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I actually emailed someone from admissions about this because I wa s wondering the same thing. When I had first applied I asked if my application would be forwarded to the MPH program if I did not get accepted to the DrPH program --they said that basically if the admissions committee felt I would be a better fit for another program, they might forward it. I followed up about this in late February when I had not gotten emailed for an interview and was told that I would not know if my application got forwarded unless I wa s accepted into that program. So, I assume that means if my application was forwarded and I got rejected from that program as well, I would not actually know. As far as what everyone else has said about hearing back, I'm still waiting and still have the dreaded "your application is under review" message in my portal as well. I'm also assuming rejection, but would really just lke to at least know :/ Has anyone reached out via email to inquire about a decision?

Does anyone waiting on Hopkins know if they actually take the 8-10 week timeframe that they indicate to send a decision? It just seems like a really long time compared to some other schools--I'm hoping they just say that to avoid getting emails or questions about admissions decisions, but who knows!? I think I need to take up another language or some kind of hobby too... not only would it be a good distraction, but I figure I might as well make use of the free time while I have it!

congrats and good luck on your interview environment&health!! Do you mind if I ask your stats? I'm just curious bc though I meet the requirements for the DrPH program, it's definitely a hugeeee long shot for me (I don't have a prior professional degree and would be coming in with a bachelor's and some years of relevant work experience). Its more likely they'll maybe forward my application over to the masters program, but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed!

I can't even tell you how much better this makes me feel! I totally felt like I was being crazy. I can't stop checking OPUS either, and i've gotten like 3 of those webinar emails in the last couple of weeks and had the SAME reaction! I feell like sending a message that says, "Dear Emory, please stop sending any and all communication's that aren't related to an admissions decision; I may have a heart attack, thanks." lol. It definitely makes me feel better that someone else is considering submitting some additional applications at this point too. I've done most of mine but have 2 more I'm planning to submit this week (It's really just a matter of uploading my essays) and was freaking out that I'm doing them way too later (even though I'm still ahead of the deadline). I've gone back and forth about a thousand times wondering if my application is strong enough-- I finally calmed down a few weeks ago when I had most of them submitted and convinced myself they were all fine and that my LoRS and SOP were strong, but now that I'm in the midst of the waiting period, I;m totally freaking out about whether or not I'm actually a competitive applicant. I've gotta take up a hobby to distract myself from checking my email incessantly. lol