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My interview was for the Global Activities Scholars Program, not necessarily my application in general, but I'm sure there would be similar questions. Things like: Why did you pick your practice area and concentration? What do you want to do after you graduate/how can the degree help you get there? I'd also think of 3 strengths and weaknesses of yours and how they might apply to grad school/MSW. Also specific examples of leadership; overcoming a failure; possibly hardship. If you're life story is unusual then be sure to know your narrative and how it translates to an MSW degree and what you want to do with it and you should be just fine. My interview lasted 30 minutes and I did it over Skype, so don't worry about doing it over the phone. Also, don't be afraid to take a minute or two to think of your response. Silence is awkward on the phone, so a lot of us feel the need to respond right away. There's nothing wrong with saying, "let me think about this for a second," while you compose your answer. Good Luck!!

They told me March 1st, too and I'm still waiting as well. Maybe they'll send it by COB today? *Fingers crossed*

Thanks emmypie! BA 2009 in International Relations, GPA 3.3 No GRE Experience: Peace Corps Honduras, Pan American Health Organization (Admin Asst), USAID in Honduras (Project Mgmt Asst)

They said in theory i should know by the end of this week (i interviewed last week), but it all depended on the financial aid office. So march 13 at the latest.

I just received my admissions letter as well (yay!) Is anyone else trying to decide between U Michigan and Columbia? I haven't been able to visit either school.

You'll find out separately. I received my admission letter first and was contacted about a month later for a GASP interview (I applied Dec 1st). They told me they send their choices to the financial aid office and then the financial aid will notify applicants if they were chosen for GASP as part of their whole financial aid package. I think they're still reviewing the second round of GASP applicants.