faithfullywaiting Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 So I'm really excited about getting into GWU and I would love to go there----BUT THAT TUITION THOUGH! Ugh. My question I guess is....is it worth it? Any Advice would be appreciated
classicrokr Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 I am a student there now in a graduate certificate program run by the SPHHS and the graduate Psychology Dept. (jointly). Great school. Great Public Health Dept. Yes, tuition is outrageous! If they give you a nice financial package - it will be a good place to go. If you have to pay it all or go into that much debt - well - weigh your options against other schools you may have applied to. Just my two cents.
faithfullywaiting Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 I am a student there now in a graduate certificate program run by the SPHHS and the graduate Psychology Dept. (jointly). Great school. Great Public Health Dept. Yes, tuition is outrageous! If they give you a nice financial package - it will be a good place to go. If you have to pay it all or go into that much debt - well - weigh your options against other schools you may have applied to. Just my two cents. Thanks for the response! Does GWU have a good rep for giving out money? GWU is definitely my top choice (after UW) but we will see. I am desperately hoping for opportunities to find funding so that I can go there! If you don't mind me asking, how's living in D.C. in terms of cost for students--is it as outrageous as the tuition?
classicrokr Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 So subjectively based on discussions with others, they have a fair to good reputation for giving out money in some form. They will rely heavily on having you work as a TA of some sort. Not at all unique. Also they allow the basic Stafford Loan amount up to $37000 (maybe 37500) versus the standard $20,500 because of incentives made for many degrees in public health by the Dept. of Education. Assuming you want to amass that debt. I don't live in DC right now - it is an online/hybrid program so I have my periods of residency and most of my time is at my home. Nice set up. I actually did my MPH the same way at a different school. But I have lived in DC and I am even considering a move back and yes, it is one of the more expensive cities to live in at least in terms of rent. Bargains can be found but you would have to be more adventurous as to exactly where you live. If you are looking for a brownstone in Georgetown - you can forget about it
faithfullywaiting Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for the info! I will take all of this into consideration--Really don't want to be in that much debt So I will be desperately hoping for anything!
AMM Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Anyone hear from GWU for the DrPH Health Behavior program?
scntv Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 I had my interview a couple of weeks ago and still haven't heard anything. They said not to be surprised if I didn't hear anything until mid-March, so there's still 10 or so days to go.
AMM Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks scntv! Is there any funding for the program? I have heard that there tends to be no funding for the DrPH programs at GWU?? So DrPH candidates pay 100% tuition for the the coursework? It seems odd to me that there are no TA/RA positions?
scntv Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 There are 2 GTAships per cohort, so 2 out of however many they accept (i would guess 5 or 6) will get tuition covered and get a modest stipend, like a traditional PhD program. Other than that, it sounds like accepted candidates are on their own. I imagine they provide guidance and help finding grants, but you're responsible for finding grant funding or professors with $$ on their grants. It sounds like the way people fund this is fluid and changes year to year. I know there are a few merit scholarships they give out too.
AMM Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks for this information! Good luck to you! What is your area of interest?
scntv Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 heard yesterday that i was accepted, FYI--GWU health behavior DrPH. they said their rejection rate is 90%! drph_phd_hopeful 1
Nebras Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Yup I received my rejection today by email from GW for the DrPH in Health Behavior. I am disappointed but who knows. I was wondering does anyone know if they have a wait list? Just to know!
drph_phd_hopeful Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Can anyone provide insight on the interview process?
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