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    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2017 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    6 minutes ago, Eigen said:

    Not commenting on the rest of this, but curious... Why do you feel you can so definitively say this thread is for applicants? It was started by the person you're saying shouldn't post here, and there no forum wide restriction on who posts where. 

    As for compromising the "integrity" of a thread, why would you post in a thread started by someone who you feel ethically compromises it?

    It rather seems like you're trying to tell someone they don't belong in a conversation they started, which I really don't get. 

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2017 admissions

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    7 hours ago, YWEANG said:

    I was 23 when i completed my MSW :)

    -3
    • Opps.... three people voted down on this :) I don't blame you and I indeed feel for you, I was kind unnerved after  one of my MSW classmates told  me that  she can't go to Vegas because she has not reached legal drinking age yet :(

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    On June 17, 2016 at 11:15 AM, SamSat said:

    Congrats! Me too! I plan in completing them online, so I am staying in Toronto and only going up to Wloo for the final exams. I think the course registration is around July 5-11, but I haven't received any further instruction on that... lmk if you do :)

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    On June 15, 2016 at 10:45 AM, SamSat said:

    I am completing them before Sep 2017 too. I would definitely recommend emailing Laura Newman- her email is on the UW Renison website. She sent me a recommended schedule of completing courses. 

    Also, you'll have to register by Jun 30, 2016 to start your pre-req courses in Fall 2016, which I would recommend if you want to pace yourself well for a Sep 2017 program start. Hope this helps! If you have any other Qs lmk.

    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?

     

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    On June 9, 2016 at 1:56 PM, Dani4 said:

    hI! 
    I realize this forum is typically dead around this time, but figured it was worth posting.

    For anyone who has done the 10 month BSW at Waterloo, I'm wondering if you know how quickly the prereqs can be completed. 
    I'm looking to apply for September of 2017, and wondering if I'll have time to complete them in the time between hearing about acceptances and starting in September, or if this is something I should consider starting before being accepted. 

    Thanks! 

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    Just now, CalendarGirl said:

    Hey PHD2MSW! Why don't you apply to the BSW waterloo part time program, you can still apply for winter semester! I am going to start my BSW in the fall and will only be taking 2 classes per semester but will finish in 5 terms!

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    5 minutes ago, notafortuneteller said:

    I'm also job hunting and if I don't get in, I am going to take a couple of the intro to social work courses from either Thompson Rivers or UVic and apply to the distance UVic BSW program and possibly the Lakehead one in Orillia. Would have to talk to my parents about staying with them for a few days a week if I do the Orillia one (I'm from Orillia but live in Toronto). Then once I have a BSW I will reapply to the U of T 1-year MSW programs for the geriatric specialization. That's my plan. I am determined to become a geriatric social worker no matter what it takes. I want to focus on helping trans older adults and ensure they have safe spaces to live and turn to when they need support.

    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 :) 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    1 minute ago, MSW-hopeful-2016 said:

    What I understood from the letter is once spots open up, they review everyone's app's again on the waitlist and determine it from there. 
    However I truly think the applications on the waitlist are ranked, and they're just saying they're not so they don't receive 50+ phone calls. 

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

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by phd2msw

    5 minutes ago, Applicant#1000 said:

    I suppose. I know they don't release this information but I am really curious to know how many people in total do they have on the waitlist. The letter is dated Apr 4 so you will definitely receive by the end of today, if not tomorrow. Hope you receive even better news :)

    I got the letter. I was waitlist as well. 

     

    edit: nothing changed on my ROSI or SGS

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    3 minutes ago, CalendarGirl said:

    Hey thank you!!

    I actually went and spoke to one of the coordinators at Waterloo and they seem so nice and caring!! The program is super small and they work really hard to find you a great placement! (also a great place to get good references I assume, that relate to the field of social work)

    What do you see as the pros to taking a bsw? I am just trying to weigh the pros and cons!

    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! 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    10 minutes ago, CalendarGirl said:

    I have been accepted to Waterloo for a 1.5 year BSW program. I am feeling a little down about likely being rejected by Laurier ( I know I should be positive, but its hard sometimes haha) Can anyone share some experiences of studying social work in a BSW? Was it worth the experience? Did you feel you gained from it? Honestly, social work is my path, I am in love with everything about the career. I want to learn more about it, so  I am pretty confident that I will accept this offer if I get declined from Laurier. But just wanted some feedback

    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 :)

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    1 minute ago, 2016_MSW_UoT said:

     

    Ok, yeah. I guess I was just trying to figure out my odds. Seems like if you're 3rd wave your odds are lower. :(

    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

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    2 minutes ago, 2016_MSW_UoT said:

    My ROSI still says no registration history. What is the "3rd wave"? Does it mean that they are reviewing in batches or that we're like...3rd choice? 

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    On March 23, 2016 at 2:01 PM, Sam.E said:

    I applied to the Lakehead (Orillia) program after my friend enrolled in it this year. She's almost done and now has been accepted to the 1 yr MSW at McMaster for Fall 2016. She said its fairly easy, you can do your placement anywhere in Ontario (even abroad) and only have to live there for 4-5 months. Thats the only thing I'm skeptical about tho, having to take out a lease for a whole yr and only be living there for 4 months.... Other than that, thats my backup plan if I don't get into an MSW this yr. The benefit is that you will have a BSW that will allow you to work in a bunch of social service jobs, so if you reapply and don't get into an MSW, you can still work in the field until you do. And plus, having a BSW lets you take a 1 yr MSW which opens up a lot more universities that only have 1 yr programs (aka Ryerson, McMaster, McGill to name a few). So in the end, its like doing a 2 yr MSW if do a 1 yr BSW and then a 1 yr MSW afterwards. Also, I've heard U of T favours the Lakehead program students for the 1 yr program so...But let's just hope I get into the Lakehead program first before getting too excited... (but U of T is still my top choice by far!)

    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!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    On March 23, 2016 at 1:53 PM, Mack said:

    There are even some schools of thought that believe a BSW is more employable because BSW positions are typically more entry level and employers may be reluctant to hire someone with an MSW because they wouldn't stay long.

    Also with a BSW, a MSW is only 1 year so you're not actually losing any time.

    Hope this was helpful!

    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. 

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by phd2msw

    22 minutes ago, CalendarGirl said:

    I am currently waitlisted for a 3 term bsw at Waterloo - the waitlist is tiny ( only 12 ppl) so I am mildly hopeful, also I am going to the school today to talk to someone about doing a 5 term part time bsw. You will definitely get higher paying jobs with a MSW and probably allot more opportunity. I  want to work as a therapist and hopefully integrate art into my practice by running groups and such. However, a BSW opens doors, it will allow you to learn more about social work, get better/more suited references to apply to grad school with. Also you can get more jobs in the social service field in the mean time.

    I likely wouldn't depend on a BSW to build a career on, but I think it is a good step towards my ultimate goal of getting an MSW.

    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. 

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