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    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    On 2/25/2017 at 2:57 AM, aj_h said:

    The latest Harvard Health Policy acceptance is mine. Management track, I just got a phone call an hour ago! I'm extremely excited, and congratulations to all other admits!

    Congratulations!!! Make all of us, Harvard aspirants, proud!! 

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    15 hours ago, 2016Epi said:

    Yeah totally! I'm sure it's different for everyone but I'll share what the professor told me last Spring and hopefully it helps.

    Basically, he said they get a lot of applications and it helps a LOT if they know your name by the time your application hits their desk. I hadn't talked to any POIs before applying last year. I just listed whose research I admired from afar in my statements of purpose. So in the late summer/fall this cycle, I emailed every professor I thought had cool research and asked if I could discuss their work and the program. Some of them said they're not looking for new PhD students, but most of them agreed to talk with me over the phone or meet in person.

    Individually some of them gave me even more feedback, like to emphasize that the projects I'd been on were specific to epidemiology on my CV. I've also submitted my thesis since then, and while it's not published they could at least see that I have done something with heavy stats so I'm sure that helped. I went to a conference which probably didn't hurt. I think most of it came down to talking to POIs beforehand though. One at UCLA actually even said that it was because I emailed her persistently and seemed excited about her work that she thought I'd be a good fit.

    So it was like a double bonus piece of advice because meeting with people helped form a relationship with people at the school, and in turn they gave me more feedback specific to my application. It's like a mini practice application, and you can revise your strategy/ideas before the real thing. Plus, if a POI is not interested, at least it's a mini rejection instead of a big no thank you from the entire school. I wish I'd shared this advice earlier but I didn't know until recently that it was going to work for me.

    Too long; didn't read: meet POIs

    Best of luck!!!

    Thank You Very Much! Much appreciated! And Congratulations!! :-)

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    I sent an email inquiry on my application status in Harvard and I got his reply back - 

    "Applications are presently under review.  You will be notified by email when a decision has been made on your application. Decisions will be available to view by logging into your application using your login and password.  All decisions will be made by early March.

    Sincerely,

    Harvard GSAS Admissions"

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

    in Public Health Forum

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    5 hours ago, light10491 said:

    That's interesting, I thought they sent out acceptances and rejections last week, and only took 3 students for HSRP.

    I was thinking the same and waiting for my rejection letter.. I'm puzzled!! Anyways I'm keeping my fingers crossed.. 

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    i just got an email from  Hopkins -

    "We are delighted to inform you that your application for admission to the following program has been sent for review: 

    PhD in Health Policy and Management (Health Services Research and Policy) for Fall (August) 2017

    Best wishes to you and your application! "

    I don't know what it means in this last hour... I guess they are going to take a look at my application now.. I was thinking my chances are over but this brings back the hope... :-|

     

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    13 hours ago, aj_h said:

    I did interview for the management track, and I know one other person was there for ESS at the same time as me. I'm not sure how any other tracks work, but for management they told me they would try to release decisions by mid to late February.

     

    I got an email Friday evening informing me I was waitlisted at Hopkins for HSR & Policy. They said they could only offer admission to 3 students. I have not yet heard from UC Berkeley. I try to post all of my information in the survey, hopefully it's helpful!

     

     

    Thank You for all that info... 

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    On 2/3/2017 at 10:33 PM, chaosveg said:

    I heard from Hopkins last Thursday to schedule a phone interview. Did it this Wednesday, waiting to hear from them in 2-3 weeks...they said they got more than 200+ applications...so I am not expecting much...

    for HPM? nice! I mean at least you got the interview call.. That's positive! 

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    On 2/4/2017 at 3:39 AM, neuroticnancy said:

    Anyone hear anything from HPM from Harvard, Hopkins, or Berkeley? 

    I'm trying my luck in Harvard & Hopkins.. But no word yet from either... From other folks here it looks like Hopkins has already interviewed the shortlisted candidates.. So I'm thinking may be I didn't make the cut.. :-(

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

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    Undergrad 
    Major/Minor: Production Engineering
     

    Grad School: MS Information Systems, Stevens institute of technology, NJ
    Grad GPA: 3.5
    GRE or Other Test: GRE: 82nd percentile verbal, 70th percentile quant, 82nd percentile written
    Experience/Research: 10 years of work experience in regulatory compliance and FDA regulations in different pharma companies including the pharma giant GSK. Certified project management professional, lean six sigma green belt certified. Have developed  systems for process management while working with GSK. Founder and trainer of a non-profit organisation and owns a Manufacturing industry. I believe it’s never too soon to consider a career in academia—nor too late

    I'm applying to various health policy and management, Strategic management PhD programs

    Applied:UMD

    Pending:Harvard, Johns Hopkins, UNC,  Stockholm school of economics
    Accepted:

    Rejected:
    Waitlisted:

    I'm counting on my experience in the field!

     

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