Sh!zaam
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I'm so stoked! I talked to SSW, and they were able to move me from 3 to 2 yr program (my first choice)! Very happy they were able to do this for me. All I did was call and email a few people and fill out some forms.
Thought I'd share for future references or anyone else on here, switching from 3 to 2 yr is possible if they still have space left.
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Yeah that thread I created for the application process, didn't get much of a reponse after decisions were made. Maybe they don't have gradcafe accounts and are trolling, or they just don't know about gradcafe to post here? Either way I hope they find this thread and join! I'd love to see some more SDSU MSW talk.
Class registration times should be around mid July (July 14th is what I was told when I spoke with SSW)! I'm excited to register for classes
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Just curious if anyone else out there is going to be attending SDSU in the fall? Most replies are for the programs in Los Angeles, but not much talk about San Diego.
I will be attending! Agreed, I haven't seen anyone on here really talking about SD let alone SDSU. Where's the SD people at?
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Yes UNC Chapel Hill and Charlotte as well as SDSU require the GRE. Along with CSUF and CSULB, NCSU and Boston U do not.
Hey there! I was accepted to SDSU with low GRE scores, so I wouldn't worry too much about your score (they only look at analytical anyways). I heavily focused on perfecting my resume/experiences and my SOP. If your GPA is over 3.0 and you have a lot of experience in the field, you're good to apply to SDSU.
Good luck, feel welcome to PM me if you have any more questions about SDSU.
PS. I wouldn't retake it, my scores were lower than yours and it wasn't a problem for SDSU (they desire a at least a 3.5 or higher on the AWA portion, 4.0 and above is preferred). Your GRE scores are solid for SDSU, not sure about how they evaluate it at UNCCH. Hope this helps!
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Congrats guys
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Woo! More for us waiting! Congrats on your acceptances! San Diego sounds amazing!
Exactly haha, I sent them my reply this morning and they confirmed with "Thank you for letting us know, best of luck". So there you go my friends!! I hope one of you on here gets the spot! *fingers crossed*
Thank you SaidypooMSW
I'm so stoked! I'll be checking back to congratulate the rest of you, CSUF really made us suffer with their waiting game 
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To those of you admitted to SDSU and will be attending,
Do you guys want to start a Facebook group? I think it would be a good way to get to know at least some people in our cohort before the year begins!
Let me know with a reply or direct message, cuz Facebook wont let me start the group without adding at least one other person to it :/ . -
Aw man! I wish I would've found this forum back in December to at least vent all my stress! ( I kept finding past years' posts). The level of stress experienced from this was CRAZY.
Congrats to all who got in! I am processing my rejection and hoping to meet with admissions director for some feedback.
I was denied first via email on 3/3 and received a letter on Friday 3/6 (letter was dated for 3/9) I'm super bummed since I thought I had a chance. My GPA isn't competitive (2.87) but overall I am a well-rounded student (even got accepted to Peace Corps and I terminated my service) Scored a 4 on GRE, submitted my application in October and had SOLID letters of rec. Additionally my personal statement was strong and even explained the reason behind my GPA (lack of exposure, first generation college student etc.) I have always worked in non-profits, grassroots orgs so I have over 8000 hours of experience. It is sad that a university prefers a high number than a well rounded student who is dedicated to the field.
I will try again next year!
Good luck to you all !!!
@wanderlustinginstead
I wish I could have found this forum as well!
I received was denied via email (3/4), and received a letter in the mail stating that I was not admitted last night (3/9). I submitted my complete application to SDSU on 11/17/14, and did not hear back from then until 3/4. Personally, I feel like the way in which they decide who does and does not get in to the program is rather unfair.
I have heard that they give more consideration and preference to BSW's over other major. I am a Child & Family Development major, with the hopes of achieving a career with child welfare services. I have been actively involved in SDSU's neighboring community of City Heights, applied with a 3.4 GPA; however, I did not get a high score on the GRE (I got a 3). My peers recommend that I file an appeal, so do not be discouraged! As with you, I also feel that my personal statement and letters of recommendation were strong. In addition, I feel the same about how they prefer higher numbers over well-rounded students (it's kind of like they are going against their practice! :/ ) I encourage you to file an appeal! Nothing wrong with trying
Hi guys! I'm not sure what they really consider during review of applications, but here is a summary of my stats and why I think I was accepted--because to be honest, I feel that I didn't have a great shot applying to SDSU for various reasons; low GRE, low UC GPA, applying very close to the deadline, and putting my application together in a hurry.
*(Psychology major) 3.1 UC GPA, overall undergad transfer GPA 3.4, last 60 units GPA 3.2(what they consider the most I believe) - similar to your GPA sunsetsd
*3.5 on the GRE AWA - similar to your score sunsetsd, and lower than wanderlustinginstead
*I think a huge factor to their decision is the diversity of the student. I speak 4 languages, 3 at native fluency. I was not born in the US, and wrote about my family's move and assimilation in my personal statement.
*Lastly, my experience.
-I volunteered as a teacher's aid for 5+ years, and still continue to do so. Also, 1 year at Boys and Girls Club.
-1 year research experience
- My jobs as a special needs para-educator 8+ months
Reading up on the old forums from 2011, a person admitted to and already in the program said they consider some other things as well. () (taken info is from user MSW hopeful).
*They said that since SDSU looks at applications on a rolling basis, the earlier you turn in your application the better chance you will have of not being wait-listed/rejected.
- However, I applied 3 days before the deadline, and was still accepted.
*Their stats were: ~3.2 GPA 3.4 last 60 units, 5 on GRE AWA, 2-3 years volunteer experience in social services
- I only got a 3.5 on the GRE AWA, I have about the same GPA's, but more volunteer years and work under my belt.
*They also mentioned that ALL of your recommendations MUST be from professors, since SDSU prefers that.
- This wasn't the case for me either, I had 2 professors (one from undergrad at UCSD whose lab I was in, and one from community college), and 1 from an old high school teacher/present volunteer supervisor (whom I worked with for 5+ years)--yet, I was admitted. MSW hopeful also added that when they first applied (before getting admitted the 2nd year), they had gotten recommendations from 2 professors and 1 professional -- and they were NOT admitted. During the 2nd year, they had all 3 recommendations from professors and were admitted.
Everything I read up on these forums in the past made me think I wouldn't get in, including the info I just shared above. I feel like I'm good proof that they DON'T just look at numbers, they care about the applicant as a whole. This is why I would definitely appeal and find out WHY! I had planned on that in case I wasn't admitted.
You both seem like well-rounded and qualified students
! Good luck to you both, I hope the info I dug up and shared was of some help!! PS, sorry for the long post, just want to help out
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I checked my status online for SDSU today and officially got denied. :/ But its all good because I have UCLA (which I was leaning toward more after consideration), so all is well!
I wish everyone the best and good luck!!!Aww I'm sorry! But hey UCLA is amazing, I knew I wouldn't get it in to UCLA so I didn't bother applying (GRE scores and GPA under 3.5). Good luck and best wishes, and thank you for sharing, I'm sure future applicants will find all of this info to be very helpful.
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congrats Sh!zaam !! I was officially rejected yesterday since I didn't get 3 letters into that school. Closure
Thank you!!
I'm sorry to hear that tho, will you applying for Fall 2016? Or are you awaiting other responses from other schools? Either way I wish you the best of luck!!
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Also, if any of you will be going to SDSU, I am looking for a roommate to share an apartment with! Let me know if you're interested ASAP. I've already started the hunt for a place!
Thanks
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Just got the email today !!!
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YAY CONGRATSS!!!
Yay!!! Congrats! Yeah, the anxiety is REAL haha, but I'm so happy for you!
Thanks guys
!! This was my top choice out of the 2 programs I applied to -- I wouldn't' have been as happy going to CSUF compared to SDSU. I am so relived. I thought I wouldn't get in, but I guess they really do look at you as an overall applicant rather than just GRE AWA and GPA.I can't contain my happiness! HAHA
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That is awesome! Congratulations! Now you can take a deep breath and relax.
Thank you so much
!!! SERIOUSLY, I was getting too anxious and worked up over it towards the end there LOL -
OMG !!!! I got in!!!
For some reason I didn't get an email, but I just got the letter by mail dated 2/26!! 3yr program instead of 2 year but I'll take it!
SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW. Good luck to everyone else still waiting!!
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Hello Sh!zaam,
I did not have an interview. I just received an e-mail from them. I'm sure it's torturing to wait this long, but I know a lot of people who are waiting to hear from SDSU. I hope you get in! Best of luck
You're awesome! It really is. May I also ask when you turned in your application? I'm wondering if there is a correlation with that and the admission decision date. I turned mine in very close to the Dec. 15th deadline. Thank you, and congrats on your acceptance
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Which results page?
Go to result search at the top panel and search 'SDSU Social Work', the first entry should have today's date, but judging from the comment they left, seems they received an acceptance email last night at around 8:45pm.
Le sigh.
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Unless they have different ways to notify candidates. To be honest I'm not sure. Anyways, good luck!
To you, and anyone else who has been accepted--did they give you an interview date with your acceptance notice?
In case anyone is wondering or would like to know, there was another acceptance last night according to the results page...
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No problem! I'm super anxious. I'll be checking daily either way. Lol
haha right there with ya!
SDSU Fall 2015
in Social Workers Forum
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So I ended up making a page instead of a group and had to delete it. But! Since, like you said, Cali_Coast, it is very dead in here lol. Seems to be just you and me! So feel free to message me to add me on FB personally if you want-- since I need a member of our cohort to start an official group anyway.
). Woohoo SD here we come! Good luck with the move! I'm still searching for an apartment 
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I know right? Very exciting. Time is flying by! I have my field practicum set up, and in just about 7 days I will be registering for classes (which I already have picked out in my wish list as well