EJ_PhD Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Rejected from Columbia this one stung more than the others because things looked promising after the interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutrEpi Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 rejected by Columbia Epi PhD program after interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnviroDrPH-PhD Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 53 minutes ago, LuluDrPH77 said: Aside from actually applying to a DrPH program…would visiting the campus, making a good impression on my potential committee members, having personal contact with the department head of the program (ex: exchanging cell numbers) whom I share similar goals with and who wants to be the chair of my committee, being in contact with former students, and being eligible to apply for a scholarship increase my chances of being accepted? Hey that all would help. I was in had meetings with the relevant department head, potential faculty members, and students before I applied. It shows you're very interested and helps add more perspective when they review your application. LuluDrPH77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDawg Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Woooo Columbia epi rejection club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2021epiphd Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I also got rejected from columbia epi phd after interview! I wonder how many people they actually interviewed? They accept 8-12 per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDawg Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Folks, I wanted to share my experience this application cycle so people really know how difficult it was to apply this year. I applied to mostly epi PhDs. Here goes: Stats: Undergrad GPA 3.8 (well-known foreign school), MPH epidemiology and biostatistics from top 5 PH program (GPA 3.93), GRE: 170V 165Q, 2 years full-time research experience at top 5 PH school, 2 co-author publications, 1 first-author publication. Worked on my personal statement for months and got a lot of feedback. Looking at it now, I still think it was a good one and checked all the boxes you're supposed to check for a statement. I did all my due diligence with contacting PIs before applying. I must have done 20 meetings. In each meeting, I'd specifically ask the PI if they are accepting PhD students next year, and if they'd feel comfortable with my including their name in my application. I always asked if they had any questions for me, and usually got interview-type questions. I had incredibly positive meetings with almost all the PIs I met with. 2 PIs at Harvard told me they highly anticipate my being accepted into the epi program. One PI at Hopkins who's on the admissions committee said she'd be very surprised if I didn't get at least an interview to the program. Results season comes around - my first rejection was from Hopkins. What followed was a stream of rejections from "safety" schools and everything in between. My anxiety was through the roof as getting a PhD offer was literally the only way I could stay in the US. I applied to 13 programs in total and finally got one acceptance. The irony was that I hadn't spoken with the PI at all before, and his research has nothing at all to do with my research interests or experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm super grateful to have the offer and will definitely take it. Just wanted to illustrate how odd/difficult of a cycle this was to apply. Anyway, hope this helps a bit. Congrats to all the folks with acceptances and for the folks with none, you'll come back fucking stronger next year. Ikigai1896, Public_health_and_cats, mr444 and 27 others 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Public_health_and_cats Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Does anyone know if Columbia Sociomedical Sciences (Soc track) does interviews? I saw one post a while back about someone scheduling a conversation with faculty so I assume they must and I just didn't get one (headed for my 5th rejection - woot!). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, niram said: Just received a rejection from Columbia PhD ? 37 minutes ago, EJ_PhD said: Rejected from Columbia this one stung more than the others because things looked promising after the interview 37 minutes ago, NutrEpi said: rejected by Columbia Epi PhD program after interview 25 minutes ago, FDawg said: Woooo Columbia epi rejection club! 17 minutes ago, 2021epiphd said: I also got rejected from columbia epi phd after interview! I wonder how many people they actually interviewed? They accept 8-12 per year. Also rejected from Columbia Epi Phd. Didn't get an interview invite so wasn't feeling hopeful, but got my MPH there and have built up nearly a decade of work experience since then ? ? At a loss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2021epiphd Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, moosepup said: Also rejected from Columbia Epi Phd. Didn't get an interview invite so wasn't feeling hopeful, but got my MPH there and have built up nearly a decade of work experience since then ? ? At a loss... I know they received 200-250 applications for the epi phd alone this year, which was a record for them. This seems to be the case for most programs this cycle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEPI Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 21 minutes ago, moosepup said: Also rejected from Columbia Epi Phd. Didn't get an interview invite so wasn't feeling hopeful, but got my MPH there and have built up nearly a decade of work experience since then ? ? At a loss... One more rejected although interviewed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEPI Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 34 minutes ago, FDawg said: Folks, I wanted to share my experience this application cycle so people really know how difficult it was to apply this year. I applied to mostly epi PhDs. Here goes: Stats: Undergrad GPA 3.8 (well-known foreign school), MPH epidemiology and biostatistics from top 5 PH program (GPA 3.93), GRE: 170V 165Q, 2 years full-time research experience at top 5 PH school, 2 co-author publications, 1 first-author publication. Worked on my personal statement for months and got a lot of feedback. Looking at it now, I still think it was a good one and checked all the boxes you're supposed to check for a statement. I did all my due diligence with contacting PIs before applying. I must have done 20 meetings. In each meeting, I'd specifically ask the PI if they are accepting PhD students next year, and if they'd feel comfortable with my including their name in my application. I always asked if they had any questions for me, and usually got interview-type questions. I had incredibly positive meetings with almost all the PIs I met with. 2 PIs at Harvard told me they highly anticipate my being accepted into the epi program. One PI at Hopkins who's on the admissions committee said she'd be very surprised if I didn't get at least an interview to the program. Results season comes around - my first rejection was from Hopkins. What followed was a stream of rejections from "safety" schools and everything in between. My anxiety was through the roof as getting a PhD offer was literally the only way I could stay in the US. I applied to 13 programs in total and finally got one acceptance. The irony was that I hadn't spoken with the PI at all before, and his research has nothing at all to do with my research interests or experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm super grateful to have the offer and will definitely take it. Just wanted to illustrate how odd/difficult of a cycle this was to apply. Anyway, hope this helps a bit. Congrats to all the folks with acceptances and for the folks with none, you'll come back fucking stronger next year. This year is an outlier. I have similar experience as you mentioned (hopeful and then disappointed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc_epi_2021 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, BxEPI said: One more rejected although interviewed. Also rejected after interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhaus Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 2 hours ago, PublicHealthPhD2021 said: Hi there, I was accepted into USC's HBR program in the end of January, but have yet to hear back from UCLA's CHS program! I heard UCLA is going to send out more decisions this month. Wishing you the best of luck! I hope you get into your program of choice. Thank you for this note! I saw few UCLA CHS acceptance here, so I'm not hopeful—though I do find it interesting that they are planning to send out decisions. Maybe it'd be for waitlists? Congrats on USC! I don't think I saw too many posts about USC HBR program, so that's great to hear that there is some movement. I think at this point, I want to gracefully move on and receive rejections from UCLA and USC, so I can focus on making my decisions. PublicHealthPhD2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutrEpi Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 2 hours ago, 2021epiphd said: I also got rejected from columbia epi phd after interview! I wonder how many people they actually interviewed? They accept 8-12 per year. interviewer told me that the admission committee picked around 90 candidates from all applicants, then narrowed down to 40, then these 40 got interview, 10 are enrolled. Public_health_and_cats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labgy75 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 9:33 PM, KetchupandMayo said: Hi all, I have received an interview from USF DrPH program. Anyone else in the same boat? Any advice on how to prepare for these interviews? Have received rejection from UNC. Thank you! Hi and that's great news! May I ask what DrPH track you applied for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetchupandMayo Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 49 minutes ago, Labgy75 said: Hi and that's great news! May I ask what DrPH track you applied for? Thank you! The Advanced practice leadership track. Have you also applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlow Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Admitted to Columbia epi. I was told that total number of applicants for the epi program this year was in excess of 300, for ~10 positions. Even more than in a typical year, a lot of tough decisions had to be made. HSR_PhD Hopeful, srp10215, nyc_epi_2021 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epi4life Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, JoeBlow said: Admitted to Columbia epi. I was told that total number of applicants for the epi program this year was in excess of 300, for ~10 positions. Even more than in a typical year, a lot of tough decisions had to be made. Congrats!!! Such an amazing accomplishment. When did you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuluDrPH77 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 hours ago, EnviroDrPH-PhD said: Hey that all would help. I was in had meetings with the relevant department head, potential faculty members, and students before I applied. It shows you're very interested and helps add more perspective when they review your application. Thank you very much! Your response helps a ton and has helped me lower my anxiety levels quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nbco225 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hi! Have any University of Cincinnati Epi applicants heard back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightbluebirds Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Finally heard back and got in at UNC Epi!! So excited and will definitely be going there. mr444, teabunny, epipenpal and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epi1282 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Anyone still waiting for Columbia Epi? I saw a lot of people heard back so I checked my portal expecting a rejection (I didn't interview) but my application seems to still be under review. Wondering if anyone else is in the same boat. PublicHealth545 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc_epi_2021 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 12 hours ago, JoeBlow said: Admitted to Columbia epi. I was told that total number of applicants for the epi program this year was in excess of 300, for ~10 positions. Even more than in a typical year, a lot of tough decisions had to be made. Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEPI Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Anyone heard back from NYU Vilcek EPI program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingazntoescrossd Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Anyone heard back from UMD's HSR Program after interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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