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The issue is not that this person doesn't belong in this thread. The problem is that YWEANG is taking it off-topic and is being toxic - that doesn't belong here. If you go upthread you'll see that they're constantly derailing the topic of MSW applications with political rants against one particular approach to social work, to the point where they were personally criticizing applicants who are applying to a specific school. It's gotten really ridiculous and out of hand. Clearly, given so many down votes from the community (this community being applicants to MSW programs or other social workers/social work students who are posting in here) it's obvious we would rather not hear these comments. TBH I didn't even realize YWEANG started this thread. I feel like most applicants in Canada are just automatically coming to this thread because it's the only one for us. I don't speak for everyone, but I wouldn't mind if he stopped criticizing people for applying to specific programs, or making assumptions about our class, race, privilege...etc. The fact that YWEANG started this thread doesn't mean it's okay for them to tell other people that they're white supremacists, that they're super privileged assholes if they go to a particular school....the list of insults goes on. Should we basically start another thread called "Canadian MSW applicants Fall 2017 thread (all MSW programs welcome)"? Most people here aren't here to have philosophical discussions about the validity of certain social work theories.

I'm just going to do this; I know we've all tried to ignore you, but you're clearly not getting the picture so here goes. They're down voting you probably because they're sick of you trolling this forum after you graduated with your MSW a LONG time ago, then you go and complain to the mods because people are downvoting you. Maybe you should have considered your earlier behaviour in this forum (intimidating people who are applying to clinical programs, throwing around academic jargon as empty ammunition). Your pseudo-intellectual comments amused me and I had a good laugh btw. You use intersectionality to attack everyone else and it's sad. I'm sorry, but I've been following this thread for awhile and sometimes your comments are supportive (as they have been lately), but for the most part you're just stirring up people's emotions and trying to get negative reactions out of everyone. Why? It's pretty obvious most of the people here don't appreciate your 'insider tips', which include posting comments about low acceptance rates (what is the point of discouraging applicants?), when letters will go out (as if you have behind the scenes intel on what all the GTA schools are doing, LOL). Not to mention you constantly bashing clinical social work and those who want to pursue this field. No one has said anything to offend you and here you are just attacking those who are not like you (critical social work, anti-oppressive followers). Doesn't that go against the basic principles of anti-oppression? What are your intentions here, truly? Why are you constantly posting in here? Are you being helpful or harmful? Please seriously consider these questions. Stick to being supportive and leave all the rest of this crap out of here. We're supposed to be supporting each other. This thread is for APPLICANTS. Unless you have something substantial to say, without being offensive or passive-agreesive, stop looking for drama.

I heard back and we're supposed to register this week (until the 11th). Did you hear anything? I also live in Toronto I am not sure if I will be completing most of the courses on campus or some online. I have family I can stay with in Waterloo, and I do learn much better in person. But the commute will suck.

hey SamSat I guess i'll see you around in sept I've been accepted as non-degree status, so does that mean I can register now?

I'm doing this too. You can complete them before Sept. 2017 (it's what I'm planning on doing). You can PM me if you want.

Was wondering the same thing. I haven't heard anything so far. On the Results Page, it looks like people in previous years started hearing back towards the end of May.

I spoke to Lauren on the phone today and she mentioned entry in January was for part-time. I want to be full time though, does that matter? Can I switch to full time after? I basically don't have time to kill and I need to finish the 1 year degree as soon as possible. The problem is I need to take a lot of the prerequisite courses (my BA and MA are in the humanities) so I don't even have a lot of pre requisite courses they require. This means I'll probably take 1.5 years to do the BSW. You accepted their offer right? I'll send you a PM if that's okay? I might have some questions.

I am totally in the same boat as you and @MSW-hopeful-2016. I am committed to becoming a social worker and earning an MSW. I am going to start taking courses toward the 1 year BSW at Waterloo next fall if I don't come off the U of T waitlist. I only applied to UofT, which I now regret. I should have applied to more 1 year BSW programs as well. It might take an extra year out of my life, but this is my dream profession. Good luck you guys

Okay so had some time to kill and I went ahead and made a list of us who are wait-listed at UofT. If your name is missing, let me know. This is kinda fun to track. Applicant#1000 phd2msw ChristopherMcG MSW-hopeful-2016 FrogMirror Ed07ti notafortuneteller katkatkat (declined) BernadetteKay Parrthunax TheGrapefruit rabschaud patience_is_a_virtue Eveileb radiance1313 Sam.E

I think so too. I think they know who they want and just avoid endless phone calls and emails.

Thanks. I haven't submitted the mark for my research methods course yet (should be done within a month). I think this might influence my chances. I could be wrong though.

I got the letter. I was waitlist as well. edit: nothing changed on my ROSI or SGS

Oh wow. That's good news, there's still a chance for you. I'm going to check my mail now :S also in toronto.

Me too. Live in Toronto and nothing in the mail. My ROSI hasn't updated either.

That's good to hear they try and find you great placements. I think that's really important in terms of building experience for your CV. I think the pros of doing a 1 year BSW is more experience in the field (placement) and also I don't see it as a detriment instead of doing an MSW, because you can apply to advanced standing programs instead of 2 year programs. You can also work in the field with the BSW while waiting to apply to MSW programs. In terms of starting your career in social work, I don't see it as a step back because it's actually increasing chances of getting into MSW programs ( you can apply to more schools with 1 yr programs, more experience for CV, networking opportunities with profs and fellow students). Overall, I say it's less enticing that the MSW, because there's still no guarantee that you'll be accepted to an MSW the following year, but you can begin your education/path toward social work if you don't get into any MSW programs this year. For me, the cons are that I already have a BA and an MA, and I don't want to do another Bachelor's degree for the sake that I don't want to do another Bachelor's degree haha but in the end, it's getting you closer to becoming a social worker. Let me know what you decide!

Hey congrats. I will be applying there if I don't get in anywhere this year, hopefully to begin in Jan 2017. So let me know how it goes if you end up accepting

I'm kind of hoping for the same thing. Hang in there guys

Someone upthread said they received a rejection letter on feb 29 for the 2 year program. So I am going to assume that if we haven't been rejected yet, there's still a chance.

Try not to lose hope. Someone in the program right now told me that most of the people in the program find out in the 2nd and 3rd waves. If you haven't received a rejection, you're probably still in the running. This is at least how I am choosing to look at it haha

Not necessarily, just that we're not their first choice I guess. They send it out in 3 waves, the first one are their first picks and then they send out a second wave of admissions, and figure out how many spaces they have. Then they send out the 3rd offer to fill in those last spaces. Then there's the waitlist too. It's not ranked as far as I know, and it's rather long. So it all depends on how many people are placed in the program, who accepts/declines, which fields need more people.

Wow congrats! Mine still doesn't show anything. Hoping that maybe they update throughout the day. Good luck everyone!

Needed to hear this today <3

I live in Toronto and I am thinking about this option. It would suck to commute there every day, but from what I understand you only have classes on campus for part of the year. It might be hard for me to find a placement in Toronto though, with the UofT monopoly at most places. I am from northern ON and was hoping to do clinical social work with trauma survivors, and maybe doing my placement in a rural setting might be good. Maybe I can do a placement with an agency that works with Indigenous communities. Your advice about using the BSW to get your foot into the door is good. I didn't think of it that way. I can work with the BSW somewhere and gain more experience, while applying for the MSW. And also the fact that it opens up more programs makes the BSW more attractive. You've given me lots to think about Thanks. I am seriously considering it. I hope you get into Lakehead. Good luck!

Thanks. It is helpful. I think I will end up going this route. I have a feeling that if we haven't heard from U of T at this point, we can assume our chances are slim. There's still hope but I'm going to start planning ahead with different options.

Hey, just wanted to say I am also thinking of one-year BSW at this point. I only applied to UofT's 2 year program, and so far have heard nothing. I'm really discouraged. I'm wondering if it's worth doing the one year BSW and then applying for the MSW? Or should I keep trying for the MSW? Financially, I don't want to make a mistake, but I also don't want to wait year after year, and have a huge chance of not getting into the MSW program. I feel like the BSW increases your chances significantly. Can anyone comment on this? So maybe I will go that route. I am looking into Waterloo's program as well as Lakehead (Orillia campus). It looks like I will only be able to apply for conditional admission to the Waterloo BSW. I'll have to take several pre-requisite courses.