NYU Silver School of Social Work?

[emylauren2794]

One of the graduate schools I'm applying to is NYU. I'm applying to their Silver School of Social Work. My GPA for my major (Child Protection and Juvenile Justice) is a 4.0. I went to a community college for two years and my cumulative for those two years ended up being a 3.0 (I know, it's terrible but I started out bad and got it up pretty well after struggling). I will be graduating with my bachelors in 2017.

I have had a part-time job for 7 months in customer service. I plan to try and start working or maybe gaining some volunteer work soon if I can find something available. I know that experience really factors into your application, but just how much do I need? 

I am set to try and apply to at least 8 schools, maybe 9. NYU is my second or third choice depending on if I apply to everywhere I'm wanting to. I heard their program is challenging, but fun. I haven't heard much about their campus or even looked at it for that matter, but I want to know if I at least have a shot to get in.

 

Let me know!

Edited February 3, 2016 by emylauren2794

[BrendonSW]

@emylauren2794 Hey! I definitely do think you have a chance of getting in. I think they look for many different qualities in applicants, so I would encourage you to apply. My only suggestion would be to get some volunteer experience in beforehand. I think it's important that they see you are contributing to the SW profession somehow, even if only a little. Also, make sure you write a strong personal statement. I'd recommend going to professors for guidance or even just to have a second pair of eyes. I think having a strong personal statement speaks volumes. I'd also have good references who can back up your coursework and your ability to do graduate level work. 

Good luck! Keep us posted. 

[Opt4theBest]

5 hours ago, emylauren2794 said:

One of the graduate schools I'm applying to is NYU. I'm applying to their Silver School of Social Work. My GPA for my major (Child Protection and Juvenile Justice) is a 4.0. I went to a community college for two years and my cumulative for those two years ended up being a 3.0 (I know, it's terrible but I started out bad and got it up pretty well after struggling). I will be graduating with my bachelors in 2017.

I have had a part-time job for 7 months in customer service. I plan to try and start working or maybe gaining some volunteer work soon if I can find something available. I know that experience really factors into your application, but just how much do I need? 

I am set to try and apply to at least 8 schools, maybe 9. NYU is my second or third choice depending on if I apply to everywhere I'm wanting to. I heard their program is challenging, but fun. I haven't heard much about their campus or even looked at it for that matter, but I want to know if I at least have a shot to get in.

 

Let me know!

You can do it. Trust me.