DraPHt2016
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Not sure if this is the right place for this post but here goes...
So by April 15th, and I had not heard from all of the schools I applied to but one of my acceptances was to one of my top choices so I told them of my intent to enroll. Fast forward to now and I recently heard from one of the other schools I was waiting on. They have offered me a 3 year fellowship which includes a stipend and tuition waiver. The first school offered me nothing, but my POI was willing to bring me on as a Research Assistant.
My dilemma is how to talk to tell School 1 that I no longer plan to enroll? Earlier on my POI and I both had a very candid conversation about the lack of funding at the institution so I know (or least I hope) that she will understand the amazing opportunity that I have been offered. Would it be okay to call her personally and inform her of this? Obviously, I would make my official notice to the program director and school via email, but I feel that it would be respectful to reach out to her personally since she has already done so much to help me and we have a rapport.
Lastly, would it be improper to ask POI if any funding opportunities are on the horizon that would make attending School 1 over School 2 viable? I really like School 1, but I already have debt from my Master's degree so I can't imagine taking on an additional $50K+.
Help!
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On 4/16/2018 at 10:23 AM, TFPubHealth said:
Good luck! & I’m not sure about attending, still waiting on funding, that’ll be the deal breaker for me.
Did you end up deciding on FIU? Do you mind sharing what your funding package looked like?
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On 4/8/2018 at 4:57 PM, TFPubHealth said:
Just an update, I checked my application status online and it does say admitted, I haven’t received any formal written acceptance from the school as yet so you may want to check the online portal.
I just asked for an update was told that they are still reviewing my application......
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20 hours ago, hccgrl said:
Thank you. Yea, i have 8+ years of working in health care and 2/8 have been as a project coordinator in community health, so it seems as though I'd have to wait a few more years to apply for that program. They were my dream school for years, until I did a campus tour and met with a handful of faculty for their PhD program... I couldn't get a feel of what they wanted, but it sure as heck seemed like it wasn't me. Granted, that was a different department than the Drph, but still.
Did you have any contact with that department or any faculty? Have you asked them why you were denied?
Wow! 8 years is a lot. I don't think you would need more than that to apply, but what do I know
I had contacted a professor I was interested in working with before I applied and I felt like we had a good connection. I asked about how the admission decision was made/how I could improve and I got the following blanket statement:
"Please note that your application was carefully reviewed by a faculty admissions committee. Due to the large number of applicants, it is essential for the faculty committee to select the most qualified students with the best possible faculty match for maximum success in the doctoral degree. The decisions are final for this admission cycle. However you are welcome to appeal the decision for Fall 2019 with an updated resume and personal statement, and we will add your appeal to the applicant pool for Fall 2019 to be reviewed by the faculty admissions committee."
That does not really tell me a whole lot. Maybe my personal statement needs fine-tuning(?), though I thought I was very concise and specific regarding my interests.
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1 hour ago, hccgrl said:
And @TFPubHealth
Do you know if they offer funding for those applying for the spring semester? I'm interested in applying but don't know if I should just wait until next year.
Also, anyone applying to usf's drph.... How many years of experience do you have ? Is there funding? Feel feel to PM with any info. Thanks!
I applied to USF and was rejected. MPH and 6.5 years of public health experience. Idk what they wanted! lol Per the website DrPH students aren't eligible for doctoral fellowships, but they are eligible for various school scholarships.
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Has anyone heard anything from LOUISIANA STATE (LSUHSC - Community Health Sciences) or FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (FIU - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention)????
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@Eris2018 @Ebou @drphhopeful Just received my rejection from USF. Good luck!
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2 hours ago, NotSoPatientlyWaiting2018 said:
Congratulations!!! And without an interview, that's awesome. Which track? I haven't heard back yet.
Thanks! I was admitted to the Health Management and Policy department. I'm a "reapplicant"(?) and talked with the program manager before I applied on how I could be more successful. No funding though (boo!)
1 hour ago, drphhopeful said:called USF today for an update...didn't give me much info, just that applications are still being reviewed and applicants should be informed within the next month.
*sigh* I don't understand how they make us submit waaaay before everyone else and still can't make admissions decisions over FOUR months later >:-|
6 hours ago, Eris2018 said:I haven't gotten any sort of notice yet. I completed my FAFSA just before it was due. I'm trying to avoid loans at all costs, and hope to find some sort of position with the university as I plan to leave my current employer and will need to relocate to the DMV area. University employees qualify for tuition remission - research personnel qualify the 1st semester coinciding or following the appointment date while staff have to wait 180 days (!) to qualify.
Not sure what your situation is like but maybe this is an option you can consider as well?
There was a deadline for the FAFSA!?!? The Associate Director for Fin. Aid just said I need to have the FAFSA in at least 4 weeks before I plan to begin courses.
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Just got an email from Drexel that an admissions decisions had been made. Logged into the online portal and I was accepted. No financial aid info at this time.
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2 hours ago, Ebou said:
Had an interview USF yesterday and am hoping all goes well. They said they would be making their final decisions the end of this week and begin sending letters out in the next two weeks.
Good luck! What this for the DrPH program?
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29 minutes ago, NotSoPatientlyWaiting2018 said:
I’m also still waiting to hear back from Drexel! They haven’t reached out for an interview, so I’m thinking it’s a likely rejection.
I completely forgot about the interview piece. Not looking forward to the cold, but my sister is doing her PhD in clinical psych there so an acceptance would be extra special. I had emailed the program manager at the end of January and she said "I hope to have updates [for you] by the end of February or early March."
It's early March already; put us out of our misery!!!
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All quiet on the western/all front(s)? What are the schools everyone is still waiting on?
Drexel; USF; LSU (PhD); FIU (PhD); Berkeley; University of Texas; UNC; GWU (Health Policy); Tulane
Waiting Rejected Waitlist Accepted
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22 hours ago, ghint said:
Got an email to check the portal. Rejected! Hope its not a rejection for you guys! Good luck!!
Same here. Not unexpected since @NotSoPatientlyWaiting2018 heard back weeks ago.
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Has anyone applied to either LSU - NOLA (Community Health Sciences) or FIU (Health Promotion and Disease Prevention) PhD programs?
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On 3/1/2018 at 11:26 AM, DRPH Hopeful, MSW said:
Hi all,
Recently rejected from Tulane, Columbia and Harvard. Anyone have any info about Berkeley's selection process?
Ex: Has anyone had an interview with Berkeley for the DRPH?
Thanks!
If you check out the "UC Berkeley Prospective Graduate Students" thread, someone posted that they were accepted to Berkeley's DrPH program. They said they did not have an interview. I also applied and have not heard any news. Good luck to you!
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2 hours ago, Eris2018 said:
I also got into GWU's DrPH program in Health Behavior, but no word on funding. I emailed the assoc. director of assistantships and received a disheartening reply..."There are some assistantships and fellowships that are awarded by faculty during the admissions process. At this time you have been admitted to the program but funding has not been offered. Eligible students could pursue loan funding as an option." I'm not sure if there's some sort of implication here that funding could be offered, at some point? Hesitant to get my hopes up. I'm waiting to hear back from the Director and hoping she'll have more information. I really doubt I would go if no funding or assistantships were available or offered - not sure how I would finance it aside from loans and I have no real interest in adding to my student debt...
I got the same message exact message when I sent him an email. I do not think this means funding will be forthcoming because I had emailed the program director first so if they were going offer something she would have mentioned it. I'm in the same boat re: previous student loan debt.
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@Lrm72 @drph_324 @emjayco @boisdejasmin congrats on your acceptances! I was admitted to GW's Health Policy program today but no word on funding. ?
If you dont mind my asking, how does everyone (except @emjayco) plan on financing their degree if they accept the offer? I thought some type of assistance would be offered (at least thats what I got from my interview). I cant fathom taking out any more student loans on top of what I have. Ughh!!
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1 hour ago, Globalhealthgirl said:
It looks like jr_tnd a few posts up had an interview and heard back about their rejection. Wondering if acceptances will take longer since they usually have the funding notifications with them. Also all the rejection notices so far were from global health.
I interviewed with the Health Policy program at the end of January. I hope what you say is the case and an offer and funding are forthcoming!
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32 minutes ago, Ebou said:
Congrats to all those who have received their acceptances
. Has anyone applied or heard back from USF?
Thanks! I have not heard a peep from USF.
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Just received notification of my acceptance to Tulane for the DrPH in Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences.
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3 hours ago, nma2018 said:
I got into Berkeley's DrPH program today!
Now I am wondering about funding...anyone else heard back today?
Congrats! Did you get an email? I applied but haven't heard anything.
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1 hour ago, Ryan C. Martin-Valenzuela said:
Rejected
Sorry to hear that. Idk what they're looking for.
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Got my decision just now. Good luck!
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18 hours ago, Ryan C. Martin-Valenzuela said:
UNC Chapel Hill - accepted a person on DrPH Thread in Student Doctor Network.
Was it to the DrPH program? I got my first rejection from them last week
. Are you only applying to UT?
How to change your mind/intent...
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Not sure if this is the right place for this post but here goes...
So by April 15th, and I had not heard from all of the schools I applied to but one of my acceptances was to one of my top choices so I told them of my intent to enroll. Fast forward to now and I recently heard from one of the other schools I was waiting on. They have offered me a 3 years support which includes a stipend and tuition waiver. The first school offered me nothing, but my POI was willing to bring me on as a Research Assistant.
My dilemma is how to tell School 1 that I no longer plan to enroll? Earlier on my POI and I both had a very candid conversation about the lack of funding at the institution so I know (or least I hope) that she will understand the amazing opportunity that I have been offered. Would it be okay to call her personally and inform her of this? Obviously, I would make my official notice to the program director and school via email, but I feel that it would be respectful to reach out to her personally since she has already done so much to help me and we have a rapport.
Lastly, would it be improper to ask POI if any funding opportunities are on the horizon that would make attending School 1 over School 2 viable? I really like School 1, but I already have debt from my Master's degree so I can't imagine taking on an additional $50K+.
Help!