BunnyMeadows Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I've applied to ASU - is anyone else out there an applicant or MSW student? Thanks! BunnyMeadows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyTee Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have toyed with the idea of applying for months now and then decided no, as I really prefer to Tucson to Phoenix and wasn't sure how small the Tucson program is (couldn't find information at all about it). But I'm back to thinking about it after my visit to Arizona last week to escape snowy Boston- such perfect weather! I am going to look into if I qualify for in-state tuition now and make a decision based on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialWaiter Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have toyed with the idea of applying for months now and then decided no, as I really prefer to Tucson to Phoenix and wasn't sure how small the Tucson program is (couldn't find information at all about it). But I'm back to thinking about it after my visit to Arizona last week to escape snowy Boston- such perfect weather! I am going to look into if I qualify for in-state tuition now and make a decision based on that. From http://ssw.asu.edu/admissions-degrees/msw-folder/msw-information Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Effective for Fall, 2010 admissions: Once admitted to ASU's MSW or Social Work PhD program, students who are from the following states are eligible to apply for a limited number of in-state (AZ resident) tuition rates through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). Participating WRGP states include: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota,Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. If you are a current resident of one of those states, you are eligible to apply for the program. Students are not required to demonstrate financial need. To be considered for the resident tuition rates, you will need to complete the WRGP Application Form found on the Graduate College website at http://graduate.asu.edu/forms. This form with all supporting documentation must be submitted to Graduate Admissions by the following deadlines: Fall Semester - June 1 Spring Semester - November 1 Summer - April 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyMeadows Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 As a California resident, I qualify for WRGP. I applied to the Tucson program because I'm not wild about Phoenix. Yep, the weather is beautiful now but it will be a nightmare for half the year. Tucson is hot, too, but I'm told it can be cooler than PHX thanks to higher elevation. The waiting game continues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Econ_Friendly Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 As a California resident, I qualify for WRGP. I applied to the Tucson program because I'm not wild about Phoenix. Yep, the weather is beautiful now but it will be a nightmare for half the year. Tucson is hot, too, but I'm told it can be cooler than PHX thanks to higher elevation. The waiting game continues.... My wife applied and was accepted to the ASU program (Tuscon). I applied to U of Arizona for my program (seperate discipline). Pending my acceptance, that's where we're planning to go. My wife is crazy about the ASU program. She was also concerned about the potential size of the Tuscon program, but as far as she could tell it didn't seem to be that much different than the phoenix program - nothing specified on the webpage that "these courses are only offered in Phoenix," any any statements like that. BunnyMeadows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyMeadows Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Congratulations! I am hoping to hear back soon. I love the ASU program for its PAC focus. I chose the Tucson component because I'm not a Phoenix fan and, contrary to popular belief, Tucson tends to be a little cooler (weather) than Phoenix due to its elevation. Good luck with U of A! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citychild Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I graduated from ASU (BSW) and have several friends that are in, or have completed, the ASU MSW program. I went to another school for my MSW, but if you have any questions about ASU and/or Phoenix, let me know. The best advice I have is to be sure to be on top of your internship placement. Edited February 23, 2015 by citychild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyMeadows Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Be on top of my internship placement? In what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Econ_Friendly Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Congratulations! I am hoping to hear back soon. I love the ASU program for its PAC focus. I chose the Tucson component because I'm not a Phoenix fan and, contrary to popular belief, Tucson tends to be a little cooler (weather) than Phoenix due to its elevation. Good luck with U of A! Thanks! Application season is too damn stressful! I told my wife she'd be OK, but the proof was in the pudding for her. She's really excited about ASU, so I just hope I don't let her down by not getting into U of A. She loves the PAC focus - it's what she's tried to devote her undergrad to (or rather, steer it in the direction of, since there's no focus like that here). We'd be thrilled in Tuscon was a little cooler. I don't know much about the 'desert southwest.' I've been to AZ a few times over my life, but nothing since I was 15, and nothing that was eventful. All we know is that Tuscon looks a little expensive in some areas. We're hoping to buy a house rather than rent. We have 2 dogs and 4 cats, so renting is extremely difficult. Plus we know we'll be there for at least 5 years if we go. I graduated from ASU (BSW) and have several friends that are in, or have completed, the ASU MSW program. I went to another school for my MSW, but if you have any questions about ASU and/or Phoenix, let me know. The best advice I have is to be sure to be on top of your internship placement. Thanks City. Do you happen to know much about Tuscon? I actually have a buddy that lives out in Phoenix right now, but he doesn't seem to know much about Tuscon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyTee Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Tucson, in my opinion, is so much more interesting and fun than Phoenix and has a lovely sense of community. I'm from Boston but my father fell in love with Tucson when I was a kid, brother is a U of A grad, and my parents live out there in the winter. I was just there last week after 2 years away and the downtown area is so different- they have a light rail system and lots of hip new areas. It's a much more academic atmosphere than Phoenix and there are so many interesting projects that U of A has going on around the town. People are community minded and politically active and Tucson, like many college towns, tends to be a liberal oasis in red Arizona. In terms of housing, I'm so used to East Coast real estate that everything in Tucson seems like a bargain. The North side is going to be more expensive (Foothills, Oro Valley). Tucson is very easy to get around with a car, driving anywhere doesn't take more than 20 minutes and U of A campus is so central. There are cute casitas around the university you could possibly look at. BunnyMeadows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citychild Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Be on top of my internship placement? In what way? A lot of my peers in the ASU program have complained that their internship placement has been difficult for a variety of reasons from lack of options to lack of follow through. What I meant by that statement was to be sure to follow through and keep on top of ASU. BunnyMeadows 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyMeadows Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 I haven't been to Tucson recently, but have liked it every other time I've visited. Econ Friendly, consider the elevation differences between Tucson (2,589' - at the airport) and Phx (1,117'). In Oracle, which I understand is sparsely populated the elev is 4,525'. It's generally cooler at higher elevations so... I have a 5 lb doglet and 2 bunnies - I hear you on the rental challenges. CityChild, thanks for the input on internship placement - very good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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