linnbear
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17 minutes ago, FrozenFreshMeat said:
I'm so sorry to see your post…just want to give you a big e-huge. Don't feel bad since you don't know what will happen before the infamous April 15th.
This is my application cycle #2. At the time when I got full rejections back to 2 years ago, I was determined to try again. It's not until I had been rejected did I realize how much I want to pursue a PhD. So…on the other hand, it may be a good sign for you to pursue the real life you want. A PhD is never equal to susccessful careers anyway.
Hang in there & Don't take rejections too hard & Glad you are figuring out your choice by this exploratory journey & my e-hug
Thank you for the encouragement. My first reaction was to apply for another cycle if I got rejected this round, but then I realized not much about my application would change. If anything my application would be even weaker 1 or 2 years down the road as my career becomes more "corporate". I left my research job 1.5 years ago because of finances and from a graduate program perspective, I can't imagine this being looked at favorably no matter what my reason was. Being in NYC also doesn't help haha.
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I just got my rejection email from BU. I was waiting for it since I wasn't invited to prospective student day. So that's 4/8 rejections and 4/8 radio silence haha.
I think I just wasted my money applying and don't think I'll be trying for another cycle. Before I applied, I struggled with whether I should apply at all. My career is going well otherwise and doing a PhD would just be more of a financial burden. Since PhD programs have the same hesitation about me, it's now more affirmative that I shouldn't pursue a PhD.
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2 hours ago, HIVEpiHopeful said:
Anyone still waiting on UNC epi?
24 minutes ago, Epi2018Fall said:Has anyone heard back from Berkeley epi?
Forever waiting.
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38 minutes ago, EpiNYC said:
For those who were waiting on UCLA -- I just got rejected (le sigh). 3/3 on the rejections - waiting on 4 more
Feels like I just wrote that myself. I also just got my rejection notification from them and I'm 3/3 on the rejections. Now just waiting on 5 more. I didn't have interviews anywhere though. I didn't realize my application was THAT weak...
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1 hour ago, epi_aspire said:
Thanks for the update! When did they tell you this?
Last Wednesday!
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15 minutes ago, epi_aspire said:
Does anyone know when Columbia Epi is planning to release decisions?
They told me they hoped to notify people by end of the month.
12 minutes ago, beepboopbeepboop said:Guys, I know I'm being super impatient / slowly descending into madness, but I feel like March is crazy late, especially compared to the other disciplines! Give us the news, people!
Yes, I agree. March seems late considering we have to commit in April...
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17 minutes ago, geneticepid2018 said:
Guys, check your UNC portal - my admission decision was there but I didn't receive an email.
I checked my spam and the portal since it seems like this has happened to quite a few people. My status still says "submitted" ahhh. The wait is agonizing!
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Anyone apply Pharmacoepi for UNC? It seems like decisions for the Epi department are starting to come out. I was told they'd be done notifying applicants by beginning of March.
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27 minutes ago, 00ber said:
No, I didn't have an interview. So if you haven't heard anything, it doesn't necessarily mean you've been rejected! Good luck!
Thank you for your response. So some of us still have hope for UNC haha.
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My decision was posted in MyPath for JHU (Epi). I did not get an e-mail notification. It seems like a lot of people's decisions are up.
Rejected: Emory, JHU
Heard nothing from: BU, Brown, UNC, Columbia, Berkeley, UCLA
I'm definitely feeling disappointed with myself. I knew I wasn't the "perfect" applicant with the best numbers or publications, but I thought I would at least get a few interviews and 1 acceptance. It's looking I'm on the path for 8/8 rejections.
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13 minutes ago, 00ber said:
I JUST GOT MY FIRST ACCEPTANCE!!! The relief is extreme! UNC epidemiology PhD with my first choice of advisor
Good luck to everyone! I think several programs will be delivering decisions this week.
Congratulations! Did you interview? I haven't heard anything from them since I applied, so I'm assuming it's a dragged out rejection :(.
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39 minutes ago, ceterisparibus9 said:
For any Brown Epi Folk:
"Good morning [redacted],
I hope this email finds you well. We haven't sent out any decisions but expect to by the end of the month. Your application is currently under review.
If you have any questions, please let me know."
Received this morning. At least we know it won't be past this month...
Did you get invited to their prospective student day?
I didn't so I'm assuming they're just waiting until the end of the month to send my rejection notification.. bahhh.
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28 minutes ago, 00ber said:
@linnbear Haven't heard from UNC or JHU either. Just curious, what's your concentration within epi?
Pharmacoepidemiology. At JHU, I applied under "General & Methodology" track since pharmacoepi was under this.
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Anyone else still not hear from ANYWHERE for Epi? So far:
Rejection: Emory
No word from: UNC Chapel Hill, UCLA, Berkeley, BU, Brown, JHU, Columbia
I'm starting to think this application cycle was a complete bust for me...
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I applied to the General Epi and Methodology track at Hopkins. Haven't heard anything...
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2 hours ago, jjj02027 said:
I also wonder whether 'no interview' equates to 'no admission'. It seems difficult to tell from the results survey page whether all candidates are interviewed prior to admissions, given that not everyone who applied will have uploaded their results/statuses (it would definitely be interesting to see how many candidates were accepted without interview, but we'll never know!). Also, as you say, institutions may go case-by-case in conducting interviews. So we'd probably be second-guessing, and as @west_k say if you really want to know probably best to check programme websites or contact the adcoms. However, I think things are pretty much out of our hands at this point...
I am also wondering this and expecting the worst. I have heard nothing except for a rejection. I asked Berkeley if they conduct interviews for PH PhDs and I was told it was on a case by case bases.
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To be honest, I would choose to concentrate in Epi or Biostats and for the elective courses, take the community health courses you are interested in. I concentrated in EHS for my MPH, which is a much more specific topic than Epi or Biostats. A more general concentration with a strong foundation in quantitative skills will give you more job opportunities. Now, when I apply to jobs, I generally leave my concentration off my resume. None of the jobs I've had since graduating with my MPH have been EHS related, but rather analytical.
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1 hour ago, EpiNYC said:
Hey all. I reached out to UCLA to see when we may expect to hear back. Got this:
Thank you for writing, I hope this finds you well. The Department will submit its recommendations for PhD applications by the end of next week. Official decisions and notifications will come from the Fielding School and UCLA Graduate Division. Admitted candidates may expect emails from prospective advisors inviting them to meet further by phone, Skype, or in person.”
This is from the EPI department. So I wonder if I don’t get an interview request that is probably a big fat “no”
I'm also Epi and I haven't heard a peep from them either.. besides several emails telling me they couldn't find (but they found it again.. oh but they didn't again.. oh but they found it again) my supplemental app the past 1-2 weeks. That itself has been making really really nervous.
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17 minutes ago, pbcup said:
I haven't heard back from most of my programs, including those that other people already have interviews/acceptances such as UNC, Brown, and BU... The anticipation/anxiety is killing me.
Doesn't help that I'm not a citizen and funding is tough.
Me neither (besides a generic rejection email). It's only mid January, so don't worry yet. Same thing I'm telling myself hahaha!
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10 minutes ago, FrozenFreshMeat said:
UNC's decision process to me is a bit "non-traditional"
From my past experience (2016 cycle), POI emailed me in late February saying "just reviewed" my application; interview was in mid-March; wait-list was in early April and formal rejection came late April.....
Hope this helps!
Hmm thanks for sharing! I am wondering if they review what they deem to be "weaker" applicants later and then send rejections late on. I hope this isn't the case. It's only mid January so I guess I should not panic yet. Besides a generic rejection email from Emory, I haven't heard anything from the 8 programs I applied to :(.
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It seems like a lot of people have already heard back from UNC Epi for interview requests and some even have acceptances. UNC was my first choice and I haven't heard anything. I'm assuming it' a no go for me.
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35 minutes ago, EpiNYC said:
I did! And I have heard nothing. Tbh it’s probably my top choice given the potential mentor I identified is doing work very similar to what I want to do!! So the anticipation is kill me.
I haven't heard anything either besides emails asking me if I filled out the UCLA application too (which I did). I forwarded the receipts I got and was told all was well. Then I got another email saying they still couldn't find it.... and then another email saying they found it again.
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5 minutes ago, hccgrl said:
I would reach out to one of the programs and explain your situation and that you would like to know if they received your sophas application.
They all have confirmed that they received my application and have started reviewing, but I guess I'm paranoid that not having the "Verified" status is looked down upon.
PhD applicants: Fall 2018
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Best of luck to you
! I'll see how the rest of this cycle turns out for me, but I am doubtful I will be applying again.