Fall 2016 Applicants

[Demeter]

@easybreezy Congratulations! Georgia Southern has a great reputation in the South, IIRC. 

[Analyticchic]

I applied to a program at temple with a focus in behavioral sciences. I hate the waiting game, lol

[Demeter]

I finally heard something from NYMC today! Acceptance! Now I just have to wait on a detailed letter with funding and other such information. 

[marie antoinette]

Hi People,

I have applied to GWU for Fall 2016, PhD in Epidemiology. I have a GPA of 3.85, a great essay, great LORs, 3 publications, about a year of public health research experience, an innovation fellowship, volunteer work experience and a toefl score of 110/120. Unfortunately, my GRE scores are kinda abysmal (54 percentile verbal, 40 percentile quant and 56 percentile aw). 150 & 152 / 170 in both the sections. 

 

Should I keep my hopes up?

[COGSCI]

8 hours ago, marie antoinette said:

Hi People,

I have applied to GWU for Fall 2016, PhD in Epidemiology. I have a GPA of 3.85, a great essay, great LORs, 3 publications, about a year of public health research experience, an innovation fellowship, volunteer work experience and a toefl score of 110/120. Unfortunately, my GRE scores are kinda abysmal (54 percentile verbal, 40 percentile quant and 56 percentile aw). 150 & 152 / 170 in both the sections. 

 

Should I keep my hopes up?

I think you have a high enough GPA to compensate for your GRE scores. However, it is always good to have a plan B ! 

[Familiar Heron]

9 hours ago, marie antoinette said:

Hi People,

I have applied to GWU for Fall 2016, PhD in Epidemiology. I have a GPA of 3.85, a great essay, great LORs, 3 publications, about a year of public health research experience, an innovation fellowship, volunteer work experience and a toefl score of 110/120. Unfortunately, my GRE scores are kinda abysmal (54 percentile verbal, 40 percentile quant and 56 percentile aw). 150 & 152 / 170 in both the sections. 

 

Should I keep my hopes up?

Consider my input with a grain of salt, but here are my thoughts:

You should consider studying again for the GREs with particular emphasis on the quantitative test. Most epidemiology programs want students who can conduct statistical research. While I don't know of your coursework, your GRE quantitative score does not corroborate your preparedness for graduate level statistics classes. Since you have a TOEFL score, I assume that English is not your first language, so your verbal and writing scores should be passable. I don't think that you're totally out of luck, but considering the average competing applicant, I do think that your GRE quantitative score may give the committee an easy reason not to admit you (at least for this application cycle). 

That said, do not be discouraged. You seem to have a great portfolio otherwise, and improving your GRE score is almost certainly the most feasible way to enhance your application. Good luck!

[lt2016]

Hey all! I'm trying to figure out how many folks have heard from the Health Behavior MPH program at UNC. I applied just before the priority deadline and still haven't heard. I have however heard back from Emory, University of Michigan, and Pitt (I got in to all three), but UNC is my top choice! It's driving me a bit mad. Anyway, I haven't seen a ton of results on the results page for the program, but I'm wondering if anyone has any insight to their admissions process or some reassuring messages to give me while I'm stressing. 

Thanks! 

Edited February 19, 2016 by lt2016

[marie antoinette]

1 hour ago, Familiar Heron said:

Consider my input with a grain of salt, but here are my thoughts:

You should consider studying again for the GREs with particular emphasis on the quantitative test. Most epidemiology programs want students who can conduct statistical research. While I don't know of your coursework, your GRE quantitative score does not corroborate your preparedness for graduate level statistics classes. Since you have a TOEFL score, I assume that English is not your first language, so your verbal and writing scores should be passable. I don't think that you're totally out of luck, but considering the average competing applicant, I do think that your GRE quantitative score may give the committee an easy reason not to admit you (at least for this application cycle). 

That said, do not be discouraged. You seem to have a great portfolio otherwise, and improving your GRE score is almost certainly the most feasible way to enhance your application. Good luck!

 

 

Hi People,

I have applied to GWU for Fall 2016, PhD in Epidemiology. I have a GPA of 3.85, a great essay, great LORs, 3 publications, about a year of public health research experience, an innovation fellowship, volunteer work experience and a toefl score of 110/120. Unfortunately, my GRE scores are kinda abysmal (54 percentile verbal, 40 percentile quant and 56 percentile aw). 150 & 152 / 170 in both the sections. 

 

Should I keep my hopes up?

[marie antoinette]

Hi ! Thanks for your response guys. I did have stats both in undergrad and my masters, got an A in both. I just messed up my GRE because i got really sick on the day of the exam and didn't have enough time to take them again. Keeping my fingers crossed...anyone else applying for a PhD program at GWU Public health?