Ashdacat
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Happy New Year everyone. I emailed USF to find out when I can expect a decision. I was initially told I would find out in January thru the pre-info meeting (app deadline was Nov 15, 2019), but I emailed the assistant director today. She told me I should find out end of Feb thru March 2020. I may just have a full blown anxiety attack waiting for the decision!!! ?
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15 hours ago, ciara54 said:
Well I spoke too soon! I have an interview with Georgia Southern on Thursday. Wish me luck!
Congrats! That is pretty amazing-you earned that interview. I wish you the best of luck! Let us know how it goes
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On 12/3/2019 at 1:59 PM, ciara54 said:
Ditto, my scores were…meh, which sucks because I invested a lot of time and money in studying. Was also shocked that I scored better on verbal than math (math is my strong suit....or so I thought). I applied to five programs, but only two required the GRE. I hope other aspects of my application shine through since programs say they review apps “holistically”. I also agree that in an ideal world I would pursue a Ph.D., but I can't fathom giving up my current income. Sorry in advance if I offend anyone, but I refuse to be a starving student again. Those were rough times!
And …..Clears throat as I step on my soapbox….I wish schools would get rid of the GRE requirement altogether. It has been proven over and over again to be useless at predicting readiness for grad school. It only shows how well you are at taking the GRE, not how well you may be as a grad student. And, besides the vocab words, none of the material I had to "re-learn", will be useful during my studies or my work in the field. Yet, we, the students, have to waste time and resources to check off a box. I applaud the schools that have already dropped the GRE requirement, realizing that it is nothing more than a barrier and burden on students who want to further their education. For the programs that still require the GRE and pride themselves on evidence-based practice, shame on you……. Steps off of my soapbox.
Any-who, good luck folks! So glad we have this forum to share our experiences during this stressful time. My anxiousness has finally set-in, so I combed through old DrPH forums to get a sense of when I might hear back from my programs. Posting here just in case it's helpful for others.
USF - decisions vary from early-January to mid-March; not sure about interviews
GW - decisions early-March; not sure about interviews
JHU - interview (if necessary) late-January; decisions mid-March
UIC - decisions late-March; not sure about interviews.
Georgia Southern - decisions early April; not sure about interviews.
I totally agree about the GRE. To be honest, I never took it. I live in Tampa, so I only applied to USF DrPH program. Luckily, if you have a 3.5 GPA, USF let's you waive the GRE, which thank goodness, because I probably would've bombed it super hard. I have never been a good test taker but I rock at writing papers. LOL
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On 12/3/2019 at 2:30 PM, ciara54 said:
@Ashdacat Congrats on getting your app in! I have a slight grudge against USF for having an earlier deadline than most other programs. But I'm over it now, ha. Did they say interviews were a standard part of their process? In the 2019 forum someone was accepted on Jan 8, I think without an interview. Any other useful info from the info meeting? I missed it, unfortunately.
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Mine was peaceful. I think it's safe for us to rest our nerves a bit until the new year. That's when all the craziness begins!
Thank you!
I also saw that forum as well about someone getting accepted without an interview. So I brought that up during the info session...I was told that decisions would be sent out in January 2020 and it would say whether you weren't accepted or if you need an interview. I know that for USF, you have to be chosen by one of the staff so they can be a mentor, which would make sense why you have to interview. Other than that, I was told that overall, it's a very holistic process when choosing applicants. They look at your whole application, personal statement, career, etc... which is nice because if you did poorly in one part of your app, you can be strong in other areas and still have a chance of getting accepted.
I agree-I think the road to the new year keeps my mind off USF...then when Jan 1 comes, we can freak out again!! LOL
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It's been 1 full week since I submitted my application to USF. The website for my application says to wait 3-4 weeks for decisions, but when I went to the USF Health Information Meeting, I was told January 2020 is when I would find out if I get an interview. I am so nervous! I know there is nothing I can do about it but wait. Hopefully the holidays can take my mind off of it LOL.
How is everyone else doing? I also hope you guys all have a wonderful Thanksgiving if I don't chat with y'all before then.
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On 11/18/2019 at 9:24 AM, liz2019drph said:
Hi Ashdacat,
I solved it, and it's truly helpful, thank you so much!!! I was not aware there was a live chat in SOPHAS , so I tried the live chat and they quickly asked for my birth date, and test date, and boom - report found and attached to my CAS ID. I also quickly verified the score is me (just to avoid name duplications). All done in less than 3 minutes, now I have complete tests scores attached. Thank you!
I'm very happy it's solved (although I presumed the score was lost so I just ordered an additional score delivery for $20, man, DrPH burns money...)
I am SO glad you got it solved!!!
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On 11/11/2019 at 5:15 AM, liz2019drph said:
Hi everyone and especially international applicants, can I ask how long does it take for TOEFL score to be sent to SOPHAS, starting from the date of the test? I took the test in August and have put SOPHAS code as the recipient, with confidence that I put the code correctly... (checked it many times). But till today there is still no update from SOPHAS on TOEFL score, and despite that I have written to SOPHAS two times, there was no reply at all.
Anyone has similar issues? Or with successful experience that can share with me?
Many thanks and all the best,
Liz
Hi Liz, I don't know how much help I can be, but I will try. I didn't have to take the TOEFL. but..I did have to send documents over to SOPHAS. Were your scores sent electronically or through snail mail? If it was sent electronically, I would say it would take 1-2 days to be received and entered into SOPHAS. If it was sent via mail, I would think maybe a week or so. If you log into SOPHAS, there should be a little Question Mark at the top right of the screen. Once you click on that, it will take you to a Help Center page. The bottom right on the Help Center page has a live chat so you can talk to someone right away. I hope you're able to get it solved!!
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6 hours ago, ciara54 said:
@AshdacatI plan to submit my app to USF today. Good luck! I want to submit everything else by the end of next week so I can at least have a a few weeks of peace before the anxiety creeps in.
Good luck to you too, Ciara. The very next day after I submitted, I received verification from SOPHAS that everything was verified and then I received the email from USF to submit an application thru them which cost $30.00. I am anxious now!!
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Hi everyone. I just submitted my DrPH application for USF yesterday. It is due on 11/15/2019 but finished it a little early. Now it's just the waiting game.
How is everyone else doing?
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On 10/25/2019 at 12:42 PM, DSB said:
Hi everyone,
I'm so glad I found this thread! Does anyone know if there is a similar one for Fall 2020 PhDs?
I am applying to two DrPh programs- Boston University and Johns Hopkins. Both programs are part time and seem pretty flexible. Is anyone here attending any of these programs?
I am also working to apply to two PhD programs- Harvard and Hopkins. I've been told that the GRE quant score is pretty crucial part of the application for these schools. While my verbal score is at the 93rd percentile my quant score is at the 56th percentile. I don't have time to redo the exam and honestly don't want to. Do you think it is still worth applying?
A couple professors have replied favorably and encouraged me to apply, but I'm still not sure.
Thanks in advance for your reply!
Welcome to the thread
For the particular school I applied to (USF), the GRE is waived if you received a 3.5 GPA or higher for your master's degree. In my opinion, I still think you should apply. I know there are a lot of schools that will look at your application holistically. For example, my undergrad isn't the best, but I have a great gpa from grad school. I am assuming you have to write a paper? My advisor told me that shining in the personal statement is important-be genuine. I know USF stated that if you have a poor GRE, they will look at the entire application to see if you make up for it in other areas (volunteer, accomplishments, work history, etc...). I wish you the best of luck.
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Good morning everyone. I am still waiting on one last letter of recommendation from a doctor that I work with (but I rarely see). My application is due on Nov 15. How far in advance should I send him a reminder? I was thinking of touching base with him on Nov 1, but don't want to seem pushy. Any advice?
Thank you!
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On 10/21/2019 at 6:23 PM, ciara54 said:
Hi everyone! I'm applying to USF (Advanced Practice Leadership in Public Health), GW (Health Behavior), UIC, and JHU (Health Equity and Social Justice). I'm working to get my app in for USF since it's due on Nov 15. RE the personal statement, the best advice I got was to be authentic and write from the heart. That's what I did, so hopefully it works out. Good luck!
Hi Ciara! I am applying to USF as well. I am waiting on 1 more LOR to be submitted and finishing up my personal statement. I am also applying to the Advanced Practice Leadership. I am so excited for you.
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1 hour ago, liz2019drph said:
Hello everyone! Thanks for opening this topic. I'm also applying for 2020 fall DrPH. Just completed GRE and TOEFL as English is my second language.
My list is simple:
1. Johns Hopkins
2. Harvard
To me, JHU would be ideal as it allows part-time so I don't have to relocate (currently working in Asia and love my job). Harvard provides wide scope of exchange and networking opportunities, so it's attractive as well.
I started early in March, and now working on the final documents: Personal statement for each school, and update resumé.
Looking forward to discussions with you guys and good luck to all of us!
Welcome to the thread. I wish you the best of luck with your applications-those are amazing schools. When are your deadlines?
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17 hours ago, Future DrPH said:
Hi Ash...just let your statement of purpose flow from your motivations and interests. It should explain your desire to pursue a doctorate, as well as what your research interests might be (if you have an area of study that you can clearly articulate). My best advice is to be genuine and not write to impress...these are read by faculty members who can tell the difference!
Good luck with your writing.
Thank you so much for your advice!
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On 9/30/2019 at 11:55 AM, Future DrPH said:
Hello all...I'm a current student in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health DrPH program and am happy to answer questions you may have as you go through the application and selection process.
Hi! Nice to meet you. Congrats on getting into UNC!
Like I stated above, I don't know why I am having such a hard time writing my personal statement. I think it's because it has to be about me and I am freaking out about it. Any recommendations to make the writing process easier? I truly want to stand out. Thank you
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1 hour ago, SAHH said:
Thank you , same to you. I'm planning to apply to at least 7 schools still haven't finalized it yet but here is is the unofficial list.
- UC-Berkley
- UNC
- Drexel University
- University of Washington
- University of Michigan
Thanks so much! Wow-those are impressive schools. You're going to do great! I have to write a detailed statement of purpose and a personal statement for USF. I am struggling. Writing papers is so easy for me but I think I am over-thinking writing both of these!!
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On 9/22/2019 at 6:21 AM, SAHH said:
Hello, happy to see a thread has started for this application cycle. I'm applying for PhD in Healthcare Management and policy. I was half way through the process of applying last year but then changed my mind so here I am planning on taking the plunge this year hopefully it works out. Already have my list of schools but need to look over it again , take the GRE and start the application process.
I wish you the best of luck! What schools are you planning on applying to?
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On 8/28/2019 at 1:25 PM, Baylis said:
I used to work in the COPH at USF. Good luck! Is that the only program you plan on applying to?
Thank you for the luck! I appreciate it. I just signed up for the COPH info session on Sep 30. It is the only program I am applying to. I currently work at Moffitt Cancer Center on the USF campus so it would be easy for me to attend the on-campus sessions if I got accepted at USF.
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Hello everyone! I am happy to see this thread here and I hope it continues on. I am applying to the University of South Florida for Fall 2020, however the application just opened up and the deadline is Nov 15, 2019. I am applying to the DrPH program with a concentration in Advanced Practice Leadership in Public Health. I already sent in my transcripts to the application site SOPHAS, and I am getting ready to ask for my letters of recommendation!
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I wish you the best of luck!