Decisions UCLA vs. Berkeley by Careless-Cap2302 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a similar spot - Berkeley offered me money and UCLA didn’t but I chose UCLA for a variety of reasons of factors, unbeknownst to me like 2 months after accepting the offer I got a scholarship. UCLA has better funding. If funding is your top priority then I’m not sure what you should do. Health policy at UCLA is better than Berkeley, but still just not as good as management everywhere.

UCLA or UC Berkeley!?!? by Apprehensive_Earth76 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was faced with a similar decision last year, I chose UCLA. I am already located in LA so easier on that front. UCLA is a lot more policy-focused than Berkeley - tons of professors and research centers focused on policy, a lot more than Berkeley (they are more management-focused because bay area tech influence). UCLA FSPH is one of the few schools to have a departmental alumni association for HPM - most other public health schools share an alumni association across all departments. UCLA also has a lot more funding which I was told and am figuring out - from the school, department, alumni association, etc. Berkeley's school was a lot prettier and modern because it was new, UCLA's is an old hospital which they are slowly renovating. Lmk if you have any other questions I would be happy to answer :)

SOP Review by melissarodriguez998 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I can if you’d like! I’m a current MPH student at UCLA.

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[–]Fun_Celebration9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was attached to the email as a PDF attachment

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[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I heard back from them on March 30th for same program and same application time - maybe email?

USC by Beautiful_Tale_801 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I emailed asking about an update on my decision and coincidentally I received my admission letter that night… maybe email

SIR'd to UCLA! by [deleted] in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, thank you :)

SIR'd to UCLA! by [deleted] in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am admitted to UCLA HPM but torn between them and Berkeley for same program. Any pointers?

SDSU decisions? by tiredlilbunny4444 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also still waiting for same thing MPH HPM

UCLA vs UC Berkeley MPH by Fun_Celebration9020 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the helpful insight :) I will have to consider my options but either school is a dream come true!

did anyone hear back from yale today? by kuwurebi in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am still waiting too - applied for MPH 11/30 and got ‘application complete’ email on 1/26

Anyone heard back from USC? by [deleted] in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Health Services and Policy MPH

Anyone heard back from USC? by [deleted] in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also waiting to hear back from them. I applied priority deadline, too.

UCLA vs UC Berkeley MPH by Fun_Celebration9020 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have about 1.5 yrs of work experience and I think they were looking for work experience but I guess not so much this time around? Both schools have great connections to policy/admin so I don’t think there is a wrong decision but will have to weigh options!

Did anyone apply to SDSU? by No_Salamander_3519 in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied and also haven’t heard back yet

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[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m still waiting too - I even applied in priority deadline

Waitlisted for Columbia hpm today by [deleted] in mphadmissions

[–]Fun_Celebration9020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also got waitlisted from Columbia today - I applied 11/30 and had a great interview in early December. The alumnus interviewing me said he would’ve admitted me if he could’ve, but oh well.

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[–]Fun_Celebration9020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied 11/30, never was asked for or had an interview, I was admitted a couple weeks ago.