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nitingupta311082 · Credits: 291 My Scrapbook

hello everybody

i am nitin and have done MBBS [ graduated in 2007 ].i have given GRE and have got a score of 1460 [verbal-670 quant-790 analytical-3]...also given TOEFL score-107/120. ....i am planning to apply for fall 09 session...m also preparing for USMLE ,but really not into it.....i am really very confused about choosing my major

..[mph,MHA ,ms or phd Pharmacology or ms phd in any other subject for that matter].

...can anybody help me out....well personally i want to go in that branch which gives good monetary returns..... please help me...

rajju077 · Credits: 34779 My Scrapbook My Reading List 1 Books

Google for information, see job placements, and make inquiries about salaries for the professions you mentioned.
For MPH, you can start from 30k and in 2-3 years graduate to 60k and above. Also depends upon where you do your MPH.
Hmm your GRE score is great, but your AWA score is less than generally what is acceptable. Try giving it again. Or email your prospective colleges and explain the situation.
Personally, everyone wants to get into a branch that pays alot.

nitingupta311082 · Credits: 291 My Scrapbook

hiii....regarding the awa score....spoke to the consultants in new delhi......they say....its fine.....anything less than 3 is a problem.....so i guess,i dont need to give it again......and seriosly i really dont want to.....i really cant prepare again,as i am working and alsdo preparing for USMLE ...what do u say???

nitingupta311082 · Credits: 291 My Scrapbook

also what do say about phd Pharmacology ....do universities accept applications of applicants without any research experience....i mean wud lack of research experience hamper my admission into a good university....recently i went to a seminar conducted by yale university delegates...i asked d same question.....they said that u shud apply...but m still not sure as they wud yes....they r earning great revenues from the application fees......what do u say????/

rajju077 · Credits: 34779 My Scrapbook My Reading List 1 Books

For PhD , you need great GRE scores and a great AWA score.
And Yes lack of research or experience could affect your chances of admission.
Secondly, check out the college websites and see their requirements, sometimes they mention the minimum GRE scores they need. Sometimes they dont. So you need to email their admissions officer.

I know for MPH, most of them dont take below AWA 4, but like i said before, email them and explain the situation.

nitingupta311082 · Credits: 291 My Scrapbook

also I want to ask,with this score which all good universities [for mph] can i get......?????

rajju077 · Credits: 34779 My Scrapbook My Reading List 1 Books

Scores arent the complete package, you need to show great grades, great LORS, TOEFL score, good experience and a excellent SOP.
I think if you have a well rounded application package, you can get into any place, including Harvard And Yale and Hopkins. If the rest of your application package is as good as your GRE score, you can definitely get into all the top MPH schools.
I got less in GRE and am very optimistic of getting into atleast one of the top MPH schools. It depends upon my entire application package

nitingupta311082 · Credits: 291 My Scrapbook

thanks.......cud you please tell me one thing more........what is the average expense one has to take in his mind for goin for mph....some body told me its about 15-20 lakhs...nd if u go for harvard or yale,its about 25-30 lakhs......and also,do people get good jobs after completing the course......i just have this dreaded fear that,even after spending lakhs nd lakhs,if one is not able to get a good job....then wat.....bcoz m really not into USMLE .....wud consider to take mph as my major...please reply.thnxs

rajju077 · Credits: 34779 My Scrapbook My Reading List 1 Books

Yes the budget is likewise. I think Harvard and Yale is more than 30 lakhs, because Tulane itself is 35 lakhs, so Harvard, Hopkins and Yale could be much much more.
I think you need to email these programs to know how much they help in getting your a job. Some Univs have counsellors and advisors who will help you get a job after your MPH.
If you want to pursue MPH as your main goal, go for PhD or Doctoral degrees in MPH.

nitingupta311082 · Credits: 291 My Scrapbook

u mean to say.......after doin MPH,i should go for Phd in public health....or u r sayin that instead of applyin for MPH,i should be applyin to Phd in public health.......please clarify......thanx.

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