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[MSW13]

Hello All,
I'm currently in that never ending limbo waiting to hear back about admissions. I've applied to all local universities, U of T, York U and Ryerson U. Does anyone know of the acceptance rates for these universities? Anyone else applied to the advanced standing? Also, does anyone know which social work stream is most/least popular?
I applied early and this waiting is FOREVER!! Cant wait for the spring to get here already!!! Happy waiting, everyone!!

[stephanie.ms.antunes]

Hello!

I have applied to the 2 year MSW programs at York, Laurier and UofT. I feel the same way, I applied forever ago and still there has been "No Decision Made" anywhere. I am so anxious, waiting is definitely the most difficult part! How is everyone else doing??

[MSW13]

I guess the good news is that York U already sent out a bunch of 'unsuccessful' letters. Because you didn't receive one, you can kind of assume that you are still in the game
Due to an unimpressive gpa, I am expecting across the board refusals so it has sort of taken the wind out of my sails. Already thinking about how I can better my gpa and try again next year.
If your gpa is good and you have at least some relevant experience, chances are good that you will be admitted/waitlisted to at least a couple of your choices. I think York admits so few that it is the hardest nut to crack. However, I dont believe that this in anyway means that it is the 'best' school for social work...

[stephanie.ms.antunes]

Yeah definitely, York is actually my last choice right now...but I do hear it is pretty hard to get into to! Does anyone have any idea when we should start hearing back from University of Toronto or Laurier?

[stephanie.ms.antunes]

I actually have a question for you guys. What kind of experience do you have? Do you think experience counts for a lot or do they mostly look at your GPA?

[MSW13]

I actually have a question for you guys. What kind of experience do you have? Do you think experience counts for a lot or do they mostly look at your GPA?

I think it really depends on what your Gpa is. If you have a borderline one like a B where it is just enough to get in, then it is in your best interest to pad your application with strong experience. It doesn't have to be direct experience but it has to show that you have the skills and potential to do well in this field.
If you have an A average, you may be able to get away will less experience. But again, remember that plenty of folks with a B average have been admitted... I personally know quite a few of them. I also know someone who was admitted with a B or B+ average at UofT who had NO experience whatsoever. She demonstrated her potential through other means.
Really, you dont know what your competition is like. However, remember that there is only a small percentage of truly gifted students ahead of you. Most applicants are just like you--strong in some areas, not so much in others. So much of the selection process has to do with factors outside of your control. They obviously have an unwritten set of criteria that we are not, nor will we ever be, privy to. Things like spaces available, streams of practice, mix of students--all stuff you cant possibly know..
At least that is my take on it

[stephanie.ms.antunes]

Thanks!! You've been really helpful today! I appreciate it!

[lb01]

I also applied to the 2 year MSW program at both York and U of T and have not heard anything back!! The waiting is awful.
I had a friend who applied to U of T two years in a row with a GPA in the high 80's and she did not get in but had no experience so I certainly think a combination of both is an asset.
Good Luck to EVERYONE!!!
HOPEFULLY we hear soon! If anyone does hear PLEASE post!

[civicblade]

I'm waiting for UBC's reply to my Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) application.

I'm an international student and would really appreciate an early reply.

Is it normal for faculty staffs not to update the online application page status? I had submitted all paper documents in early december 2011 and the online status still remains as documents "not received". I panicked a little and email Faculty of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering department to ask if they have received my paper documents.

A kind staff replied that they have received so many applications that they have stop updating the online application page.

I'm still waiting. Does anyone have an idea how long the wait is going to be for UBC's Faculty of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering?

Thank you.

[MSW13]

I had a friend who applied to U of T two years in a row with a GPA in the high 80's and she did not get in but had no experience so I certainly think a combination of both is an asset.

It seems that there are so many factors that determine who gets in/doesn't get in besides gpa and experience. As I mentioned before, one of my friends got in to UofT with a B (or B+, but I'm thinking it was B)average and no experience. Grades definitely help in terms of getting your application reviewed, but if you cannot demonstrate the appropriate 'fit', then it doesn't look like you will get in, regardless of how great your average is.
Good luck to everyone!

[stephanie.ms.antunes]

42 Days Until April 1st...which I'm thinking is the time where we are most likely to hear back from all of our schools, or at least start hearing back!

We can do it guys! A little over a month....let's get through this together! Good luck to everyone!

(Any tips on how to make the time go by faster?? lol)

[littleflyinduckling]

Advanced Standing MSW

Waiting for letter from Ryerson (they started coming this week).

U of T - Waitlisted
Dalhousie - Accepted

[stephanie.ms.antunes]

Glad to see UofT has already started sending replies back for Advanced Standing...fingers crossed that us 2 year MSWs find out soon!

[MSW13]

This wait is forever, isn't it??! I cant believe that I will be doing this again next year

[lb01]

It is AWESOME to see that they are sending out replies for the Advanced Standing program. I just wonder how long it is going to take for the 2 year program to hear back!!

[Track_22]

Has anyone applied to the MSW program at Windsor, whether it be the one or two year program course? If so, any word back on them? Or anyone know when would should hear back?

Edited by Track_22, 02 March 2012 - 08:29 PM.

[Thumper86]

This wait is forever, isn't it??! I cant believe that I will be doing this again next year

I'm sorry to hear about your applications I'm still waiting for the University of Calgary and Laurier's 2 year stream decisions.... *sigh*

[MSW13]

I'm sorry to hear about your applications I'm still waiting for the University of Calgary and Laurier's 2 year stream decisions.... *sigh*

Thank you. I was lucky to find out early that I wasn't accepted. I'm still waiting for my official rejection from Ryerson but I know I wont get accepted for the same reason I wasn't accepted to my other two schools. I've already started my Plan B and hope to do get in next year.

The good news is that it is MARCH!!! You will find out in the next couple of weeks. I *think* they send out the acceptances/waitlists first then rejections. Good luck!! If it is really driving you mad, you can always call the school. I know that many people find that to be 'bad form' but if you are finding the wait unbearable, I would call and ask if decisions have been finalized. At this point in the game, I highly doubt it will do any damage to ask.

Btw, I just noticed that you have an 'unofficial rejection' from Ryerson. Did you call and they told you??

Edited by MSW12 hopeful, 03 March 2012 - 08:03 PM.

[Thumper86]

Thank you. I was lucky to find out early that I wasn't accepted. I'm still waiting for my official rejection from Ryerson but I know I wont get accepted for the same reason I wasn't accepted to my other two schools. I've already started my Plan B and hope to do get in next year.

The good news is that it is MARCH!!! You will find out in the next couple of weeks. I *think* they send out the acceptances/waitlists first then rejections. Good luck!! If it is really driving you mad, you can always call the school. I know that many people find that to be 'bad form' but if you are finding the wait unbearable, I would call and ask if decisions have been finalized. At this point in the game, I highly doubt it will do any damage to ask.

Btw, I just noticed that you have an 'unofficial rejection' from Ryerson. Did you call and they told you??

I'm glad to hear that you have a plan B in the works. I actually have a plan B that I'm excited about so if I don't get into grad school at least I have something else to look foward to.

My application to Ryerson was for an M.A. in psychological science (cognitive aging) and my potential supervisor let me know that my application would not be forwarded to faculty via the online system because my GPA is too low

[MSW13]

I'm glad to hear that you have a plan B in the works. I actually have a plan B that I'm excited about so if I don't get into grad school at least I have something else to look foward to.

My application to Ryerson was for an M.A. in psychological science (cognitive aging) and my potential supervisor let me know that my application would not be forwarded to faculty via the online system because my GPA is too low

Re: Ryerson. I'm truly sorry to hear that. I also got rejected due to a low gpa. The cutoff is B and I have a B-. I was hoping my years of experience and strong supporting documents would have been enough to get me in but unfortunately, they dont even look at applications below a B. It is a bit hard to swallow that a percentage or two is the difference between being considered and not. But then again, I am glad that our schools have standards and stick to them.
Was that your first choice? Do you feel better about your chances at your other schools?