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Thanks mama, we can do this!

Hi everyone, just wanted to update that I applied to 3 DrPH programs and 1 PhD. So far 1 rejection at UNC, interviewed at Indiana University still waiting to hear, and just got accepted to USF after interviewing 2 weeks ago. The PhD program I applied to Maastricht Univ, Netherlands. Has a pretty good reputation and also a part-time program tailored for working professionals. I was also accepted there. I am incredibly lucky to have been accepted in at least 2 schools given that I cannot stop working full-time nor did I want to retake the GREs. With most schools dropping GRE requirement I felt this was my one chance! Though I'm still waiting for Indiana, I have already decided I will go with Maastricht because I work in Africa and it's easier and cheaper to fly to Europe for classes than the USA. I wish everyone that is still waiting the best! I am a working mom with 2 small kids so my plate is already overflowing but I didn't give up and I hope you won't either. I also encourage everyone who did not gain acceptance to broaden their net when reapplying.

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Hi everyone! Is anyone applying to Indiana University DrPH or UNC program? Apparently they are sister programs. IU was developed based on UNC program and follows same structure.

Hi all, planning to apply to USF and UNC because their programs are distance learning. Currently working abroad so options are limited.

Hi everyone! So glad to have found this forum. I am planning on applying for few DrPh programs. I am based abroad so I'm only looking into schools with distance programs. So far the ones I found are USF, UNC and Indiana University. My GRE scores expired years ago and luckily these schools have dropped GRE requirement. A bit background: Undergrad 3.5 GPA majored in Chemistry. MPH Epidemiology with 3.3 GPA. Collectively I have 10 (5 were post masters) year work experience working in public health at NIH, GWU (alma mater) HHS and Dpt of State office of Global AIDS coordinator. I've been working for past 2 years as a technical advisor in southern Africa working in HIV/AIDS and I'm still here. I have also co-authored 13 articles and one commentary recently published on Lancet Global Health. I don't know if my application is strong enough. My GRE isn't the strongest and I just can't try to retake the GRE. I would love to hear anyones advise/experience and also knowledge of the DrPH programs in the above-mentioned universities. One thing I noticed for UNC those recently accepted have like 20+ years experience and I wonder if I even have a shot. Thanks for reading this far!