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Interesting. As was I. Congratulations.

DrPH2016, which programs are you waiting to hear from? I know there are some programs with opportunitites for GRAs ... I also thinks its possible to find a professor doing work your realm of interest and "creating" an opportunity if you're successful in demonstrating the synergies between your interests and their work ... and of course what you would bring to table as a GRA. dduck, I applied to the HPM department. I am quite curious to find out what the major differences will be between the current program format and the one underdevelopment. Not sure I comprehend what they meann by school - wide DrPH program. Will there still be opportunities to specializes? AlphacentauriC, I am right there with you. I'm sincerely dedicated to getting in and making it work. That said, SCHOLARSHIPS please! LOL

Hello all. I'm glad to see all of the waiters chiming in. I certainly have been experiencing anxiety!!! I look forward to following everyone's progress throughout the admissions process. Glad to see someone else to compare notes with regarding UIC too. Question for the group. How does everyone hope to fund their programs? Right now, I have loans, savings and tuition reimbursement through work as means. That's all for now!

Thanks for the response. I've only recently understood how to use the results search element of this site and noticed the same in regards to the schools who have extended interviews to candidates. As for the programs I was accepted to previously, both were state schools. One of the schools was out of state and therefore done via Skype. The nature of the questions for the out of state school centered around my current professional role and responsibilities; interest in their specific program; ease of relocation and the importance of financial support in making a decision to matriculate. Additionally, we touched on my dissertation research interests. The program director and professor were the persons I met with. They were very amiable thus making the interviewing process pleasant. They offered a graduate assistantship and a scholarship. I decided not to pursue this program due to the heightened emphasis on the need for students to do school full time and little to no work. The other program was within my state of residence. The interview process was rotational in nature. Each student met with 2 members of the admission panel at a time ... and if my memory serves me well there were about 4 interviews total. Again, the types of questions asked were about professional experience, motivation for pursuing the DrPH, and dissertation and research interests. I volunteered information regarding which professors I would like to align with which appeared to impress the panel because it demonstrates how much thought I put into their program's fit for me. I decided to wait and apply again this cycle because I discovered an amazing track at Johns Hopkins ... which is EXACTLY what I need to develop the competencies needed to excel as I would like, in my field. At UNC, I identified a professor who is very interested in being my mentor and advisor with expertise in my area of specialty. I could see myself heavily involved in his research efforts. The UIC distance learning format and choices of electives offer more flexibility for my personal life, current professional commitments and desire to pursue the DrPH. I hope all of this useful!!!!

So I thought it would be nice to start a new board for those applying and waiting to hear back regarding DrPH programs. This isn't my first rodeo. I applied previously to 4 programs, got into 2 but decided those two weren't the best two for my career goals. The two I didn't gain admission to were better fits. So this cycle I reapplied to both program and added one more. I am waiting to hear back from the following schools: Johns Hopkins University of Illinois Chicago University of North Carolina Would love to hear where everyone else is trying to go, who has had interviews and who was accepted (or rejected :-/) Let the waiting begin!

That is wonderful, jjbiv! Very best of luck to you during the interviewing process ... especially if it is your first choice!

Many have reviewed but no responses to date ... am I to assume no one has hear anything regarding an interview yet? Someone say something! LOL

So now that applications period has come to a close, I thought it would be nice to start a board. I'm anxious to hear of invitations to interview. From what I've been told, an interview is a good sign! I think it would be easy for all of us waiting to know what are chances are once people start posting their invitations to interview. I was told they (interviews) will likely be extended to applicants by mid February with admission decisions following in early to mid March. Soooo, lets share! I hope I will have good news to share with you guys in the coming weeks!