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@DrJackPhD(c) thanks for doing this!! I am an international student with a math major. I went straight to a master degree in math as well, but I had a concentration in neuroscience. After 6 years of professional experience in economics and healthcare consulting I want to apply to a PhD program in Public Health with a concentration on Health Policy/economics. I am interested in doing research using data science and behavioral insights to reduce healthcare access in my country. 1. Would you advice me to go for a MPH as a second masters? 2. I have a published article in epidemiology from my undergrad years but nothing recently. I am planning to engage as a research assistant, however I am not sure if I can get "enough" experience before the application process 3. For me, this is a career change, from math modelling to something more applied. What would your advice be to make this transition smoother? Thanks again!

@CaliforniaBurritoAreGreat I got admitted to my dreamed program, the MPP at Harris. I only applied to Harrris (maybe not strategically wise). I'm an international student with a science background (MSc.in Math). The MPP would mean a career change into the social sciences, so getting financial aid from my government is not an option. My governmen would only provide funding for a PhD in Science, since that is not my case I feel this is a dead end...but I'm fighting to solve it . I'm going to submit the scholarship reconsideration because I really need to increase the financial aid. Could you please give me advice on the points I should be including in my reconsideration statement?, I feel it would be great to have the point of view of a preson who has already succeeded through this step. If you allow me, I will send you my draft. My contact bcjg23@yahoo.com. Thank you very much!