MSW@theU!

Hello. I was reading through the responses on this thread and wanted to share my own story. I applied to UMich on 12/18, and was waitlisted in February. I called U of M the next day to request an interview, and was told I could do a phone interview with Tim Collenbeck(sp)? Anyhow, when I called in to do the phone interview- he suggested I just come in for a face-to-face interview (apparently you ARE allowed to request in person interviews as well)! I went the first week of March for my interview. I made them a nice portfolio that outlined more of my skills, but also my personality because I feel like they don't get to know the individual through the paper process. I heard back three weeks later with an official acceptance offer for the AS program for the fall. I would say if you're waitlisted to see about getting an interview. U of M was the only school I applied to. Don't give up! =) It could make the difference.

I was waitlisted by UMich for the Advanced Standing MSW program. I applied 12/18, and was waitlisted in February. I contacted the school and requested an interview for early March. I made a pretty decent portfolio to bring to the interview outlining my skills and work experience. Less than three weeks later, I was offered official admission for the program I wanted. Request an interview if you can! I think it really made the difference in my case. Good luck to you either way!!