Number4
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Hey everyone , Just checking in to see if anyone has anymore good news!
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As someone who just completed a 3 year program... run at all cost ! lol No, but seriously. The third year feels like a DRAG, especially when you see the full time cohort that came in at the same time as you graduate a year ahead of you. The workload honestly does not feel significantly less, and with my program I didn't feel as though I had extra time to work a full time job and go to school. It just felt like a waste and if I could go back I would have done a 2 year program
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For my program I had to mention a PI I wanted to work with and was asked about them in my interview as well, but I have the option to work with all of the faculty member because my cohort is small (the program accepts ~5 ). Your GRE scores are good IMO, but just see what the program requires for MSW students. I saw less emphasis on the GRE in PhD programs and more on research interest/experience. I remember some MSW programs accepting a cum. GRE score asl low as 298 though. & No problem at all! I know the process is stressful. I'm glad to be on the other side of it lol.
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No, I don't think having another social science degree would be a disadvantage! For the counseling program I applied for, it had the same wording about accepting other social science/ similar degrees but still required me to take " leveling" courses to be on track with those who had an MA in Counseling, which essentially ended up being another Masters degree. But, when I interviewed they were excited about accepting someone from another discipline because they felt like it would bring a diverse perspective to the cohort. I would say to play your Psych background to your advantage and speak on how it makes you stand out from other applicants. Have you looked into Counseling Psychology? I applied to some of those programs because I have a mental health research interest and saw that these programs had somewhat more of a social justice component than other psych programs. (Though not as much as I would have liked, which is why I ended up sticking with Social Work.)
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One thing you mentioned that stuck out to me is that you don't have an MSW already. Some programs will require you to have an MSW before being accepted into the PhD program ( The program i'm attending required MSW), so you may have to end up doing joint anyways or pursuing the MSW first then applying for PhD programs later. I have an MSW and ran into this when applying to a PhD program in Counseling. They accepted me into the doctoral program but told me I would only be doctoral in name as I would have to take Masters level coursework in counseling before starting doctoral coursework. The PhD in Counseling was 3 years, but would have been 6 years had I done it because of the extra Masters level work. I think that is just something to consider and look out for when applying to programs . What makes you consider social work rather than a psychology program?
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If you're not very committed to only going to UNC, i'm sure you would be accepted into other programs ! I ended up getting accepted into several programs and I had a 298 GRE score , plus I am still in my MSW program and graduating this spring.
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Yikes. Got a denial today from U Houston.
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Writing this thank you note was almost as nerve-racking as the interview itself lol. But thank you !
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What is you all’s opinions on sending a thank you letter after an interview ?
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Congratulations!!
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I also applied in September / October and this has been the longest wait ever ! I had an interview for a counseling program recently but have not heard anything at all from any social work programs . Why are they taking soooooo loooonnnggg
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Hey, All of the programs I applied for required interview, unfortunately ?. And I didn't receive " funding" for my MSW but was able to attend for free with a Graduate Research Assistantship. I know there are some schools that may offer scholarships though, but not in the same vein as Phd funding
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Congratulations! Did you have an interview?
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Favorite Rejection Quotes from the Results Page
Number4 replied to NoChance's topic in Waiting it Out
You're relieved to be rejected from a program that you spent money to apply to ? lol you don't sound upset at all.
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12 pages for a statement? Are you sure this isn't for a writing sample separate from the statement. The maximum statement I wrote was 3 pages, but one school also asked for a 8-10 page writing sample
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? I know priority application deadlines for a lot of schools have passed, so I wonder if anyone else has applied yet for this cycle !
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I am finishing up my MSW now and in the process of applying for my LMSW. I was also only interested in clinical work , really, but chose the MSW for the versatility. My program was very much community focused, but there were ample clinical electives as well as the opportunity to take elective coursework in the Counseling Psych department. You should see if these opportunities are available in your program of choice. I was somewhat bored doing community work in my program, but I feel like it is worth it in the end for the doors that the MSW opens. As you stated, MFT is not recognized in every state and licensure may not transfer as easily. I have also noticed instances where an MSW can apply to an MFT position but not vice versa ( like in a hospital setting) .
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Is USF’s program up and running again? The last time I checked it was on a hiatus
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Yes, I saw/mentioned this thread but I wanted to make this thread for universities in the U.S.
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Should I transfer MSW programs after the first year?
Number4 replied to FutureSocialWorker95's topic in Social Workers Forum
Hmm, to be honest. I would continue at the school you're at now. Unless the other school you are considering transferring to will be cheaper and require taking out less loans. I think with Social Work it is better to just get out of your MSW program quickly+ least amount of debt. Although I am not a transfer, I did a 3 year part time program and regret it in retrospect. I am also going the mental health route, and field was very surface level for me. After speaking with licensed professionals, I was told by most of them that you learn much more once you beginning working towards licensure than you would in field ( if you are interested in pursing licensure). -
Hey everyone ! I searched this topic and only saw a post for Phd applicants from Canada. I know that it's early but applications are opening in early August , and I was wondering if anyone was thinking of applying for the Fall 2019 cycle and what your research interest are/what is your background, etc. ! I am interested in researching: urban mental health, mental health disparities, and perinatal mental health. Tentatively, I am planning on applying to: Phd- U of Houston, U of Illinois- Chicago, DSW- Tulane, and UPenn
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would you mind sharing your stats?
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Congratulations!! Still waiting with my fingers crossed
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I applied there also, but I have not heard anything yet either . Have you contacted them yet?
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Which schools did you apply to? The only school I have on my list that I know looks for the last 60 credit hours GPA is UIC.I looked into UPenn and saw that they don't have a GPA requirement at all, but I don't know if that really means they'll accept an applicant below a 3.0. I've also been looking on the board and saw that most people didn't have an issue getting into a Master's program , just that it was harder to get into a PHD program. I hope that is the case. Thank you all for your advice so far
