Question 1

Are there article submission deadlines?

Accepted Answer

PGHR accepts and publishes articles on a rolling basis year-round - there are no submission deadlines.

Question 2

Do I have to pay to submit an article or have it published?

Accepted Answer

PGHR has no article submission or publication fees.

Question 3

If I have already been published by PGHR, may I submit another article?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, students are more than welcome to submit multiple articles at any time regardless of previous submission acceptance or rejection.

Question 4

How long will it take for the Editorial Review Board to review my article?

Accepted Answer

Depending on submission volume, please allow us up to 21 days to thoroughly review your article and provide feedback.

Question 5

Is my article being published by the Johns Hopkins University, PGHR’s affiliate institution?"

Accepted Answer

To clarify, your article is NOT being published by The Johns Hopkins University, our publication’s affiliate institution, but by the Pre-Collegiate Global Health Review.

Question 6

Will publishing in PGHR help me get accepted into Johns Hopkins University or other selective universities?

Accepted Answer

Being published in PGHR does not guarantee admission to Johns Hopkins University or other selective universities. However, being published in an international peer-reviewed journal is a rare accomplishment that demonstrates intellectual curiosity, passion, and effective communication skills. Students are more than welcome to highlight their publication(s) in PGHR on applications and resumes.

Question 7

Are there more opportunites for me to get involved in global health as a secondary/high school student?

Accepted Answer

Yes, feel free to check out the annual international Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University (http://glohea.org)that is open to students in grades 9-12.

Question 8

I am a middle school student. Can I submit an article?

Accepted Answer

​Unfortunately, PGHR only accepts articles from students who are in grades 9-12 or enrolled in a secondary institution. You will be more than welcome to submit an article once you are eligible!

Question 9

I submitted an article but did not immediately recieve a confirmation email. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

If you did not immediately recieve a confirmation email upon submitting the article submission form, this means that your submission may not have been processed. Please email us at pghr@glohea.org.

Question 10

I am a rising high school freshman (entering secondary school). May I submit an article to PGHR?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you may submit an article.

Question 11

I am a rising college freshman. May I submit an article to PGHR?

Accepted Answer

You are eligible to submit to PGHR until you begin your studies at a post-secondary institution (college/university). Students on gap year(s) between secondary school and college are eligible to submit to PGHR.

Question 12

My article was rejected. What do I do next?

Accepted Answer

Although your article was rejected by the Editorial Review Board, you are more than welcome to resubmit an article on the same topic if it is rewritten with substantial revisions. Additionally, you are are welcome to submit an article on a different global health topic.

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