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Sadly, my BSW isn't getting me very far I've spent the last year working at a community health agency for seniors as a program assistant. It ended up working out last year that I didn't get accepted for my MSW because I had to go through treatment as I was unfortunately diagnosed with the c-word. But now that I'm healthy I was totally ready to tackle the MSW! Guess it's not meant to be

I've decided that I'm not going to reapply for a few years now...it's getting too expensive to keep getting rejected year after year. I went through a terrible year this past year and was finally hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel. No such luck

It's my understanding that if you haven't heard from York yet, you'll be receiving a rejection letter in the mail. That's probably my fate! Two years in a row of trying to apply...super discouraging

Still haven't heard from York...should I just accept that I've been rejected?

So if I haven't heard from York yet, is it safe to assume I didn't get in? Sounds like everyone got a response.

It's my second year applying for advanced standing MSW. I graduated with my BSW in June 2013 and began working as a program assistant in a seniors community health agency immediately after graduating. At this point, I have almost a year of work experience, my placement experience, and various volunteer opportunities that I took part in throughout university. Last year when I applied I was rejected; this year I re-applied and have so far been rejected at Waterloo, wait listed (again) at U of T. Now I'm waiting on York, but seeing as how people have gotten responses, it's pretty safe to assume I've been rejected. At this point, I think I'm going to give up on applying for a few years and try again then.

Just got an email from Ryerson that I have been rejected for admission... *Sigh* I guess I won't be going anywhere in September...This has been a very painful and stressful process for me. I did not have a very good year this year, and I had been hoping that getting in somewhere would finally bring a positive light on the year. Guess its back to the game next year!

Ryerson has officially left me in limbo. People have gotten their acceptances already while I have heard NOTHING since I submitted my application in December. If I didn't receive any word yet, is it safe to assume I'm facing a rejection?

As far as I know, Western only has a 1 year advanced standing program. I applied for it but was rejected.

Any recommendations for the job search, since it is highly unlikely I will be able to pursue my MSW now? I know of charityvillage.com, workopolis, Indeed, monster...but not much luck! I've sent probably over 100 resumes in the last two months and nothing has come out of it. I'm just not qualified enough to get a job, and I'm not qualified enough to get an MSW. I'm so lost and could use any advice I can get! My experience is mainly with seniors, but I have some experience with adults and kids too. Here's my background story, since everyone gave theirs. I just graduated my BSW from York University with a B+ (almost an A) GPA of the last two years; I took research methods and statistics, in which I got an A in both classes. During my BSW, I volunteered for children's services as a homework tutor, which was one of their programs. I did that for three years, but unfortunately had to stop in my final year as it conflicted with my placement. As well, in the summer of 2011, I went on a 10-day social service relief trip to Latvia and Lithuania to assist in supporting the communities there, mainly youth and seniors. I did my placement at a community health agency that provides support to seniors who would like to live at home. In my role, I provided case management and support to clients, mainly assisting them in accessing resources in the community and linking them to services. I became very knowledgeable in community initiatives, as well as the social problems within the senior population. Following my placement, I started to volunteer at a day centre for seniors with cognitive impairment, providing recreational support and one-on-one interaction with clients. As well, I have administrative experience as I have worked in a medical office and a law office for 3 years. Somehow, I do not qualify for any jobs in the field, nor do I have what is needed for admission into an MSW program. I'm so lost and very discouraged. I'm trying to remain positive about it, thinking that I can just try again next year, but its so hard to think that way! Anyways, thanks for all your support on here, you're all amazing! Congrats to all of you on getting in!

Am I seriously going to be the only one on this forum to not get accepted anywhere?! Honestly, I've given up and am just looking for work, with plans to reapply next year.

Nothing in the mail for me

I'm so nervous to check the mail! I won't get my mail till after 5 today...what can I expect if it's an admissions package?

U of T is my dream school for my MSW...I love the specialized streams, the placements available, and just the faculty itself. But sadly, my experience is nowhere near anyone's here. I did my BSW straight out of high school, I have only volunteer experience, and I'm very young. There are many others who have earned their spots. I think I'm just going to have to try again next year!

Ryerson is making me very angry. When I called earlier this week, I was told decisions would be made available this week. Well the week is over and still nothing for me. No emails, no changes on RAMSS, no letters in the mail. What the hell, Ryerson?

I just called Ryerson and was told decisions will be made this week. Somehow I'm not trusting that as someone else posted last week the same thing. If I thought York admin was bad, Ryerson definitely takes the cake!

I feel like such a failure I went through four years of school to get my BSW, I can't get into my MSW, and I can't even find a job. Starting to consider changing career choices all together!

Anyone hear yet from Ryerson. We were told we'd hear back last week but there's still nothing. Seriously considering just accepting rejection

Probably like most in my position, the waiting game is torture. So far, no acceptances for me and one waitlist. I'm still waiting on Ryerson. I can't do this game anymore! I'd rather just give up now and say I didn't get in so that I can just move onwards and follow another plan, be it finding a job or whatever. But I feel like a fool everyday checking my emails, RAMSS, mailbox, and calling the department that doesn't pick up the phone. I'm seriously fine with being rejected, but then at least ill know the waiting is over!

I'm a little hesitant to call because they may get frustrated with me for contacting them about it. I emailed the MSW department this week (not the first time) and they never bother to respond...this is really starting to remind me of York's admin problems, and its really turning me off from the school. If a school like UofT can process applications faster than Ryerson, there's a problem!

Anyone hear from Ryerson yet?

I emailed the graduate admissions department at Ryerson and their response was not helpful in the slightest: Hi, Your application is under review with the Department. Please contact the Department for a more definitely decision date: msw@ryerson.ca. Decisions are ongoing through the spring and summer. When a decision is made, you will either receive a letter in the mail if you are offered admission or an email if you are not. -- Best Regards, Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Seriously this could go into summer?!?

I'm starting to get very irritated with Ryerson already...I was hoping that I'd hear back from then by now, seeing as I've read in past forums that they send out results around February-March. It's now April and no word whatsoever from them! I check my RAMSS obsessively, as well as the mailbox. Its the only school I have left to hear from and its my last hope at getting into an MSW program this year! Otherwise I'm in big trouble because so far I'm not having much luck finding work in the social work field with my current credentials.

I'm 21...I think that may not help my case when applying for my MSW!

I went to York for four years. It was four years of hate towards jews and Israel. Made me extremely uncomfortable as a Jewish student. Not surprised it happened at UofT.