the school of your dreams, you'll still be able to achieve a lot at another school -- it's what you make of your experience. If you decide you want to try again next year, that means you have a whole year to gain some work experience and strengthen your application, although I highly doubt you'll be rejected from every school on your list. The waiting game is tough, but hang in there!
I got an email from tulane four days after getting verified confirming that they received my application and that it was complete. I didn't get any portal access until I got an email saying they had reviewed my application and they gave me login information to see what the admission decision was.
I'm not applying to Harvard but I work there. The IT email is [email protected] or (617) 495-7777. We're on break starting today after working hours until January 3, but I have a feeling someone in IT will be on call.
I had my Dartmouth interview 12/15 and haven’t received my decision yet 🙁 (7pm EDT) they said they were going to send decisions for those who interviewed this week before saturday.
Update: I called them earlier to confirm if my information was incorrect and it actually was. They fixed it and I just got access to the site. So my advice, like @hwagon suggested, is just to call them!
Thank you very much!! The only program that has given me a deadline for my enrollment deposit was Temple, and they only gave me 3 weeks. I am likely going to ask for an extension because I do not feel ready yet to make a decision. Best of luck to you 🙂
Hi! I applied to Brown's MPH program in early October, did not get a confirmation email from them, so I emailed them on October 11, asking them if they had received my application. They emailed me back in a few days saying that they have received my verified application and that I should hear back from them sometime in February. The way they got to me was not through an automated "application confirmation" email, it was someone from the department. Hope this helps!
Is this similar to their MHA program? Sounds similar bc of health policy
How do you like GW? I just got into their epi program! I would hope to keep working full time but its across the country from me so would also need to find a new job (unless my current one goes remote). But the program seems great in terms of flexibility, location, ability to be part or full time, etc. Do you know if its doable to do the program full time and also work full time?
I am not a GW student but I know during an admissions information session they said a lot of people do work full time because a majority of classes are in the afternoons/evenings!
I got into GW's health policy program, although I didn't end up attending. A lot of the chatter last year with accepted students was around the ability to work part/full time while in GW's full time program. Like someone else also responded, a lot of classes are late afternoon/evenings. If I remember correctly, NYU is similar -- there's options for classes later in the day so it's helpful for students who want to work. Definitely join GW's admitted student Zoom sessions when they start sending invites out.
Awesome question! I am in school part time but working full time. I think there are students who do full time for both, but it's really tough. Full time is 9+ credits (probably 4-ish classes) which is really hard to do with a full time job. The majority of my classes have started at 4pm or later, but there may be required Epi classes that have a 2pm start, for example, which is tough with a job.
The MHA program is very different. It's designed to take 3 years (including 1 year of internship) while the MPH is designed to be done in 2 school years (5 semesters) if you go full time. MHA students have the option to take many MPH policy courses as electives, but the programs are structured very differently and they have completely different core courses.
Hi! First year MPH student here and I'm not an expert, so take this with a grain of salt...I think you have a stellar academic record and great experience that relates well to what you want to do (healthcare management). I commend healthcare professionals that are also getting an MPH degree! Funny enough, I took classes on clinical trial management that shaped my decision to pursue the health policy concentration. If you already submitted, I wouldn't stress -- congratulations on getting through the tough part, even though the hardest part is waiting for results. Anyhow, some classes you'll probably be taking are healthcare economics, financial management, grant writing/public funding, HR management, administration law, etc. If you're still working on your applications, I would look at the healthcare management concentration for each school you're applying to so you can see what some of the courses are; then you can speak to how your interests align with the program or why you're interested in the program (i.e. because you're interested in taking x and y courses). Give strong examples of how your experience will be an asset to the program, how your experiences have shaped you/your interests in public health, and what you want to do with your degree after graduation (you probably already know this haha). I don't know how schools approach admitting international students, but there are quite a few in every large program...in my concentration, we have a couple from Africa and several from Asia that I know of.
Hey everyone, I just added a 2022 tab to the 2020 and 2021 Cycle Results spreadsheet if you want to fill in your info there!Hello! I am sharing these documents that have been passed down from previous applicants. I take no credit for these documents and am simply sharing. Good luck, all!
2020 and 2021 Cycle Results
Contains stats, accepted dates, work experience, school lists, final school decisions, and more from the last two cycles. Special thanks to @livp for finding this previously-lost spreadsheet.
Student Experiences
Also contains stats, school lists, and other useful information of applicants from additional previous cycles.
Public Health Programs - Thoughts
A smorgasboard of school-specific notes from previous applicants.
I heard back yesterday from the community health sciences department and I applied on the same day as you. You should hear back soon though!
