Ikigai1896

This is wonderful Qantu, thanks so much. I’ve been reflecting on my Harvard app a lot, considering that it is my dream school. I’ll get in touch after I hear back from all my schools. Thanks again! 

Dear all, it has been quite a journey. You are an amazing group! Congratulations to all of you who got into their dream programs, my best wishes for the ones who got waitlisted and the ones who will apply next year. I would like to offer an additional piece of advice from my own experience and after talking to applicants admitted PhD Epi programs at JHU, Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. First, most of them did their undergrad and masters at top 10 schools but there were a few exceptions (international and/or low ranked programs in the US). Second, having an affiliation/experience at UN organizations definetely helps. Third, publications and work experience help a lot if they are closely related to the program you are applying to. Fourth, it is pivotal to build a comprenhensive trajectory that clearly speaks to why the PhD (in your chosen track) is a logical step in your career. Fifth, significant research experience (maybe 2+ years) that is well aligned to your desired program. Overall, in everything you do, try to related it to your area/track of interest and specific area of interest and population of interest. Avoid spreading all around (i.e. adults + children + hiv + cancer, etc). This is what quality over quantity would mean in this context. Sixth, align your career goals to your specific area of interest. Dream big but also be realistic. For instance, if you want to lead a UN agency you should at least have some exposure to it through an internship/work, current collaborators, etc. Be specific and have a realistic plan in your head. Also, break your overall goal into short, medium and long term sub goals.
I believe that the stronger factor would be the real world impact (specific to your track) your were able to achieve with your work/publications. For example, a policy being started/changed based on your research. Resources being allocated to a program/emergency situation based on your advocacy work, etc. 
@Mamitis Hope this is a bit helpful 😃

This is wonderful Qantu, thanks so much. I’ve been reflecting on my Harvard app a lot, considering that it is my dream school. I’ll get in touch after I hear back from all my schools. Thanks again! 

@dreamland_83 I just committed to the global health leadership droh program at Indiana too for Fall 2024!

Reminder to please let schools know if you’ve decided to not go ahead with them!! Let’s all keep our hopes up ❤️❤️❤️

I'm guessing here but something that may have been strong in my application was alignment. I have experience leading programs in a specific area of public health and detailed how I planned to apply the DrPH in that specific area in my statement of purpose. I then shared that with my recommendation writers so they could speak to my ability to carry out that plan. 
I did have a high MPH gpa but havent been first author on any publications. Co-author on a handful. 
I'll also just share I was rejected years ago from Brown's Epi PhD. It hurt then but really doesn't matter at all now. Just another twist in my path. You all will reach your goals with the amount of passion for public health that comes through on this forum alone. 

I just wanted to pop in here and say that when I was using Gradcafe back in 2012 for my master’s applications, I never saw so many kind and supportive individuals in one place. Best of luck to you all - you’re all amazing public health professionals! I hope the world continues to benefit from the work you all do. 

Appreciate this perspective -- it gives all of us some hope for movement on the waitlist! For JHU DrPH, I think several people apply for the Bloomberg fellowship as their primary source of funding, so if they don't get the fellowship, some might decline their spot or defer admission for a year to try again for the fellowship funding.

While I think you’re right I wouldn’t lose hope yet- the reason being that DrPh (as opposed to PhD) is not funded.. so unfortunately sometimes people have to pass on the opportunity based on personal circumstances and fellowship availability. I hope everything works out for everyone, and I respect your realistic view of the process (having been through this), but don’t lose hope until you there’s reason to!  

I am still holding on to hope that not all acceptances and waitlists have come out yet. I am not seeing all HPM tracks out or Women's repro in the Results page either. Still early in the day! Going to be an optimist for the next few hours 🙂

While I think you’re right I wouldn’t lose hope yet- the reason being that DrPh (as opposed to PhD) is not funded.. so unfortunately sometimes people have to pass on the opportunity based on personal circumstances and fellowship availability. I hope everything works out for everyone, and I respect your realistic view of the process (having been through this), but don’t lose hope until you there’s reason to!  

Hi, I received it Monday 3/4. I received an email to check the portal. 
 
@lkigai1896, sorry I thought I hit reply but I didn't paste the quote. This response is for you. 

Hey— when did you receive this decision?

Despite the shitshow this cycle felt like- I still have this unexplainable hope in my heart regarding our life/career trajectories - and how the best possible outcome will be revealed to us time (possibly retrospectively and on the time scale of years)

Despite the shitshow this cycle felt like- I still have this unexplainable hope in my heart regarding our life/career trajectories - and how the best possible outcome will be revealed to us time (possibly retrospectively and on the time scale of years)

Despite the shitshow this cycle felt like- I still have this unexplainable hope in my heart regarding our life/career trajectories - and how the best possible outcome will be revealed to us time (possibly retrospectively and on the time scale of years)

Despite the shitshow this cycle felt like- I still have this unexplainable hope in my heart regarding our life/career trajectories - and how the best possible outcome will be revealed to us time (possibly retrospectively and on the time scale of years)

Despite the shitshow this cycle felt like- I still have this unexplainable hope in my heart regarding our life/career trajectories - and how the best possible outcome will be revealed to us time (possibly retrospectively and on the time scale of years)

Best of luck everyone❤️ I know this week might feel tense, but atleast it feels good to know how close we are to knowing 

Best of luck everyone❤️ I know this week might feel tense, but atleast it feels good to know how close we are to knowing 

Best of luck everyone❤️ I know this week might feel tense, but atleast it feels good to know how close we are to knowing 

Best of luck everyone❤️ I know this week might feel tense, but atleast it feels good to know how close we are to knowing 

Thank you so much. I feel it. Took 2 Benadryl just to ensure I didn't lay awake all night. Peace to all. 

Best of luck everyone❤️ I know this week might feel tense, but atleast it feels good to know how close we are to knowing 

Reminder to please let schools know if you’ve decided to not go ahead with them!! Let’s all keep our hopes up ❤️❤️❤️