moon.ari Posted April 12, 2021 Posted April 12, 2021 Hey guys. Do you guys think the “prestige” of the university makes a big difference? I’m torn between Guelph and “more prestigious” universities, even though I genuinely like the layout of Guelph’s program more. What do you guys think about the MPH at Guelph? Is it well reputed?
Mai86 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Hi I have applied to the Health Quality PhD program at Queen’s. Haven’t heard back yet!I emailed the department and was told that my application is under cautious review. Anyone knows what could that mean?
bbj Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Hey guys, Idk if this is the right place to ask this but maybe someone here will know ... If I take an extra year to a semester to upgrade as part of my degree, how is that looked at by universities? (this means I will be graduating in 5.5 to 6 years (total)) Is this an issue? is it better if i graduate then upgrade ? what are you thoughts please let me know
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) On 4/13/2021 at 12:35 AM, bbj said: Hey guys, Idk if this is the right place to ask this but maybe someone here will know ... If I take an extra year to a semester to upgrade as part of my degree, how is that looked at by universities? (this means I will be graduating in 5.5 to 6 years (total)) Is this an issue? is it better if i graduate then upgrade ? what are you thoughts please let me know Expand If you graduate and then upgrade, some schools won't count the courses you take as a non-degree student as part of your final GPA calculation (ie. UofT MPH) Edited April 13, 2021 by Excel725
bbj Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 12:43 AM, Excel725 said: If you graduate and then upgrade, some schools won't count the courses you take as a non-degree student as part of your final GPA calculation (ie. UofT MPH) Expand so it's better I stay in my degree?
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 12:44 AM, bbj said: so it's better I stay in my degree? Expand I would confirm with potential schools you're specifically interested in before you make your decision! bbj 1
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 9:50 PM, Excel725 said: I've heard that it's about 40 students! Expand What is your top choice btw?
MPH0921 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 11:24 PM, moon.ari said: Hey guys. Do you guys think the “prestige” of the university makes a big difference? I’m torn between Guelph and “more prestigious” universities, even though I genuinely like the layout of Guelph’s program more. What do you guys think about the MPH at Guelph? Is it well reputed? Expand I highly doubt this is considered. Many students, including myself, fall into this mindset, at some point, but in my opinion, in the end, what counts is whether you will have the knowledge, experience and connections to secure a good position, following completion of the program. So if you feel that this program will provide you the skills and experiences to pursue a specific job or work environment or other educational goals, go for it. tournesol 1
cheesecakelover Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 11:24 PM, moon.ari said: Hey guys. Do you guys think the “prestige” of the university makes a big difference? I’m torn between Guelph and “more prestigious” universities, even though I genuinely like the layout of Guelph’s program more. What do you guys think about the MPH at Guelph? Is it well reputed? Expand On 4/13/2021 at 1:20 AM, SparklersG said: I highly doubt this is considered. Many students, including myself, fall into this mindset, at some point, but in my opinion, in the end, what counts is whether you will have the knowledge, experience and connections to secure a good position, following completion of the program. So if you feel that this program will provide you the skills and experiences to pursue a specific job or work environment or other educational goals, go for it. Expand ^^^ my exact thoughts as well! MPH0921 1
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 @SparklersGwhat is your top choice? MPH0921 1
MPH0921 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) On 4/13/2021 at 1:15 AM, Excel725 said: What is your top choice btw? Expand It was UofT Epi but I recently got offered a job which I most likely won't be able to accept if I choose to go for UofT, so I'm considering my other options (Guelph and Brock) right now. Hbu? Edited April 13, 2021 by SparklersG
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 1:31 AM, SparklersG said: It was UofT Epi but I recently got offered a job which I most likely won't be able to accept if I choose to go for UofT, so I'm considering my other options (Guelph and Brock) right now. Hbu? Expand I like UofT and Guelph rn! When do you have to accept your job offer by?
MPH0921 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 1:38 AM, Excel725 said: I like UofT and Guelph rn! When do you have to accept your job offer by? Expand this friday lol
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 1:43 AM, SparklersG said: this friday lol Expand Have you already heard back from Guelph and Brock?
MPH0921 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 1:43 AM, Excel725 said: Have you already heard back from Guelph and Brock? Expand Yeah I've heard from both
BoxingAndMPH Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 12:09 AM, Mai86 said: Hi I have applied to the Health Quality PhD program at Queen’s. Haven’t heard back yet!I emailed the department and was told that my application is under cautious review. Anyone knows what could that mean? Expand Hey! I don’t think it’s a big deal, I think they mean they’re just reviewing your file (along with a bunch of other people.
MPH0921 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 1:50 AM, SparklersG said: Yeah I've heard from both Expand What are your stats/experiences?
Excel725 Posted April 13, 2021 Author Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 2:03 AM, MPH0921 said: What are your stats/experiences? Expand I have a 3.7 GPA in my final two years (at UofT - human bio) and experience in research at UHN for about a year!
MPH0921 Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 2:15 AM, Excel725 said: I have a 3.7 GPA in my final two years (at UofT - human bio) and experience in research at UHN for about a year! Expand Great you have that research experience! Good Luck
tournesol Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 12:35 AM, bbj said: Hey guys, Idk if this is the right place to ask this but maybe someone here will know ... If I take an extra year to a semester to upgrade as part of my degree, how is that looked at by universities? (this means I will be graduating in 5.5 to 6 years (total)) Is this an issue? is it better if i graduate then upgrade ? what are you thoughts please let me know Expand hey!! i personally graduated after about 5 years (took an extra year since i switched programs in the middle of my undergrad degree) and i don’t believe it caused any problems for me application-wise!! as other comments have said though, it’s possible they might not count your extra year if it’s completed after you graduate, so i’d recommend you double-check with the schools you’re planning on applying to (if you take the extra year only after graduation) just in case!! bbj 1
Gryffindor Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 Are there any updates from Unis like Usask or Lakehead? This wait is both mentally and physically challenging.
Vrunda Bhatt Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 3:27 AM, Gryffindor said: Are there any updates from Unis like Usask or Lakehead? This wait is both mentally and physically challenging. Expand No update from Usask. I emailed them last week and they said that mostly offers go out by the end of April. The wait is unbearable tbh.
QualityNut Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 12:09 AM, Mai86 said: Hi I have applied to the Health Quality PhD program at Queen’s. Haven’t heard back yet!I emailed the department and was told that my application is under cautious review. Anyone knows what could that mean? Expand I'm in the same boat. I think it's an automated message and doesn't mean much. I am an annoying person who sent an email mid March as I was getting impatient and on friday and I got the same exact message re: "cautious review". They also said Late March/Early April but we're not in "Early April" anymore so gawdddd knows when they'll get back to us.
Gryffindor Posted April 13, 2021 Posted April 13, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 3:50 AM, Vrunda Bhatt said: No update from Usask. I emailed them last week and they said that mostly offers go out by the end of April. The wait is unbearable tbh. Expand Yea, they said the same. Also I was told be Lakehead when I emailed them that decisions will go out till july but they never even mentioned when they're gonna start though.
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