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Just thought I would add in my two cents as well since I am currently attending WLU 2 year MSW program. I was initially waitlisted for both schools but received a letter of acceptance on the first day the waitlist opened up for WLU. From my understanding, the committee judges applicants based on minimum criteria first, and then personal statement. As someone with a fair amount of research experience I was surprised to get into WLU but I think this speaks to how I approached my personal statement. In hindsight, I tailored my U of T statement based on what I thought they wanted, rather than letting it be an opportunity to reflect myself and understanding. I did this because I knew it was competitive and it was originally my first choice. With my statement of interest for WLU, I wrote it a few days before the due date and my responses were more natural and reflexive. So, yes WLU is strict on the hour requirement (it is a minimum criteria) but it's based on good reasoning. Plus, I think these hours can be easily accumulated when considering the dynamic roles of social workers and related social work experience. For those deliberating over their acceptances remember, each school has its niche as well as its quirks but remember part of being a social work student is navigating these hurdles. Best of luck

Hello! If you start from the earlier pages you can read some applicant's background information (GPA, employment and volunteer experience etc). Otherwise you can try personally messaging people and jump to around page 132 From the research I did prior to applying for my MSW, the main difference between U of T and York is: U of T = more clinical, research and evidence based approach where as York = emphasizes an anti oppressive approach. I can not elaborate much on York asides from the fact that they do offer a considerable amount of funding for students. Their MSW program was not one I considered based on what my academic goals and distance/commuting. On the other hand, U of T offers a wide range of specializations in their MSW program in addition to their collaborative degree options.

Congratulations Come join the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1397129410607604/

From what I understand the two programs differ greatly in terms of the curriculum (York = Anti Oppressive Perspective/Socially Progressive, U of T= Clinical (Evidence Based Practices) and Research Oriented). Hope that helps!

Just a reminder that there is a facebook group for Laurier's 2 Year MSW Program: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1397129410607604/?fref=nfor search Laurier MSW 2 Year Full Time.

Received acceptance from Laurier off of the wait list this morning!

@Ivm2015 & @katkatkat mine also says decision made, my guess is that this is updated once they received our reply to whether or not we wished to remain on the waitlist

Angela indicated that if you have not received an update to your application via ROSI or mail by April 15th to call her directly. This is my first time applying for the MSW programs and second time applying for Guelph's CFT program. If I am not admitted off of a wait list this year I will reapply to Laurier and U of T as well as apply to McMaster's Post Degree BSW and Lakehead's HBSW

I completely forgot about students graduating, can you tell I've been out of school for awhile haha

I am wondering if someone can possibly confirm this, but from reading the past forums and the deadlines people were given to accept offers it appears that Laurier and U of T will start contacting their wait list candidates end of May and Early June. As well, I received notification that wait list candidates for Laurier and U of T have until April 28th & May 8th to reply so that's also what leads me to believe there is potentially another 1.5 month or 2 month wait until the list actually starts to see any movement. Is this correct?

Try emailing: socialwork@wlu.ca or calling: Graduate Recruitment and Admissions - 519.884.0710 x2617

I have noticed several people mentioned experience working or volunteering as a board member for various organizations, can someone with similar experience provide some insight as to what this entails or how you obtained these positions. Thank you in advanced Feel free to PM if preferred.

Received my wait list for U of T via mail

My apologies, I misread the comment!

@AMetAllo I believe 140 are accepted for over 800 applicants, I believe that's what someone else indicated