PS All applicants should write an essay of 1000 words or less. The essay is a critical piece of the admissions process. We will evaluate both the content of the essay and your writing skills in considering your application. Applicants should include any additional information about their interests, prior background or special circumstances which may be helpful to the Admissions Committee in evaluation of the application. In this essay, please address the following questions: Please address the following (no more than two pages): Describe your past and present public health experience. What experiences have led you to an interest in public/population health? How do you anticipate applying what you learn in the program to your future work? How do you believe this degree will help you meet your career goals? GPA Incoming students had a mean undergraduate GPA of 3.5 Fee You will need to complete two applications (and pay related fees) to both SOPHAS( FEE: $135) and UNC ApplyYourself( FEE: $85). RL Enter names of recommenders. SOPHAS will then send them an email with instructions for submitting a letter on your behalf. 3 (academic and/or professional; academic preferred) Transcript Mail official transcripts (from each institution you have attended) directly to SOPHAS. Do not mail these to UNC. If admitted, you will be asked by UNC for an official transcript.