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  1. I was accepted outright into one program (Tulane! - they are revising their program), wait listed at two (BU and Hopkins... Was ultimately rejected from both, but encouraged to reapply to Hopkins - although they probably say that to everyone), and outright rejected from GW and Rutgers. I don't have much research experience, but I do have a significant work history (10 years) with varied roles (grant writing, coalition coordination, teen sex ed, grant writing, Veterans Health, local health department); and I wrote very clearly about why I want the DrPH and what my goals are from the program. I made sure to reach out to faculty members from each school to learn more about the program and explain my interests (intersection of faith and how it could reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and my desire to create programs that meet Black women where they are AKA in church lol). I think having some experience with qualitative research was helpful, but I don't have any publications. I did however have SOLID recommendation letters. I think that might have made the difference considering how competitive this admissions cycle was. PLUS my grades weren't stellar when you look across undergrad and grad. I graduated from undergrad (10 years ago) with a 2.7... I finished my MPH + certificate with a 3.7ish... So yeah, it's safe to say they look holistically.
  2. Yeah I'm excited about Tulane (and glad to finally know where I'm going!). I had been waitlisted at Hopkins and Boston. I didn't realize Boston's DrPH cohort was so small. I knew someone said 6 in here, but just reading it in the final decision letter was like, wow! Glad to know that even if I wasn't accepted, they still thought I was a great candidate!
  3. Alright! Got my final rejections from Boston and Hopkins (although both of their rejection letters were quite kind!). So Tulane it is! Let me get this ball rolling and start prepping for this move!
  4. Right now I am in the wait and see category, but I'll have more time to think about it next week (my job is supporting a COVID vaccination clinic and I literally have not had time to think about anything but that - outside of checking my email today and seeing a rejection from Rutgers lol)
  5. Rejected from Rutgers. So most likely my decision will be Tulane SPHTM. Im just holding out to see it I can get off of Boston's waitlist
  6. DrPH. I only applied to DrPH programs so I couldn't tell you when admissions decisions for the PhD programs will be coming out.
  7. Got wait listed for BU! So for those who are still waiting, I assume you'll hear shortly. I interviewed and I think the interview went well, there were just a lot of awesome folks applying this year. So I still feel happy about being on the wait list. Accepted: Tulane Waitlisted: Hopkins & BU Rejected: GW Still waiting: Rutgers Hoping to get a decision from Rutgers by the end of the week (HOPEFULLY lol)
  8. Got wait listed for BU! So for those who are still waiting, I assume you'll hear shortly. I interviewed and I think the interview went well, there were just a lot of awesome folks applying this year. So I still feel happy about being on the wait list. Accepted: Tulane Waitlisted: Hopkins & BU Rejected: GW Still waiting: Rutgers Hoping to have that last school decision this week (that's just an estimate).
  9. Just heard back from GW. Got rejected... But I'm alright with it! Still waiting for Rutgers and BU. Glad to be one step closer to finalizing where I'll be in the fall!
  10. I emailed GW today and received my rejection a few hours later lol. BUT! That's okay... 2 more schools to hear from - Rutgers and BU. Accepted: Tulane Waitlisted: JHU Rejected: GWU Glad to be closer to figuring out my final decision!
  11. IAAJ

    New Orleans, LA

    Just got into Tulane SPHTM (downtown) and am wondering where to live. I'd love to know if anyone has any tips (since this thread is fairly old).
  12. I applied to GW, but did not select a concentration I just applied for the general Public Health DrPH, as they are updating the curriculum for Fa21. Also, I haven't heard anything from them, but I didn't think I would until this month based on the email I got when they received my application. Hopefully we receive decisions within the next 2 weeks though!
  13. Congratulations on getting into Hopkins @EnviroDrPH-PhD, @Challenge2025 @HopeFaithandDrPH and @DrPH or Bust !!! I posted it in the other thread that I'm on the wait list for Hopkins, but I'm overjoyed by that! My stats - 2.6 undergrad GPA, 3.6 MPH (7 years to finish) No publications 26th percentile Quant scores on the GRE... I am NOT the typical candidate on this forum. But I do know that ALL things are possible! I'm so excited for you all!
  14. Nope, but just found out I was waitlisted! Hopkins was a reach for me, so Im okay with this!
  15. @EJ_PhD I did not interview with them. But I did speak with multiple faculty members prior to applying, one of whom will be my faculty advisor
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