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Does anyone have any experience/opinions on the University Village apartments?

I'll go first! I work as a data manager for a pediatric obesity clinic after graduating with my BA in psychology last spring. Prior to graduation, I volunteered in the obesity clinic for about a year and also completed 3 years of bio research (the effects of iron deficiency on the cardiovascular system). I decided to apply to MPH programs with a concentration in community health and education at 8 schools: U Pittsburgh, U Minnesota, U of Illinois at Chicago, SUNY at Buffalo, SUNY at Albany, Ohio State U, NYU, and CUNY's Hunter College. My applications were finished the first week of December. So far, I've been accepted to Minnesota, and Pitt. I'm leaning heavily towards Minnesota at this point.

Hello! I started my program search this month, but I'm quite confused. I have several friends also applying to graduate schools, but to doctoral programs in biology/psychology/chemistry, etc. They keep stressing the importance of matching up research interests with faculty at potential schools. Is this something I need to also stress in my own search, and is it important to contact these faculty members prior to applying? Thanks in advance!