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I do not personally know the other people who I were told got in, but I was told that that's how they checked - was through the site. My last name starts with an A, so you're perhaps correct that it could be alphabetical.
 
In the original confirmation email received when I submitted the online application, it said emails would go at the END of February, so there is still time for that. I have not received a rejection email, just saw it on LORIS.
 
 
****UPDATE: I logged back into LORIS and when I click on my program, it gives me an error page as well now. Therefore, this is obviously a technical glitch in the system right now.
 
Deep breaths everyone

Eep! I found "the big envelope" from U of T in my mailbox yesterday! I'm beyond thrilled and still sort of not believing it! Anyone else get in yet!? My status hasn't changed online yet BTW. 

cheekss, thank you!!  I called them last week to find out what their process was since it's not very clear elsewhere. Basically they have a rolling admissions process, and they don't have a  set deadline that they have all the offers out by. I had my application in by very early December, and therefore it has made it through the lengthy process already. Oh, and I received my notification by email. Fingers are crossed for you!! 

Hey cheekss,
 
I just received my acceptance 2 days ago to the advanced standing MSW at UBCO, and I couldn't be more excited!! You are certainly right that tuition is cheaper (nearly half the price!), and I've also been told it's a great clinical school. The move is scary, but it's an incredibly beautiful place, and as lightning1129 mentioned, time will fly by. Also know, that other people (like myself) will be in the same boat, and sometimes just knowing that makes things a little bit easier. Yes I agree that a lot of networking is involved in this field, however, experience is also a huge asset, regardless of the geographical location of where that experienced was gained.
 
Also, to earlier posts on this thread (sorry, I have been slacking on this thread this year) I'm going to give you a little run down to give people some idea of how persistence and dedication really does pay off in the end. If this turns into an essay, I apologize in advance!
 
I applied 3 years ago, got wait-listed at 2/3 schools that I applied to for the 2-year MSW. The following year I applied to 2-year MSW and 1 year HBSW at Lakehead Orillia. Again, I got waitlisted at U of T, but got accepted at Lakehead. So for those who posted questions earlier in this thread about lakehead - this info is for you! The 1year program is definitely very difficult, and very demanding - as to be expected out of a condensed program. While yes, it may not be the 2 year MSW that you hoped for, it will still take you 2 years to get an MSW (1 year at lakehead, and then the 1 year advanced MSW) and you have 2 degrees. Furthermore, the program at Lakehead is so small, that you can build great relationships with professors during your time there, which is extremely useful for future applications, etc. They recommend you don't work, but about a handful of us worked during the program. It was not easy, but for me it was necessary (I had just made the decision to buy a new car... ooops!). Anyways, 6 months of hard work in Orillia for class work, and then 5-6 months of placement wherever you'd like - I think almost all people in my program went back home to do placements. If anyone has any other questions about this program, feel free to ask me! I highly recommend it to those who are trying to apply for the 2 year MSW.
 
Anyways, on my THIRD year applying for the MSW, I have been ACCEPTED (yay!!) to UBC Okanagan campus in Kelowna. While I am still waiting to hear from Laurier and U of T, my mind is already made up on going out west.
 
Long story short - keep trying! Explore other options (such as the HBSW), volunteer, and remember that eventually you WILL get accepted
 
Hope that's somewhat helpful for you guys. Any questions, feel free!

Hey guys! Round 2 for me this year too. I decided that this year I would try to be more active in this forum as well. Last year I followed along and only posted once or twice, and quite late! Anyways, I applied last year to U of T, Laurier, and California State (Long Beach). I was rejected from Laurier and wait listed at both U of T and Cal State! While this was an accomplishment, it still left me feeling pretty deflated when I didn't get in.
 
BUT, here I go again! This year I am applying to U of T, Cal State, and The HBSW program at Lakehead (Orillia Campus).
 
I am wondering for those who have reapplied in the past (or who plan to do so this year), what do you do with your personal statement? For U of T for example, the 5 questions remained the same for the personal statement - while the first 2 questions may need some tweaking based on experience since the last application, the other answers may remain the same. Is it a negative thing to leave the personal statement the same? Or does it show consistency in your work? I can't decide what's the best thing to do, so I wanted to reach out and see what you  guys think!
 
 
Thanks in advance

Thank you for your comments! It is definitly helpful to hear from others in similar situations. You give me hope that round 2 will be a success I have done some minor tweaking with wording and grammar and added in a few lines about my past year's experience. I really do feel like it was a strong personal statement, so I don't want to change it for the wrong reasons