<p>I am currently a pre-med junior at Boston University and I was wondering about applying to an MPH program (not the dual md/mph program). I don't want to apply to med school until I can strengthen my application. I wanted to know what a good applicant looks like (what I can do to become a good applicant), what are the requirements, and will having an MPH make me look like a better candidate for medical school? In particular, I am looking at the MPH programs at Columbia, BU, Tufts, Tulane--any students here? can you tell me your student profile? Any help would be appreciated.</p>