k.draper

That feels really good to hear, thank you so much. I feel like I can take a breath (:

Thank you! I really appreciate the insight! Can I ask, how did you get your job in the mental health field? Did you have to take any certification exams to practice addiction therapy? I'm having the hardest time finding jobs in the mental health field that actively pertain to mental health without having to go through some long expensive exam taking and certification. Thanks again!

Hey Guys, This is the first time I've posted on this site so I apologize in advance if I do something wrong. I'm the first person in my family to graduate from college let alone apply to grad school and I'm a bit lost. I would really love an honest idea of what my chances are. I'm planning on applying to several CSU MSW programs (And SFSU) My stats: 3.5 GPA (last 60 credits) 2.97 (overall. I know, it's low...) I scored a 5.5 on my Analytical Writing portion of the GRE I put myself through college completely independently (I've been working since I was 16) and I have a bachelors in anthropology with a minor in philosophy from Portland State University. I was volunteer of the year at my local Rape Crisis Center I was volunteer of the month at the orphanage where I volunteered/taught for 2.5 months in Thailand One year of employment in the social work field (working with troubled youth) as well as substitute teaching. I have 2 strong letters of recommendation from professors ( I know I need 3) I had a pretty crazy childhood with strong personal experiences with abuse and trauma that has definitely sparked a passion for social work. I know my GPA is low and I don't have any cool research experience or anything like that so I'm really kind of worried. I would appreciate any advice or constructive criticism. Thanks everyone!