shmuey
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm also considering applying to certificate programs, which most schools seem to roll the credits over into their masters programs. This might be a somewhat costlier route, but might be the best path for me to actually prove I can succeed. Any thoughts?
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As titled, I didn't get accepted to any of my 3 schools. While the reality has still yet to set in (the last "you fail" letter came Saturday), I still want to go to graduate school for my MPH but am not really sure how to better my credentials so that for 2012 I can actually be happy with the mail I receive. Step 1 is to find a job in the field, but that's not going to be extremely easy. Obviously it won't hurt to retake the GRE and increase that score, but other than those 2 things, what can I really do? I'm not going back to take undergrad classes, and I'll only be able to take 1 course as a non-degree student (which I'm heavily contemplating). I am considering calling up the admissions office and asking them directly how I can enhance my position, but I honestly don't know who to talk to. Worst of all, I only have effectively August thru January to improve my credentials before I'll have to be resubmitting applications. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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"That school was too far away, now you can stay local and we can hang out!"
"You're definitely smart, I'm sure you'll be able to get in somewhere else." (after having been rejected from every school thus far)
"I'm sure you'll get accepted by your alma mater." (after have just stated that I was rejected there)
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Found out both while at work. The first made me angry for the reasons I was given (this was via email from a counselor...I have yet to receive an official letter) and the second actually made me cry (fortunately I'm the first into work, and I really was confident I'd get into this part time program.) This made me feel less like a man, and made me even more upset lol. Oh well, still waiting for rejection #3.
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I just received an automated email to apply to Drexel's program, app fee being waived. Still haven't heard back from my other schools, and I know absolutely nothing about Drexel aside from its awful location in Philly. Anybody out there have some knowledge of the program?
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I'm not so sure about the "not living in an episode of the Wire". I live in Baltimore and go to Hopkins. I moved last year b/c a dead body was found in the dumpster of my building. No I'm not kidding. I lived in downtown Baltimore and moved to Mt.Vernon. Two weeks ago a friend's car got broken into right outside her apt building in Mt Vernon. I absolutely LOVE Hopkins and have no regrets coming here. But I do regret having moved to Baltimore. I would suggest moving to one of the 'burbs close to Baltimore like Towson, which is really nice and affordable. You will need a car to commute, but you probably should have a car in Baltimore anyway. Its tough to get around for groceries and such without a car in this city. The bus system is not reliable.
You've clearly had a bad experience then. I have multiple friends that live on the east end of Patterson Park (which many claim as shady) and have had zero issues. And if you desire to not live that close to Hopkins (and I don't blame anybody for that) but still want to live in the city, there are great alternatives such as Federal Hill, Mt. Vernon near the harbor, or even as far as Roland Park. Towson is a bit of an extreme, but absolutely a very clean and nice burb.
And where were you living when they found the body?
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College Park is not that great, not that terrible.
It has a lot of chain restaurants as well as independents;
the "book exchange" shop is disappointing,
there are a few independent bars and shops;
it's not very pedestrian friendly.
There's a UMD shuttle to various transportation hubs, I think.
Also, if you drive, it gets reeeeaaally congested. I do like the College Park campus, though. I've never lived in the College Park area, just worked there, so I can't really speak for where the "good neighborhoods" are to live in. I've heard good things about Hyattsville, I think (?? somebody else can chime in here). It's probably best to compare prices of rental housing on craigslist, figure out what the cheapest areas are, then make a point not to live in those areas.
I lived there during undergrad, so I can vouch that the area is not the classiest, but the campus itself is nice. There are plenty of places to eat at (mostly chains tho) and you're only about a 25 minute metro ride to DC. There are plenty of safe neighborhoods within walking distance of the university, and depending how hard you look, rent isnt that bad. Rooms in a shared house can be had for ~$600/mo, although apartments can be extremely high (up to $2000/mo for a 2BR/2bath apartment). If you have a vehicle, there are plenty of cheap places to live within 10 miles of the school (look at Laurel, Columbia..which is a bit further). Don't head closer to DC tho, its definitely dirtier and not cheap. If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me.
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I'm a Baltimore resident and live in nearby Mt. Vernon. I love Baltimore and would encourage you to not be intimidated. The key is to have common sense (don't walk alone at night etc.). There is a lot to enjoy about the city and I wouldn't let fear determine your fate. Also, here's a blog that you may be interested in from a Hopkins student that had the same feelings as you on the outset but has grown to the love the area.
http://hopkins.typepad.com/kate/2008/12 ... pkins.html
Hope this helps.
I too am a Baltimore resident (but a male) and honestly have not had any issues living in the city, and have heard of very little issues among my friends which are spread out across the city. Like Emolino says, just have common sense. The area directly surrounding Hopkins is a little shady, but the surrounding areas where you'd want to live are not bad at all. Look into areas such as Canton, Patterson (south of the park, not north), and Mt. Vernon. Certain parts of Fells Point are fine as well, just don't go too far north. TONS of individuals in their mid 20's-30's live in the area, and there are always rooms for rent on Craigslist, from normal people like you. Just check it out and don't be afraid. But under no circumstance should you be walking around Hopkins late at night, and never alone. Hope this helps :-)
As for being burglarized...this doesn't happen (ok, sometimes it does, but its not that common). Obviously you don't leave your doors and windows unlocked, but otherwise its not a common thing. Don't ever leave anything visible in your car either. This is a city, but its not like you're living in an episode of The Wire.
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Hey there! Just discovered this forum, and really wish it had been sooner. I just sent off my application to Tennessee's MS/MPH Public Health Nutrition last night. I'm also applying to both Maryland school's, and started looking at the Texas-Houston MPH program. Unfortunately my submissions to SOPHAS were majorly delayed and I wasn't able to apply to Pitt's MS/MPH program, which I am still extremely interested in....might apply for Spring 2012 as it seems the program accepts for both terms. Anybody else experience major delays w/ SOPHAS? Anyway, good luck to all!
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I am worried about the timing of my GRE and would greatly appreciate any advice
I took the GRE on December 31st and one of the programs I am applying to has a “hard deadline” of January 15th. (The “soft deadline” was in December, and I submitted the rest of my application materials prior to it..)
I know I should have taken the GRE earlier – I had it scheduled for a different time but life intervened – but I am nevertheless concerned the scores will not arrive on time. I know people who have taken it who received their official scores after the 10-15 day window.
I am curious what you guys think – should I contact the university? What should I say?
Thanks!
I too am curious about this. I took the GRE on NYE as well (terrible idea right??) and had one of my deadlines for Jan 5 (today), which I submitted the application last night. I went ahead and emailed the counselor I have been in constant contact with and am hoping this wont be an issue.
Deposited at 1 school, just got into another...
in Decisions, Decisions
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I put down a deposit for an online program after getting rejected from my state university program (both are part time) and assuming I'd get rejected from the other state universities full time program. Yesterday I got accepted into the full-time program and even though this should be an easy decision it's turning out to be harder than I expected. Although the online program will cost double, I'd be able to work full-time, pay my living expenses, and pay some of the tuition (the rest in loans). If I go to the full-time program I'll be able to get some part-time work that hopefully will cover my living expenses but none of the tuition. It will also obviously change my lifestyle for 2 years, albeit a welcomed struggle :-) The other major issue lies in that the online program doesn't offer epidemiology (only global health or health policy) and the full-time program is in epi. Epi is definitely what I'm most interested in, mainly because course content and how what I've read has convinced me it will offer a better and wider range of job opportunities. Am I delusional? To top it off I am expecting a job offer this week for significantly more money (but not enough to skip school). Is this really an easy decision to go back to school full-time as a 28 year-old? Sorry for the rant!