stothmonster

Well as far as gpa, and other experiences I think that it will boast well on your application, I can see where your GRE scores may have you concerned but I think its not the ONLY factor of your application. On the other-hand I am coming from a very bizarre background with a later in life decision to get an MPH so I am really hoping I can compete against everyone! I have 161/162 ( don't remember which is which) and a 4.5 on my GRE but my Gpa is only about 3.5 but I have a BA in humanities and a BS in science and I had two jobs in school It definitely impacted my gpa. One of my jobs however is what drew me into public health - I worked for a university gym and I was certified in various levels of first aid for 6 years and I had a lot of experience in responding to medical emergencies, as well as leading responses, training others etc. I have 2 years of research experience in inorganic chemistry and a publication - its not quite related but I hope that it at least helps! I have deans and presidents lists, etc, but also I studied abroad for a year, I speak 2.5 languages and I'm currently living overseas (it will be 2 years prior to matriculating) I applied to programs in epi with focuses on infectious disease and global health. I think my gpa and GRE are at the standards of most schools but I worry about my experiences - especially considering there are many MDs applying to these programs and career scientists returning from years of work.