Jen B Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hello everyone, I'm applying to the MSW program at UCLA for Fall 2016. My undergrad GPA is only a 3.3, I have a little over 3 years experience working with at-risk youth, foster care youth, and currently doing a 1 year internship with an organization that focuses on Reproductive Justice. I'm worried about my chances of getting in because of my GPA. I didn't take the GRE because on the MSW online checklist it mentioned you don't have to submit GRE scores if your GPA is lower than a 3.3. I've also tried contacting professors I'd like to work with but haven't heard back yet. I'm also applying to U. Michigan, U. Washington. Both of which don't require the GRE. What are my chances of getting in to any of these schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 @Jen B, well I believe if you rocked the hell out of the personal statement and the other essay you have a good chance !!! Good luck!!!' I hope we hear back soon, I'm going crazy! How are you holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlizliz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I am also crossing my fingers hoping for UCLA. I applied by december 16. What about y'all? I recently got into UT Austin's program too but UCLA is my number one choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCtheSS Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Well, I got into UCLA's MPP program last night... but I'm still waiting to hear back from the MSW, just like y'all. The MPP program gave me a small fellowship, and I doubt the MSW program will offer enough aid to justify the cost of moving to and living in LA. anony2888 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Woo hoo, @RCtheSS!!!!!! You will be getting in to the MSW program, I can feel it!!! Congrats doll!!!! RCtheSS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCtheSS Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks @MrsKozee!! I appreciate the support I don't think I could get through this anxious waiting game without you all on this subforum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I applied to UCLA on November 29th.... I am going crazy.... I also applied to USC, but UCLA is my top choice.... I can't wait for people to start posting acceptances.... I feel like the UCLA MSW thread is very quiet this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlizliz Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yes ! obsessive speculation calms my nerves! rcthess, it sounds like you have some pretty good odds! you must've been a strong applicant. mrskozee, ucla is also my number one...heres some of my experience below... 3.5 gpa double major in psychology and sociology two years at campus early childhood education center during undergrad two quarters of mentoring local low income students one year behavior therapy and parent education for kids with autism peace corps in west africa for a few months until mandatory health evacuation six months volunteer at outreach center for homeless youth 158 verbal 159 quant on gre I applied to ucla, sdsu, utaustin, univ of illinois chicago, and uni of washington. only heard back from ut so far... SO SO anxious and eager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCtheSS Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm honestly concerned about UCLA's overall funding situation. I know someone who got into their political science Ph.D program and they couldn't offer him any funding...that's a huge red flag for me that a doctoral program can't support its first-year students! I know they're different departments and all, but it's still interesting. I guess we'll have to see if the MSW program has any funding to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickfights Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm guessing a lot of decisions will start going out after the long weekend? But i don't know i'm just pulling that out of my butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCtheSS Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm going to repost the comment from the general Fall 2016 Applicants topic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 On February 11, 2016 at 6:41 PM, lizlizliz said: I know they are saying mid March, but I'm not giving up hope that it will come soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Check your emails!!! I got my UCLA acceptance email!!!! RCtheSS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCtheSS Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 No way! Did you receive it on Friday or this morning? Congratulations regardless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 3:30 am this morning!! Any word yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anony2888 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 There isn't anything in my email from them, nor has my status changed. I applied later than you, which makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) They email me , telling me to check here .https://appstatus.grad.ucla.edu/ Edited February 13, 2016 by MrsKozee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCtheSS Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I didn't receive any correspondence either. I applied December 1. Blah, releasing decisions in waves can grind my gears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlizliz Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Ah, congratulations! very excited for you. I applied on december 16 so it may be a while.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 So far, no one I'm in communication with has heard from them..... I'm sending positive vibes to all of you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anony2888 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 "To date, no decision has been made on your application." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I wonder what is happening... Has anyone else been accepted? I haven't heard anything from anyone else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlizliz Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 @MrsKozee Do you mind me asking when you submitted your app and what sort of experience/qualifications/gre scores you had! only if you are up to it thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsKozee Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) @lizlizliz, I don't mind your questions at all! I submitted my Application on November 29th I believe. I graduated Magna Cum Laude, and completed the honors program from my community college after returning when I was 22 because I had a baby at 16. I have a 3.28 from UCLA in Sociology. I completed UCLA honors, but began an awful divorce my last quarter that resulted in a D in an upper division class causing my GPA to drop. This was explained in my Personal Statement. I decided not to take toe GRE. I am not a good standardized test taker, and did not want the possibility of a crappy score putting my academic integrity into question. I have spent the past ten years working strictly in social services. I worked with Adults with disabilities as a case manager (for two different non-profits equaling 3 1/2 years,) an in-home care scheduler for the elderly (two years), an adaptive skills tutor for 2 1/2 years and currently work for the Department of Public Social Services as a General Relief and Food Stamp intake worker. I am very familiar with social services; the good, bad and really ugly! I got recommendations from my CC mentor/professor, a previous supervisor who is now an Executive Director at one of the biggest Independent Living Center Non-profits in Souther California and my current Supervisor. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions. Good luck and stay in touch! Edited February 13, 2016 by MrsKozee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlizliz Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 thank you for sharing. Wow, extensive experience ! well deserved. i cannot wait to hear back - whether good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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