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  1. Hi all! I need some advice... I would like to apply for either a MA or PhD in Medical Sociology or Demography for the Fall 2014 semester. I'm currently working on my MPH at a large university in Boston. After two semesters, I realized that this program is not a great fit for me. The program is very large (my incoming cohort was just under 400). The core courses for the degree had between 40-90 students. And even in upper level graduate courses, I am in classes with 30-50 other students. I want to get into a program that is significantly smaller, but I don't know what my chances are because my MPH GPA is a 2.92. I wasn't horrible in undergrad with a Sociology major GPA of 3.91. But my classes were smaller and my professors knew me. I have two years of research experience and one semester as a TA, both during my undergrad. My GRE scores for Quantitative and Writing weren't horrible, but I could definitely improve my Verbal score. Do you think I should even apply to another grad program for next year or take a year off and do something else? Thank you in advance!
  2. I was in a similar situation a couple of weeks ago. To attend the top tier (and more expensive) school in Public health with a small funding package, or to attend an unranked Sociology program with full funding. A friend of mine told me to think about these questions. which program will definitely help you move toward your goal; what is your next goal? does your school have the resources to help you? which is more important to you, money or the quality of the program; are you willing to let money guide your decision? can you see yourself living in the state of your program; can you see yourself being happy there? is this the state where you will be living in the future after school? will this program help you build the networks that will help you find a job or move on to your next career step? I chose to go the Public Health route since because there were more resources not only at the school but within the city of the school. If you have any questions, you can PM me. Good luck!
  3. has anyone heard back from UBC?
  4. I emailed the person from grad student services, she said by the end of the month. So VERY soon!
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