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Just wanted to let those on the U of T wait list for the 2 year program know, those who were accepted were given 4 weeks to respond, so you could see some movement happening soon, I'm guessing. I didn't see anyone else post this information yet.

My ROSI changed first and my letter was dated for that day as well. My SGS account didn't change to 'decision made' until a week later (the same day I received my letter in the mail as there was the holiday in the meantime)

ROSI is a different portal, you can find it by just googling that. You will need your student number which you find through the SGS site. If you go to 'view details' and click application summary you will find it there. You take that and select new user or whatever it's labeled on rosi and follow the instructions. It will say "no registration history" or invited if you are accepted

They absolutely do come true! And thank you, good luck!

I was just accepted into U of T's 2 year program. Check your ROSI!!! I'm shaking and nearly crying.. but I work in a research lab and am currently running a subject.. Must. Keep. Cool. Good luck everyone!

Thanks! That was what I had thought!

Thanks, Ballym385. Might as well send them an updated version. It isn't very much but definitely more hours. I had just begun volunteering with one program and have done some more work, as well as my two current paid positions. I guess the worst that can happen is they don't include it.

This is actually a forum for Social work, so I was referring to that program, but thanks for replying

I was just reviewing last years forum and noticed some people provided an updated resume (this time of year) to U of T which seemed to be accepted. I'm wondering if anyone has done that this year, or if it's worth while? My understanding was that they will only review your resume and hours that had accumulated up to the point of application (in December), is there something I missed? Thanks!

Can I ask what your average was and what you mean by high and low marks (e.g. 60s and 90s?) ? Good luck this year! Sounds like you improved on quite a bit!

It can be more challenging for certain jobs, not being registerable. I know to work in a hospital setting, for example, they often require applicants to be registered with a professional body. That being said, there are many community based organizations which are much more flexible in their requirements and look more at the individual's skill set.

Can anyone speak to what the different schools value more strongly in applicants- grades, experience?

Hey everyone! I'm really looking forward to applying and being in this craziness with you all this year! I'm applying for the first time this year and am absolutely terrified and excited all in one. I will only be applying to U of T for their Mental Health and Health stream, as well as Laurier's IFG stream. I just thought I'd add my own experience to get some insight. I graduated in June with my BA in psychology. My average for the last 10 half credits (300/400 level) is an 81% with a 79% in research methodology. I have 250 hours paid work as a research assistant in a cognitive psychology lab, and this year am listed as the co-primary investigator (this work will continue until May 2016). My role has included designing computer tasks, creating an ethics approval application, running participants and evaluating data/ statistical analysis. I have 120 hours of volunteer experience on a 24 hour distress line. I was offered a paid position as a crisis worker with the organization I was volunteering for and I currently have 900 hours of paid work. In my role, I am cross-trained on three different telephone support lines under their umbrella. I offer support to volunteers as well as training them for the distress line. I also work a line which connects consumers of mental health and addictions services to appropriate community and hospital services, providing referrals and advocacy for clients. Finally, I work a crisis outreach and support line that works in connection with the local police department, providing 24/7 support to clients in mental health crisis. I have given speeches regarding my own personal experience with mental health issues for fundraisers. I am about to begin volunteering for an organization which attends high schools to provide education and personal testimonials regarding mental health to students (no hours as of yet). Finally, I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity as a home builder, but this only accrued 20 hours. I have certifications in Applied Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid, and SafeTalk (for suicide). I plan to ask the professor I work for in the lab as an academic reference (as I've also taken courses with her), the team lead for one of the lines I work for, as well as the Executive Director of the organization as my employment references. All the best to everyone applying this year, I know it's so competitive and there are many applicants with such empathetic hearts and determination to help people.