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    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    1 hour ago, msw2016app said:

    I just checked my ROSI and I applied for the 2 year MSW at UFT and it says invited but my SGS still says under review. I just wanted to check if that means that I got in since I can't go home and check if I received a letter from UFT (called admissions and they said ROSI doesnt mean anything just have to wait for a letter). 

     

    50 minutes ago, MSW16 said:

    OMG I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO U OF T!!! AHHHHHHHH I'M SO HAPPYYYYY!!!

    Congrats, you two!! That's so exciting!!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    28 minutes ago, MSW-UofT said:

    Most Social Work programs do not have funding. University of Toronto for instance don't really have funding. Neither does Ryerson from my understanding. The only school in ontario with crazy funding is MacMaster and York. 

     

    55 minutes ago, soapaddict said:

    I got accepted into a masters at UNBC but the funding is limited. Is it worth pursuing masters if the school has limited funding??

    I think the choice really depends on your financial need and/or desire for that specific program/school; the "worth" of pursuing masters for all schools varies for each individial. Also, I agree with MSW-UofT, and I would also like to add that Windsor has great funding as well.

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    3 minutes ago, soapaddict said:

    I have a question does anyone know what "provisional admission" means?

    It means that it's a conditional acceptance. If you fulfill the requirement, you will be admitted to the program :) For UWindsor, for example, it says "provisional acceptance" on mine. They require that I pass this semester and obtain my BSW degree in order for them to admit me into their MSW program. Hope this helps!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    11 minutes ago, Allyariella said:

    I found out last week I got into Western!! For the one year Advanced Standing program at Kings College. :)

    I just looked at my Rosi account  for U of T and it says "invited", does this mean I got in? I didn't receive an email or letter in the mail.

    Congrats to all of the other successful applicants, you earned it! And those still waiting to hear back -have faith and don't stop trying until you get in. This was my second year applying for my Masters and I was so discouraged the first time when I didn't get in but I developed a stronger resume/personal statement this time around and it paid off.

    Congrats!! Yes, it means you got in :)

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    29 minutes ago, MSW-UofT said:

    I know it's crazy. I have a few friends who received offers the first wave and they have to respond by Friday. I am thinking they are waiting for these response. That is not what they did last year but I guess they figure this makes the most sense. The thing is, most people will accept because the other local schools (Ryerson and York) have not sent out anything. Therefore, it would be idiotic to decline.

    Ah, that makes sense. Thanks for sharing the information! I guess 2nd wave will go out next week then.

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    8 minutes ago, phd2msw said:

    Do you know if this is strictly for the Advanced Standing program? The 2 yr program applicants should hear back next month? People on here say that they always send out 2yr acceptances after the Advance Standing people. Thanks. 

    Yes, this is for the Advanced Standing program. The 2 year applicants started hearing back in mid-March :) Good luck!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    8 minutes ago, canderson said:

    I know that the first wave of acceptances went out at University of Toronto. Does anyone know when the next wave will go out. I feel like I've been waiting forever, and am starting to get discouraged. If I don't get in, will I get a rejection soon? 

    The 2nd wave will go out either next Monday or Tuesday, and the 3rd wave will go out the following week according to the last year's forum. So, we should find out within 2 weeks max.!

    Someone said that some people received rejection letters via mail the same time that the 1st wave of acceptance letters went out last year. Let's not lose our hope just yet! :)

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    2 hours ago, eculic089 said:

    Heads up to Carleton University applicants, pretty sure first round of acceptances are rolling out. My status just changed to "Decision made by Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs: Application Approved", so I am guessing I am in!

    This is for the 1-year Advanced Standing program.

     

    1 hour ago, 2016.msw said:

    hi everyone

    Just wanted to add to eculic089 that the first round of acceptances went out for Carleton University Two Year MSW. I got my letter today!

    Congratulations eculic089 and 2016.msw!!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    2 hours ago, WaitingWaiting4 said:

    Ok... shut the front door!! Literally just heard the mailbox door shut and ran out side! I've been accepted to DAL!!  A conditional acceptance pending Faculty of Grad studies approval. I am shaking. I was just giving myself the "you most likely didn't get in, but that's ok" speech, lol. I have been working for 4 years to get accepted into grad school, with 2 failed attempts and 1 year of upgrading courses within that time frame. This means so much to me. I know may of you understand the struggles and barriers to becoming accepted, as an older student. I wish all of you the best of luck and please do not give up if this is something you are dreaming to do!! xoxox

     

     

    Congratulations, WaitingWaiting4!! :)

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    1 hour ago, phd2msw said:

    Do you know what they do to calculate your GPA if you have an MA? Would they still only be looking at my undergrad? Technically, the last two years of study for me are graduate studies. 

    Hmm.. I'm honestly not sure how they would calculate your GPA if you have your MA, but I think they would look at your last two years of your graduate studies since they are the most recent marks you have received.

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    7 hours ago, Kosta said:

    Hi everyone,

    I'm new to this and would like some input. 3 years ago I finished my degree in Criminology at York U. I am only applying to UofT and my GPA for my last year is 3.47. I read someone said they only look at your last 24 credits though. If this is true then my gpa rises to 3.58. Do you guys think this is competitive enough? I am also taking an online class now and if I finish with an 'A' it will rise up to 3.73. But I'm afraid they will not consider this because they'll probably give me an answer before I get my final grade on it. Do you guys know if they wait on the final grades before making a decision?

    Also, I just moved back from working as a Correctional Officer at Baffin Correctional Centre in Nunavut for 2 years. In my last year I mostly worked at the healing centre as a Case Worker. I have 4,524 hrs of experience. 1,800-2,000 of those are at the healing centre. At both buildings I dealt with mentally ill inmates and inmates who have experienced a lot of trauma. As a caseworker I tried to find them housing etc.. for when they got out. Nunavut lacks a lot of social services and I will point that out in my statement. I don't have any volunteer work though, do you think this matters?

    I also have no practica and internships nor research experience outside of my degree requirements. Basically my resume will only have Education and Employment with everything else blank. Can you guys think of anything else I can add? I don

    Given my lack of volunteer, internships, and research experience, do you guys think I have any chance of getting in?

    I welcome any thoughts

    Thank you,

    Kosta

    Hi Kosta,

    U of T only looks at your senior level courses' grades (300 & 400 levels). When I was at the info session, they said that applicants of 2015's average ranged from B+ ~ A-. So grade-wise, I definitely think you have a chance! You are able to submit an updated transcript to them once this semester's final grade comes out; I think it's best that you do so in this case :) They said this themselves, so I'm certain they will look at it!

    My opinion is that although you lack some experience in other areas, if your SOP, research course's grade, and recommendation letters are good, it might balance your application out. Also, you have a lot of work hours that are related to social service, which is awesome. So yes, I think you do have a chance, but hey what do I know? haha

    I hope this helps a little bit! Good luck!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    52 minutes ago, katkatkat said:

    Hey guys,

    On your resume/CV how are you including your projected hours?  I have only done just over 80 hours of volunteering with Children's Aid so far, but should have well over 300 hours by September 2016.  I am having some trouble formatting my resume in a way that shows this.  Any help would be greatly appreciated! 

    When I was at the info session, they said that they only look at hours that you have completed so far regardless of how many hours you will have by the end of next year. So, you don't need to include the projected hours.

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