ChloeMSW

Just received a second email from CSULB stating that my application was sent for a final departmental review. OMG I don't know what to think now lol. Does this mean it is no longer pending status??

Did you ever get accepted to CSULB? I am pending status too..

Yes I received a confirmation email a week after I applied. I just notice a lot of applicants are receiving interview requests so I'm beginning to worry.

Did you get accepted right away or were you pending status?

It looks like many are being interviewed for CSUN's MSW program. Should I be worried? I haven't heard anything from them. I applied Dec. 23.

Yes it is. However, I am getting a bit worried that I have not heard anything from CSUN. CSUN is my second choice.

I really appreciate this feedback!

Hello! Thank you for the CSULB feedback. Hmmm that's so interesting...basically you're not guaranteed your choice of program until you start? My first choice at CSULB is the 3yr program with the older adults concentration. I applied to CSUN December 23rd. I received a confirmation stating my app. is complete on Jan 9. We should hear back from CSUN no later than May 15. I don't mind going to CSUN because I graduated from there. So I am familiar with the campus. I just think if I am going to graduate school I want to make sure the program offered is well-established and advanced.

Has anyone received a pending status email from CSULB? Or is anyone familiar with their process?

Last year I applied to CSULB and ONLY CSULB because I thought "eh it's a Cal-State why wouldn't I get accepted?" Boy did I get slapped across the face when I was rejected immediately thru email. My GPA was 3.4 and my experience was just 3 years as medical assistant for older adults. When I decided to re-apply I made sure I consult with CSULB on how to strengthen my application. So I did. I even got a new position at a hospital working with LMSWs and physicians. Moreover, I decided at a facility for violence intervention. I planned my second time around well in advance. I really want to go to CSULB because they have a high ranked program. I feel the same about USC. That price tag gives me a heart attack. But hey if I get into USC and not CSULB I'll be okay. Don't worry about turning in your applications late. Looks like CSULB doesn't care for any of that. I mean I applied back in December and my app. is in pending status. Meaning they are giving other well qualified applicants the chance... It's frustrating

Last year I applied to CSULB and ONLY CSULB because I though "eh it's a Cal-State why wouldn't I get accepted?" Boy did I get slapped across the face when I was rejected immediately thru email. My GPA was 3.4 and my experience was just 3 years as medical assistant for older adults. When I decided to re-apply I made sure I consult with CSULB on how to strengthen my application. So I did. I even got a new position at a hospital working with LMSWs and physicians. Moreover, I decided at a facility for violence intervention. I planned my second time around well in advance. I really want to go to CSULB because they have a high ranked program. I feel the same about USC. That price tag gives me a heart attack. But hey if I get into USC and not CSULB I'll be okay. Don't worry about turning in your applications late. Looks like CSULB doesn't care for any of that. I mean I applied back in December and my app. is in pending status. Meaning they are giving other well qualified applicants the chance... It's frustrating

I applied in the last week of December. February 5th I received an email saying my application is in pending status. I am very frustrated because last year I was rejected! I will not give up. CSULB is my number one choice. My problem is I am a business management major with five years of healthcare industry experience primarily with older adults. However, CSULB said undergrad major does not matter. The reason I was rejected is because my resume was not reading "Social Work." The second time around my application was simply amazing. I had my PS proofread by three different ENGLISH majors. My recommendations were from a Director at a hospital, a MFT and a my undergraduate professor who truly believes I can be an amazing social worker. I also applied to USC (too expensive, but hey it's USC) and CSUN (I went there for undergrad, I don't mind going again, since their social work program is very similar to CSULB). Please share your application status and/or suggestions. Thanks and good luck to everyone!