AENMSW
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Don't feel defeated! This is technically the first week of when UofT projected their acceptances would roll out! 4 weeks to go! I really think there will be more acceptances for UofT, and we haven't even heard from Laurier yet! Keep your head up
Thanks. I really do appreciate the encouragement. I'm worried that if my grades weren't competitive enough for Windsor than I have no shot at Toronto and especially not Laurier. But, it isn't over until it's over and I'm really trying to see the positive in that!
I'm not sure where you heard that but I literally haven't heard that from anyone else. From all of my understanding, the post-degree BSW's are designed for people who realized they wanted to do a BSW, but had already finished (any other 'related') degree and thus didn't want to do 3-4 more years of school. I'm just saying, I know you're upset and you definitely have the right to be - it's such a stressful upsetting place to be in for all of us. But 1) you still may get into U of T or Laurier, they have sent out some acceptances but nothing I have heard says they've sent out all of them yet (which would also be silly because no programs really accept like that anyways) and 2) I would do more research into the post degree BSWs and which ones are geared towards people with 4 year degrees, since, yeah, I never heard anything about that whole 3 vs 4 year thing and frankly it seems kind of redundant and strange. Why offer a post-degree program if you really meant it as an honours style "post general degree" program?? Good luck with everything!
When the program filled last year and the waitlist closed I called their BSW program to inquire. Basically the 2 year BSW is there professional year courses for the current BSW students. So they offer spots to those students first, then to people who have a 3 year degree (no Honours). The reason why students with a 4 year degree (Honours) are considered last is because we meet the requirements for higher learning.
I am obviously going to wait to hear back from Laurier and U of T before I become too hard headed. But, seeing as this is my second year applying and I really have no money to update courses and I don't want to waste my academic reference's time for a 3rd reference letter I am unsure if I will apply again next year. While I feel like my future is so uncertain, there are also many possibilities. Good luck to everyone still waiting
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That is really tough, I'm sorry to hear that. I really hope you get into your other options it sounds like you have great experience, that is very strange
Thanks, b39. I called Nancy and left a message to see if there is any way she is able to clarify as to why this might have been (could I have filled out something wrong on the application sheet?). I'm sure she cannot give me much information, but I would really like to know why I was wait listed last year and not this year. It sucks right now in this moment, and it will suck tomorrow and this sucky feeling will probably last all week, but I know it won't last forever and that life goes on. It just sucks knowing that I cannot become a social worker unless I go to school for it. I was told because I already have a 4 year degree that my chances of getting into the 2 year BSW are extremely low (apparently they are more geared toward people who have a 3 year general degree...).
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I just received a notice reading "Not Admitted" to U windsor's 2 Year MSW program. I am honestly so upset because I applied last year with minimal experience and not having taken a Stats course and got wait listed and I received a rejection this year even though I took a stats course and got an A- in it AND I beefed up my experience by volunteering with a distress line AND acquired a part time job educating children about topics in social awareness. I just don't understand how I got wait listed year and not this year
I applied to U of T and Laurier as well, but seeing as how my ROSI status has not changed I doubt I got accepted. I honestly wish I could just run away haha. Sorry to be such a negative Nancy. I do want to genuinely wish congratulations to the people that got accepted. -
From what I remember last year, I think there are 30 spots available for the two year track. Not certain about the one year program.
Does anyone know approximately how many people University of Windsor accepts into each of the 2 year and one year programs?
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I can completely identify with you. This is my second year applying for the 2 Year MSW track. I think my lack of experience really hurt me last year, so this year I did my best to beef up my volunteer experience and was fortunate enough to get a part-time job running an educational program at a counselling centre. Hopefully it helps this time around. Good luck!
I did the same thing last year (I was applying straight out of undergrad) so I took this year to volunteer as much as I possibly could but I cannot afford to do that for another year so I'm looking into post-grad fast track college programs now. I've been looking for full-time work since December and it has only made me realize that I need an MSW for anything that would truly make me happy career wise so everything is riding on this in a way lol no pressure but I'm sure we can all relate.
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As many other people said, I feel exactly the same way! What a roller coaster we are on haha. I think the best thing to do is take it a day at a time. That's what I keep telling myself, anyways. To pass the time I've been going to the gym, crocheting, and heading home to Windsor. Little milestones help (i.e. valentine's day coming up, girl's night, my birthday, anniversary, etc). What is everyone else doing to pass them time?
The wait is killing me!!!! Some days I think I'm OBVIOUSLY going to get in, I am amazing, how could they not want me?!
Some days I think actually I don't even want to do grad school, So screw them I am moving to Thailand and don't even care If they accept me or not.
Some days (today) I think I'm never going to get in and I am devestated because my life has no other direction.
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Hi AENMSW,
Laurier won't send you an e-mail confirmation until AFTER the deadline of January 15.
Cheers,
Thanks! Do you think Windsor might be the same with their status?
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Everything is submitted and I feel a HUGE weight off my shoulders! Except for one thing...
I mailed my application to both Windsor and Laurier before the holidays. Through Canada Post tracking I see that they have been delivered and signed for. However, when I check my U Windsor account it still says my application is incomplete/waiting on documents, and I haven't received an e-mail from Laurier stating they have my application (I could be wrong, but I was under the impression they send an e-mail). Should I be worried if the status hasn't changed or if I haven't received a confirmation e-mail by next week? I know this is a busy time for the admissions offices, but I obviously want to make sure everything is received by the deadline.
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Thanks Jenste! I'll look in to that.
@Blh22, That's what I thought was strange too. I looked back through my transcripts though, and I think I have enough social science credits. Like I said, the coordinator who I was talking to was not very helpful at all, barely looked through the transcript I brought her, and basically told me the GTA schools were too competitive for me. But, I'll give it a try anyways.
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That's really strange that you would meet the requirements for other university's 2 year MSW programs, but not Laurier... Jenste's recommendations for non-MSW programs seem like good fits for you as well
Apparently I didn't meet requirements in terms of number of social science courses. I come from a drama background as my major, but I minored in Communication (which is a social science, no?) and took some women's studies courses. I just looked at my transcript and if Comm/Art History counts, then it should be enough. Weird. I think I am going to apply. I mean, the worst they'll say is no.
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Have you considered Laurier's MSW program?
Funny enough, I went there last year to ask them about it, and they said I didn't meet the requirements in both social science courses and lack of experience (honestly, the Coordinator wasn't helpful at all and she completely forgot about our meeting). I *might* look in to it again, just so I'm not putting all of my eggs into one basket.
AENMSW,
Child studies may be of interest to you, as well as an MA in Counselling, either through a psychology department if you have a degree in psych or a department of education if you don't. (U of Ottawa and UNBC have two good options for a MEd. in Counselling).
This is a good website to do a Canada-wide search of university programs: http://www.universitystudy.ca/search-programs/
Good luck!!
Thanks for the suggestion, Jenste! I'll definitely look in to those options as well. Just really trying to keep my options open
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Hello everyone! This will be my second year applying for an MSW. Last year I limited myself to Windsor, believing my grades weren't good enough for admittance to universities in the GTA (I have a mid-level B average). This year I am going to reapply to Windsor's 2 Year Regular track MSW program, as well as U of T's (still determining which area of focus). Since I don't hold a BSW I have also been thinking about applying to U Vic's Distance Ed BSW, as well as Lakehead's 1 year HBSW (although I a just started working at a counselling centre on a 1 year contract that ends in September…).
While my GPA is really only at admittance level, I believe my lack of experience held me back. When I applied last year I had only been volunteering casually as a Puppeteer at CAS, as well as an educator with an eating disorder clinic. Prior to that I had worked in the media industry as a project coordinator which I failed to put on my application, believing it wasn't relevant. However, this year I started working as a program coordinator at a counselling centre (yay!) and will begin volunteering with a distress line next week. I hope that the added experience is enough and holds relevance. I really want to get a job that will allow me to work with people (my preference being at-risk youth) in a setting that allows me to counsel them and use my dramatic arts background.
Aside from the schools I'm applying to, does anyone else have any suggestions of other schools/programs I should consider? I don't wish to limit my options.
Anywho, good luck, everyone! I had a really good experience in the boards last year. Everyone was so helpful and encouraging. Great support system
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Well, at least the waiting is over. Notified this morning that I wasn't admitted the Windsor's Masters of Social Work program. While I am extremely sad and a little disappointed, at least I know. I do plan on applying again, as well as looking in to other options, and in the mean time increase my experience. I know I want to work with people, and this little bump in the road won't stop me. Thanks for the support, everyone. Good luck to those still waiting, congrats to those who were accepted, and to those who didn't get in: try, try again! If this is something you are passionate about, you will do it by any means. Good luck <3
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Congrats! I'm still waiting on Windsor myself, so if you stick with Laurier maybe a spot will open up for me
Haven't given up hope yet! I was looking back on threads from 2013 and some people found out well into July. Keeping my fingers crossed. Just wish the process didn't take so long. The waiting is torture. Patience isn't my strong suit, so this is a really good lesson for me in developing that skill. I was just accepted off of the waitlist for Windsor. I'm quite pleased with Laurier, so I find it likely that I'll reject the offer. Hopefully someone deserving gets my spot!
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Hey Naveed,
Hope all goes well with your application. Unfortunately, this thread is for Masters of Social Work applicants. Might want to see if there is a thread created already for Meng or create one yourself and start a dialogue
I'm sure there's others who have questions. Best of luck! Hi Everyone
I have applied for Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering(MEng) at Concordia, Calgary and Ottawa-Carleton for Winter Semester 2015.
I have sent my applications on 30th April and to my knowledge all of the required documents are complete. Anyone has any Idea when can I expect to have received their Acceptance or Rejection email? Any similar experiences?
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I'm in the same boat for U Windsor's 2 year program
My status still just says "Referred to Department." I'm unsure if McGill's process is similar, but for Windsor they send out their first 30 acceptance offers and if the applicants decline or say don't respond within 2 weeks the offer goes to the next person in sequence until the program is filled. So, if you're not the first 30 you're on a wait list, but also not on a wait list.. ? I'm worried that I'll be waiting all summer for nothing. It's pretty disheartening, but in the meantime I am taking a Stats course because I'll need the credit should I get that accepted status (fingers crossed!), and continue volunteering in case it turns out I need to re-apply. I just hope to hear something (acceptance or even just learning that the program is full) by August. Anyone has news about McGill?
May is up to end and my application status has remained as "In review".
Is there anyone waiting too?? or Am I the only one??
Time goes by, that's not fair at all.
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Anyone know if there's been any movement off the U Windsor Regular Track list? I haven't received an e-mail yet notifying applicants that the program is full, so I know there's still hope
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Anyone know how many people are on the waiting list for Windsor's 2 year regular track program, or have any knowledge/experience with previously being on their waiting list? Feeling like I'm in limbo.
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Hi B39, you can send an updated resume as long as you're on the waitlist. I updated it about 3 times last year, even once in August, and just sent it to Angela who updated her files.
Do you think the same could be applied to Windsor? I am wait-listed there (I think... my status still says "referred to department").
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I can only assume "referred to department" means waitlisted, or better yet, ACCEPTED. I'm rooting for ya!
Thanks! Keeping my fingers crossed and just trying not to be too attached to the outcome
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Congrats on the acceptances, everyone! Still waiting to hear back myself. I applied to the 2 Year, Regular-Track MSW program at Windsor and received that standard e-mail, stating that they had begun to send out their acceptance offers to the first 30 and will send out more based on declines and those who don't respond. Is it safe to assume I'm waitlisted? The status on my UWin account still reads as "Referred to Department."
Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2015 admissions
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^^^ What she said. And if you were wondering about the 2 Year BSW program I was referring to Windsor.