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  1. When I was accepted last year I was sent a generic e-mail to check the website, I was very surprised to find an acceptance waiting for me. Also, in taking with others in the program about how they were accepted we realized that some of us were personally notified with an e-mail in the beginning of March, and others (like me) were notified towards the end of the month. I don't think there was a reason for that other than disorganization on their part. Good luck to you all! I vividly remember waiting and how much it sucked!
  2. It would be correct to say that Berkeley does not focus on clinical training and more on research. The other concentrations do definitely have more of a clinical focus. However, I haven't seen an MSW program that fully prepares students for clinical work. All the programs are accredited by the same body that dictates the required coursework, so most programs don't differ significantly. It is my opinion that no one can be fully trained to do clinical work in a two-year program, its a long process that the MSW sets the foundation for. Its a good idea to go where you have residency, unless your pretty wealthy. But, if you do plan on working in the bay area it is to your advantage to do your internships here to get your foot in the door. Otherwise, when you move here you are competing with Berkeley grads who are familiar with the area and the populations. They are both good programs and anything you miss in one program you can easily find in the community. Good luck.
  3. The program is great, but as a MAP student you receive NO clinical training which is really unusual for a MSW program. My area of interest is working with female returning veterans and their families. Prior to going to this program I managed a crisis hotline for 3+ years and worked with the Dept of Veterans Affairs. While this program is great, I do believe that it is really quite similar to other MSW programs in both academic work and internships. Considering how competitive it is to get in I encourage you to remember that once out of school most employers don't care where you got your MSW. And, its super expensive to live here! Hope thats helpful
  4. I am a current MAP student and they told us that they had 130 applications to our concentration and 15 admits. GRE seems pretty irrelevant, and I didn't have that great of a GPA from a small public school. Mostly, it seems that they are looking to create a cohort of people who come from different backgrounds and interests. For MAP in particular, they want a lot of experience in the field. If your interests are really similar to many other applicants interest, it may be difficult. However, if you have something unique to bring to the cohort you have a better shot. Good luck, hope to see you next year!!
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