siono716

I hope this isn't too off topic (but this discussion seems the most *recent.) I have my MSW and plan on applying for my PhD in 2 years. While vacationing in a city with a school I'm interesting in attending, I am trying to kill two birds with one stone. I'd like to meet with this school and see if it'd be a good fit. What's the protocol for this? Is it best to reach out to the specific faculty member I'd like to have as an advisor? Do I approach it more like they're interviewing me, or more informal? I'm trying to determine how prepared I should be vs. how much honesty I can have in displaying my insecurities. Thanks for the guidance!

Check out the University of Denver. They have a great program, and work tightly with their school of international studies.

Yes, I do know the DU is private, but the others are not....My biggest concern is whether I have good chances of being accepted

I am a senior Spanish and Sociology major at a mid-difficulty school in NC. I will be going to grad school for my MSW in the next few years and am trying to figure out finances. This requires me moving to a state, prior to applying in order to be eligible for in-state tuition at the time of application. Because of this, I am trying to realistically weigh where I have good chances of being accepted. Even though UNC has a great program and it's in my state, I'm tired of NC and really want to move out West (or Austin). If anyone could give me guidance on whether they think I could be admitted to these schools, that would be wonderful! My top choice is University of Denver as they have a program that perfectly matches me, but I would have to get about $23,000 of scholarships per year to afford it! I can't express how badly I want to go to their, but I am paying for it so money is a big issue. I'm looking for anyone who may be able to give me insight as to whether I could possibly get into these schools or other suggestions. My stats: BA of Spanish; BA of Sociology 3.57gpa 1 semester study abroad in Mexico 1 summer church/ nonprofit leadership internship (perhaps a SW internship next semester) SAT- 1180 ( I do poorly on standardized tests!) - haven't taken GRE yet Top MSW choices: University of Denver UCLA UT Austin UNC ( if I have to stay in NC) If I go out of state, I will have at least one year, probably two before applying for grad school because I would need to claim residency. This would help my limited experience. THANKS SO MUCH!