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Oh, that's pretty good guaranteed funding, and I'm sure if you put a good effort into the TA/RA positions it wouldn't be too hard getting positions for the second year...I know that good TAs and RAs are fairly hard to come by. I actually haven't looked into OGS at all...I was just planning to apply for SSHRC in the fall. Probably should of looked into that! You seem like you are on top of everything and have experience/grades needed for the program. I wouldn't worry too much about getting in if I were you. I don't think admissions is too competitive? For aesthetic reasons I wish they had kept the previous name or changed it to something else. There's already an MPH program at Waterloo and so many MPH programs in North America that the title really loses its uniqueness and no longer indicates that its a research focused degree. edit: BTW, I saw your post about why are MSc programs recommended over MPH. It's because some MPH programs have a lamentable reputation for being degree mills...taking in a lot of students and charging a lot of $$. The MSCs are generally more competitive, provide better training, and are funded through research and taships...all indicative of good students/programs.

Haha, I noticed that the name change had caused some confusion on the admission site (some parts used the old name and some the new). I'm definitely interested in the programme, but it will depend on the funding. Other programs notified me super early which makes them more attractive to me because they seem more organised. However, I looked at the MSc thesis done by past students in the programme and they seemed very interesting and diverse, so that's a plus.

Has anyone heard from Waterloo MSc in public health and health systems? I was told a long time ago that we would be hearing something soon, but nothing...

I got into the two programs I applied to today. Huge relief. Even though I didn't post much, thank you all for keeping my entertained. Reading this thread and seeing you all go through the same things helped with the anxiousness and nerves! Good luck to everyone still waiting. I'm sending nerdy vibes your way!

i have no anxiety anymore. the days and nights are a blur. bring on the responses.

Just got offered a good summer job today! (April to end of August, ideal for grad school starting in fall...) all I need now is the grad school admission LOL

Looking at the results page, both of the programs I applied to don't send out anything until mid March. Some people were still getting acceptances in June! Like the rest of you, i'm finding the waiting torturous. Two of my undergraduate professors wanted me to work on manuscripts with the goal of publication, but I'm finding it so hard to focus when I don't know if I'll get in. I'm always thinking along the lines of "what's the point of all this work if I don't get in"

Hey all. First post here. Decided I can't take the wait along anymore so I thought I'd sign up and partake in some collective anxiety ridden comradery. I applied to two programs and, judging by information on their websites and the results on grad cafe, I can expect to hear back from them mid to late March...so I guess i'll be here for the long haul, haha. Really nervous, but hoping for the best.