I will be applying to do a phd in social work as an international student. Whilst I do have some research experience, I am wondering if I need to move on from practicing social work to full time research to assist my application. My profile is as follows
BA Hons English lit and History
MSW gpa equivalency is 3.6
3 years post MSW practice in child welfare and adoption
Research experience from summer of 2011 which resulted in two papers, one of which I am the first author in a peer reviewed journal. I still have close contact with my professor who I worked with on tthis project.
The university I studied at is mediocre.
I have not yet taken the GRE but plan to this summer before putting my applications with.