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MPH (GPA: 3.7-ish? writing this from memory). Eight years of experience post-MPH. I have had many jobs, honestly. They are a mix of research and evaluation roles (and one program management role) across the federal government, two large hospital systems, one foundation/think tank, and two non-profits (both director-level positions). I served as PI/PD on a community-based research project for 2.5 years. I'm first author on one peer-reviewed journal article and co-author on several web-based research reports. I took a lot of time crafting my personal statements, tailoring them to each program, and trying to paint a clear picture of how each specific DrPH program will close the gap between where I am now (and how my experiences collectively shaped me) and where I want to go (which focused more on the impact I want to have and less on a job title). Hope this helps!

Re: Tulane DrPH — I was accepted today via email at 4:12 p.m. ET to check the Application Status Portal. I don't know if all decisions went out today (I haven't checked the results page), but when I was waitlisted last year, I remember the email came on a Friday (March 10, 2023).

Yes, I was accepted to NYU GPH DrPH on Friday, Mar 1st at 12:15 PM ET with an email saying to check the status page.

January 9th

I applied to DrPH programs at UIC, Tulane, Hopkins, NYU, and SUNY Downstate for Summer/Fall 2024 entry. UIC DrPH: Accepted on 2/6, asked for an extension to 3/15 to respond, and they said that's fine (they told me numerous applicants have asked for extensions to consider the offer) NYU DrPH: Have interview scheduled for 2/22 Tulane: No response yet, I was told they plan to release decisions the week of March 4th. SUNY Downstate: Nothing yet; when I asked whether it was possible I could receive a decision by March 1st, they said, "it's possible" Hopkins: No response yet, assuming decisions will come out March 1st or 2nd like they have in previous years