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I am 90% certain I am going to accept. I am extremely interested in the clinical track and I just want to make sure that I go to the best program. I have been reading all the forums and this seems like the best option. I got into NYU and I'm waiting to hear about Columbia (I'm assuming I'll get in since Hunter is the most selective but who knows)-- I just wish they weren't so expensive! It is extremely hard for me to justify spending that much money for my MSW. It's not the worst problem in the world to have options... I just want to make sure I make the right choice and choose the program that best fits me!

Good luck on all your interviews! I just wanted to let you guys know that I found out I was accepted into Hunter today so hopefully once you have your interview you won't have to wait too long :)

You're just supposed to jump in. If you're not sure about your answer I would let someone go first but suggest going second or third because by the time you're last it's hard to come up with something that hasn't been said before. I was sitting right next to the interviewer and could see that she was jotting down our key points. The person who tended to go last tended to just agree with what had been said before.

You start off by first introducing yourself and elaborating on your experience. They didn't really ask about social identity. From what we were told there are two interviewers so the questions might be different depending on who you get. From what I can remember (it was a blur) these are the questions they ask: They asked you to identify two vulnerable populations and what makes them vulnerable. They ask what is a specific population you are NOT interested in working with and why. Then they follow up the question with a scenario in which you are working with this population (field placement) and want to know how you would handle it. They asked what was a piece of constructive criticism that you have received in the past and how did you take the criticism and learn from it. They asked if you are applying for the 16 month (instead of OYR) how you think you are going to be able to handle this program while being unemployed. I am sure there were a few more questions after that. Then you have twenty minutes for the writing sample. The interviewer is extremely kind and actually spends a bit of time talking about the program, the people they are looking for and what it means to be a social worker. Hope this helps!

I applied on and completed my application on October 1st and was accepted on October 15th. I have yet to decide if I will go. Good luck!

Hey guys! I had the interview at Hunter today. It wasn't too bad! Everyone interviewing is in the same boat and are super nice which makes it less scary. There was never really a question I wasn't sure how to answer. I would say the worst part was the writing sample? I had an article about homelessness and then had to write the social welfare implications about the article. The amount of space they give you to write is just so minimal it was hard to write so little and make as many points as possible. Hope this helps!

lawsonbl02 I have a few friends that were in each of the programs and it seems to me that Hunter has the most diverse population. When I went to the Columbia information session they mentioned that the 16-month students tend to be older but I'm only 22 so I suppose it can vary!

Ahh changed to pending interview as of today at 2:15 PM!

DWG, Thank you! I received the offer Thursday night around 8:00 PM. I was quite surprised since I didn't think I would find out so early after having submitted it but I'll take it. I keep checking everyday hoping that my hunter application changes to "pending interview" but still no luck. Hopefully soon!

HI guys! I just stumbled upon this thread and found it very helpful! I got into NYU last week after submitting my application on October 1st (such a fast process!). I also applied to go to Hunter and Columbia and submitted the applications on October 1st as well. Hunter's application only just changed from "incomplete" to "complete" yesterday (10/19/2015)... They told me this is because they have to go through all the applications manually and it can take them a while sometimes for it to reflect on the website. Ideally, I would like to go to the most cost-effective program (Hunter) but NYU offered me money and so I have been considering that option more than I thought I would have to. Does anyone know if Columbia tends to give out scholarship money as well? Good luck to all of you!