PhD/DrPH Applicants: Fall 2021

[DarkPassenger]

8 minutes ago, phdorbust21 said:

My birthday is Feb 15th ? So I'm either gonna have a really great birthday this year or a disappointing one.

Hopefully you get good news! Which track did you apply to?

[JoeBlow]

Received an acceptance offer yesterday (2/2) from Temple Epi PhD. Still awaiting decisions from Columbia Mailman (Epi PhD). I was told by someone at Mailman admissions that there has been an increase of ~60% over last year's applications to the Epi program.

[phdorbust21]

1 hour ago, DarkPassenger said:

Hopefully you get good news! Which track did you apply to?

I applied to HPP! No word from them yet...

[DarkPassenger]

For those who applied to Stanford Health Policy: The admissions committee notified me that the review process is still ongoing and not all interview invites have been sent out yet. So there is still some hope!

 

Edited February 3, 2021 by DarkPassenger

[MNCH Hopeful]

Welp, just got rejected from Tulane ?. 

[drunkenduck]

27 minutes ago, MNCH Hopeful said:

Welp, just got rejected from Tulane ?. 

That sucks Which concentration did you apply to?

[DarkPassenger]

To those who applied to JHU HPM: decisions will be released today and tomorrow!

Edited February 3, 2021 by DarkPassenger

[phdorbust21]

Just now, DarkPassenger said:

To those who applied to JHU HPM: decisions will be released today and tomorrow!

I just got a huge rush of adrenaline wow. Did you speak to someone in the admissions office??

[DarkPassenger]

2 minutes ago, phdorbust21 said:

I just got a huge rush of adrenaline wow. Did you speak to someone in the admissions office??

Yes. Source: HPM Admissions via email.

[HSR_PhD Hopeful]

2 minutes ago, DarkPassenger said:

To those who applied to JHU HPM: decisions will be released today and tomorrow!

Oh wow thats intense! Is it for all tracks under HPM?

[phdorbust21]

Just now, DarkPassenger said:

Yes. Source: HPM Admissions via email.

Keeping my expectations low bc I know how competitive it was this year...Good luck everyone!!

[DarkPassenger]

2 minutes ago, HSR_PhD Hopeful said:

Oh wow thats intense! Is it for all tracks under HPM?

I believe so. They said final decisions will be released today and tomorrow, and to keep an eye out for an email for updates on your status in SOPHAS.

[HSR_PhD Hopeful]

Just now, DarkPassenger said:

I believe so. They said final decisions will be released today and tomorrow, and to keep an eye out for an email for updates on your status in SOPHAS.

Wow!! I'm also keeping my expectations waaaay low, but thanks so much for the information! 

[DarkPassenger]

3 minutes ago, phdorbust21 said:

Keeping my expectations low bc I know how competitive it was this year...Good luck everyone!!

 

2 minutes ago, DarkPassenger said:

I believe so. They said final decisions will be released today and tomorrow, and to keep an eye out for an email for updates on your status in SOPHAS.

It's already 5PM in Baltimore... wondering how late they would come out if they do come out today. I'm getting anxious. Good luck to all!!!

[MNCH Hopeful]

10 minutes ago, drunkenduck said:

That sucks Which concentration did you apply to?

Social, Behavioral & Population health! I completed my MPH at Tulane so the rejection feels personal ?

[phdorbust21]

1 minute ago, DarkPassenger said:

I believe so. They said final decisions will be released today and tomorrow, and to keep an eye out for an email for updates on your status in SOPHAS.

SOPHAS or the JHU portal where we see our application status? Do you know where we might see it on SOPHAS?

Thanks for fielding these questions lol

[DarkPassenger]

4 minutes ago, DarkPassenger said:

 

It's already 5PM in Baltimore... wondering how late they would come out if they do come out today. I'm getting anxious. Good luck to all!!!

 

4 minutes ago, HSR_PhD Hopeful said:

Wow!! I'm also keeping my expectations waaaay low, but thanks so much for the information! 

 

5 minutes ago, phdorbust21 said:

Keeping my expectations low bc I know how competitive it was this year...Good luck everyone!!

Historically, rejections come out first (I think). Yikes.

[DarkPassenger]

2 minutes ago, phdorbust21 said:

SOPHAS or the JHU portal where we see our application status? Do you know where we might see it on SOPHAS?

Thanks for fielding these questions lol

Haha this confused me too actually. I have no idea where it would show up on SOPHAS tbh. I've just been constantly refreshing the JHU portal lmao

[HSR_PhD Hopeful]

 

2 minutes ago, phdorbust21 said:

SOPHAS or the JHU portal where we see our application status? Do you know where we might see it on SOPHAS?

Thanks for fielding these questions lol

 

1 minute ago, DarkPassenger said:

Haha this confused me too actually. I have no idea where it would show up on SOPHAS tbh. I've just been constantly refreshing the JHU portal lmao

Sending you happy thoughts and positive vibes!

[phdorbust21]

Just now, HSR_PhD Hopeful said:

 

 

Sending you happy thoughts and positive vibes!

You too friend!

[DarkPassenger]

2 minutes ago, HSR_PhD Hopeful said:

 

 

Sending you happy thoughts and positive vibes!

Thanks very much. Wishing you the best as well!

[Worthy2021]

Hi Everyone,

I haven’t posted here and have been avoiding forums because it makes my anxiety worse about the waiting.  I wanted to share something I thought the other day and hope others find helpful during this waiting.   I realized no matter what, a rejection from a school won’t define me or undo any of the wonderful things/work I’ve done or any of us have done.   It’ll sting, it’ll be a disappointment, but it’ll be just fine in the end.  We’ll all continue to do good work, create change, and help people, especially those most in need.  

The important thing to remember during this waiting is, each of us applied to all these schools because we thought we are deserving, smart enough, and had a shot at admission.  An acceptance letter won’t re-affirm our worthiness and a rejection won’t diminish it.  Each and every one of us started off worthy.  I’m not suggesting admission into one of the “elite” (or any) schools wouldn’t be a privilege and incredible opportunity, but regardless of where we get in or whether we get into PhD/DrPH program at all, we’ll still be amazing public health advocates, researchers, and professionals, we’ll still make our mark in the world, and we’ll make the world a better place.  Because we are all passionate, smart, awesome people and that’s something an admission committee can’t decide for us…Just wanted to send some encouraging words of support to all! Stay strong and remember you’re already awesome! ?

[phdorbust21]

Just now, Worthy2021 said:

Hi Everyone,

I haven’t posted here and have been avoiding forums because it makes my anxiety worse about the waiting.  I wanted to share something I thought the other day and hope others find helpful during this waiting.   I realized no matter what, a rejection from a school won’t define me or undo any of the wonderful things/work I’ve done or any of us have done.   It’ll sting, it’ll be a disappointment, but it’ll be just fine in the end.  We’ll all continue to do good work, create change, and help people, especially those most in need.  

The important thing to remember during this waiting is, each of us applied to all these schools because we thought we are deserving, smart enough, and had a shot at admission.  An acceptance letter won’t re-affirm our worthiness and a rejection won’t diminish it.  Each and every one of us started off worthy.  I’m not suggesting admission into one of the “elite” (or any) schools wouldn’t be a privilege and incredible opportunity, but regardless of where we get in or whether we get into PhD/DrPH program at all, we’ll still be amazing public health advocates, researchers, and professionals, we’ll still make our mark in the world, and we’ll make the world a better place.  Because we are all passionate, smart, awesome people and that’s something an admission committee can’t decide for us…Just wanted to send some encouraging words of support to all! Stay strong and remember you’re already awesome! ?

10000000%. Thank you for this reminder!

[drunkenduck]

5 minutes ago, MNCH Hopeful said:

Social, Behavioral & Population health! I completed my MPH at Tulane so the rejection feels personal ?

Ouuuch, that hurts ? Good luck on the rest of your apps, hopefully you'll be moving on to bigger and better things!

[XXXXXXphd2021]

33 minutes ago, Worthy2021 said:

Hi Everyone,

I haven’t posted here and have been avoiding forums because it makes my anxiety worse about the waiting.  I wanted to share something I thought the other day and hope others find helpful during this waiting.   I realized no matter what, a rejection from a school won’t define me or undo any of the wonderful things/work I’ve done or any of us have done.   It’ll sting, it’ll be a disappointment, but it’ll be just fine in the end.  We’ll all continue to do good work, create change, and help people, especially those most in need.  

The important thing to remember during this waiting is, each of us applied to all these schools because we thought we are deserving, smart enough, and had a shot at admission.  An acceptance letter won’t re-affirm our worthiness and a rejection won’t diminish it.  Each and every one of us started off worthy.  I’m not suggesting admission into one of the “elite” (or any) schools wouldn’t be a privilege and incredible opportunity, but regardless of where we get in or whether we get into PhD/DrPH program at all, we’ll still be amazing public health advocates, researchers, and professionals, we’ll still make our mark in the world, and we’ll make the world a better place.  Because we are all passionate, smart, awesome people and that’s something an admission committee can’t decide for us…Just wanted to send some encouraging words of support to all! Stay strong and remember you’re already awesome! ?

Also sometimes I really think it is about the 'fit'. It is such a hard to define term. But different programs have different personalities. Sometimes a rejection only means that you would maximize your potential somewhere else.