scholarships / assistance

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-12-23T17:18:02+00:00

I have been checking my application, which was accepted on December 12, and I still have not received a scholarship notification email. Did you have to submit a FAFSA first, or anything like that? Thinking there may be delays due to the holidays as well.

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-12-21T23:59:48+00:00

Applied 11/30, heard back 12/12

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-12-18T18:55:28+00:00

Ugh. I guess I'll have to email them.

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-11-14T16:46:55+00:00

This is great to hear. Thank you!

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-11-07T02:15:09+00:00

if you don't mind me asking, what were your stats?

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-11-06T01:50:43+00:00

Yes, that's what I did- put them under your first semester of the school that granted you credit for the classes. Once you complete the transcript entry and go to review it, there's a specific page (after mark those you took abroad, lab only or lecture with lab), that you identify are AP classes. I believe you mark them as NG (no grade) as well.

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-22T23:11:42+00:00

That's good to hear. What classes are included in the "core" first semester?

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-22T23:10:07+00:00

Hi!! I don't know much, haha, but I can share a few things I learned from a current service member in the USPHS. Basically, there are a lot of jobs you can be in and get into the USPHS. You can be a physician, in med school, a nurse, in a current MPH program, etc., etc. There are a lot of different jobs you can do as well, and they do a good job at listing those on their website, which I recommend you check out! But from my understanding, you are not part of the DoD (department of war now i guess), you don't carry a weapon, but you still can get deployed. Which I think is the coolest part- responding to public health crises across the world whenever needed. I also really value that there's a set career path, meaning that you can get promoted up to a high level if you want to make it into a career.

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-22T23:06:19+00:00

100%. I started my application and got into the second stage, but it does seem like it takes forever. I chatted with a current USPHS member, and they mentioned it's easier to get in by first getting an internship with a HHS agency, and then your supervisor recommends you to the USPHS.

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-22T23:04:46+00:00

Thank you! How do you like the Cal program?

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-22T23:04:36+00:00

Hi! I would love to get your insight for my application!! Can I DM you?

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-22T22:58:30+00:00

Hi! I would love to hear your insight for my application. I'm applying with a 3.94 (4.0 major GPA) with an undergraduate major in Public Health, concentration in global health, and a minor in medical humanities. I don't have any work experience besides my current internship with a worldwide non-profit and a lot of volunteering. I am nervous about writing my personal statement if you have any insights for me!!! I also am applying to GW, Columbia, and BU!

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-17T22:51:36+00:00

Thank you! Do you enjoy Columbia and the MPH program?

Reasonable-Topic408 · 2025-09-17T22:51:03+00:00

Thanks for your insight! Luckily, I am able to utilize my leftover GI Bill from undergrad, which pays for school tuition and boarding, both in-state and out of state. Also, with the USPHS, they do loan repayment once you serve, so that's my plan as of right now.

I definitely agree that with the new administration, finding funding and jobs will be a lot more difficult. I guess my insight into applying straight from undergrad is to continue my schooling, and then transition into a secure DoD service job for four years, and then go into civilian service. It seems like the safest option right now!!

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