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  1. COGSCI
    I do not think being a citizen of a particular country qualifies someone to be a better analyst. As an international student, you have a unique opportunities to compare and contrast various educational system. So please think of it as a strength. TC is great in terms of that IVY label but I wouldn't make a quick decision on this. Take a day or two to think about what you can do if you do not attend TC. What other lower cost programs that can give you the same or better experience? Also, what about working in research institutions or policy related jobs that you can acquire these skills? School is great, but I think there are other possibilities. Again, this might not be the most ideal way to deal with the situation but sometimes we need to realize that more school is not always the best solution.
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    Well it really depends on the discipline but not really. Just figure out which program is going to be best for you in terms of experience and cost. You can figure out other things once you start the program. I think the most important thing right now is for you to find a concentration (or two) that you are interested in and see which school has a better reputation and set of courses available.
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    In your case (BU vs NYU), not really. What I was trying to say is that your academic experience won't be considered as a MAJOR factor when you apply for jobs after you work in the field for that long. When you first start, it is not about where you got your degree. It is about what you DID during your MPH years (and before) and what concentration (again, biostat, epi, policy, and so on).
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    Is it the intersection of education and economics that interests you or just economics? Why the World Bank for education and not UNESCO? You should definitely think about what you focus on. If you don't have much experience in quant methods, I guess TC program should give you some training. Again, it is an expensive degree.
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    If you want to work at NY public health (gov branch), it would be helpful for you to network and know how they operate. It is not essential but definitely helpful. NYU public health is not even ranked yet so that is how new it is. Maybe after 5 or 10 years, it will be just as good as BU but where you got your degree would be irrelevant after 5 years in the field. As for accreditation, I don't know so you should look at their websites or call them directly.
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    Your friend's case is a bit different than yours because educational measurement is literally statistics program so if your friend did not have a sufficient background in stats, that would be a problem. For economics, yes you do have to have some stats background but I think you have enough academic training from your MA for them to consider you for PhD. Again, all you need is a semester (may be 2 econ related quant courses) at graduate or even undergraduate level.
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    Which PhD programs did you apply in Canada? As far as I know, most schools require applicants to have clinical psyc MA before applying to clinical psyc PhD programs (schools like UBC, UT, and UofA). Some have direct entry programs (like McGill) but generally you need to have a clinical psyc master's with thesis for PhD programs. Perhaps that is why you were not successful this year. As for TC (especially your program), I decided not to attend because of the same reviews. However, if you want to apply to US institutions it might be a good idea for you to attend TC (that program will not qualify you to become a clinician). Does KCL programs has a thesis component? If you are thinking about doing a PhD after you graduate, you would need to have a research & practice based program. Also, do you want to focus on forensic psyc or educational/developmental psyc? The courses that are offered in each program can be very different. Even if you complete these master's programs, you might need to do another MA (clinical psyc) before you get to PhD level in Canada. I would also consider strengthening your application by doing additional research or something else rather than spending a huge amount of money pursuing a degree in US or UK.
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    Seems like you are more interested in exploring the public health field. BU has a better reputation (for now anyways) because NYU's global health department is very new. If you are thinking about working in New York upon graduation, I would go to NYU so that you can do you practicum at one of the agencies and network there. You can also do practicum in NY if you choose to go to BU. I am sure BU will let you because some of my friends went to different countries for their practicum. Community health itself is a very broad term. So you need to think about which population you would like to work with or what kind of job you want (epi, policy, biostat, health promotion, and so on).
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    If your original goal was to become a clinical social worker, I would stick with MSW. If you are planning on staying in Toronto (or in GTA area) getting a full time teaching position is nearly impossible unless you have a contact at one of the private schools in town. Many OISE graduates are either going oversea or heading up north to teach. Those are good options, but supply teaching at TDSB or YDSB is better because you are in the system at least. With MSW, it is more flexible for you to actually work upon graduation. You could work at schools, hospitals, government agencies, and so on. There are many MSWs being produced from Ryerson, UT, and York in Toronto so the job market is competitive for social workers as well. However, I feel as though teaching job would be even harder to get (full-time). Feel free to send me a PM if you would like to talk about this a bit further. Ultimately, stick with your passion!
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    Congrats on getting into two awesome schools! BU has a better reputation for public health but if you want to do community health, NYC is a great place for it. You would also need to think about where you want to work after you graduate. If you are interested in working or pursuing your PhD in NY or Mass, you could make a decision based on that. Lastly, cost of living & degree can also be an important factor to consider.
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    If your goal is to do PhD and if you already have a Master's degree in education, DO NOT waste your money on TC's program unless they are providing you with full scholarship. Look for other programs with cheaper tuition that can give you better & practical experience or get a research position that can allow you to obtain these skills that you do not have.
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    For those of you who got rejected or still waiting for results, U of Guelph is still accepting applications for their graduate programs! Two programs are very relevant to public health so if you are interested, go check them out: Human Health and Nutritional Sciences MSc, PhD Population Medicine MSc, PhD https://www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/news/programs-accepting-applications-september-2017 I have no association with UofGuelph. I just wanted to share this with you cause it just showed up on my facebook LOL
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    It depends on the province so you should look into it. Good luck!
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    After you graduate from a Canadian institution, you can get a work permit that would allow you to work in Canada. If you get a degree from Australia, you may not be able to work in Canada (unless you get sponsored). That might be something you need to consider if you are not a citizen or PR of Canada. I cannot speak to Australian education and their process of work permit upon graduation.
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    Congrats! UT iSchool has a good reputation in the country but UBC program is just as awesome. One thing about UT program is that you can specialize in 2 concentrations if you choose to do so. If you want to get additional 'major' under your belt, UT might be a good choice. Also, consider financial component as well. Are they providing funding? How about the tuition difference/cost of living? It is super expensive to live in Vancouver and Toronto
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    Financially cancelled probably means no funding because MT is not a funded program. Judging by other components of ROSI, it looks like she got accepted. Ask her to call the department tomorrow to confirm, but it is looking good for now!
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    Yes that means you are accepted to the M.Ed. program! My ROSI status changed to "invited" when I got accepted to OISE
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    First, CONGRATSSS! I agree with EpiNYC. I think the question should be DrPH vs PhD. I would also consider funding situation as well, do they provide full/partial funding? What about research fit with your potential supervisor? Personally I would choose CUNY because I would like to be in an environment that I am familiar with. First year of your doctoral studies can be hectic enough so getting used to another city can be an extra burden (it could be super fun though if you like the city!). I would arrange a meeting with your POI at CUNY to see if you actually like the school, supervisor, and the program. Arrange a skype meeting or visit UMD if you can before your make your decision if possible.
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    Second choice was a school in Canada so I will be staying right where I am
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    Some institutions offer a spot in their master's program because your credentials are still desired by the institution. They might put you on the waitlist if you say no to the MPH consideration. If you already have a masters and have an offer from another institution, I would tell them that so they know your current application situation.
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    Accept the offer for now because you don't know what other results are going to be like. I'm sure you are going to get into them too! but we don't know what kind of funding offer you will get
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    Columbia Sociomedical Sciences (Psyc stream) rejected First choice, very sad. BUT I am happy with my other choice Life goes on!
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    Can you defer for a year and try to gain journalism experience through an internship? After doing that for few months, you should be able to decide whether that is even a right path for you. If not, you can always go back to PhD and continue with your studies. At this point, I do not think going into PhD program is right move for you.
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    Would you be able to find a different supervisor/research topic at your current university that is more related to public health? What field/topic would you like to pursue if you switch to public health? If you are unhappy with your current institution or program, it is definitely not too late to switch to Public Health PhD. Some institutions allow transfer credits so your 1st year courses can count towards your degree. Grad schools won't see it as a major flaw as long as you have a justification (more interest in public health). I would recommend staying with your current program and apply for different programs at the same time because you do not want to let go of your current degree before you have something else in place.
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    Oh! That is promising. Hope we all hear some good news next week then I applied to psyc stream
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