jazzythree
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@morningjunky Awesome! Thanks for the insightful response. This is helpful and a good starting place. THANKS!
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Hi all,
I was invited for a phone interview with the University of Michigan in a couple of weeks. Has anyone had to interview with a grad school before? I would love your advice/insight.
What sort of questions do they ask? How should I prep for the interview? Do I discuss my research interest? Career objectives?
What does this all mean!??!??!?!?
Thanks, y'all. YOLO.
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Same to you!
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I submitted for early app but haven't heard back yet. Have you?
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I got an email from Michigan today; they want to have an interview. Earliest is Feb 18. Does anyone know why they'd want to conduct an interview beforehand?
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hey all - i heard back from michigan but they want to have an interview. earliest february 18. does anyone know why they'd want to conduct an interview beforehand or has anyone been in this situation recently? thanks!
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So is the consensus that we need to have Wolverine Access or that we will get a notification via email?
@morningjunky keep ya head up!
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I ended up cutting some stuff out, and I think it's pretty good to go. Thanks for your advice/response!
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Hi all - I am in need of advice:
Smith College's essay prompt says, " Please answer each of the following questions separately. In total, the essays as a group should not exceed 8-10 pages." It doesn't state whether or not it should be single or double spaced.
BUT - when I stumbled upon the FAQ, it says, " The length of this assignment varies by individual. The average essays, however, range from six to ten pages in total (double spaced)."
Do I submit an essay that is 7 pages single-spaced (which is about 13 pages double), or should I cut everything down so it fits within 10 pages double spaced?
I already completed the essays and was about to submit today until I saw the FAQ answer by happenstance. Would love to hear your thoughts!
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I'm also down to review and would like feedback!
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On 11/17/2015, 7:20:19, pippapants said:
Hm, I don't know a ton about Michigan, except to say that I think it is very highly ranked, though I think that's based more on the productivity of its faculty than anything related to its MSW program. None of the Michigan schools have tremendously high yield, and I have to wonder if that's because of the in-state competition for students. There are a number MSW programs in Michigan, and I wonder if people apply to Michigan see if they can get in, and then choose a regional, cheaper program nearer their home. (The article I posted talks about this, as well; the proliferation of schools of social work has led to competition for students and an inflation of acceptance rates so that schools can meet their enrollment goals. Here's where I come in with my PhD in a few years, because clearly we need profs to teach at all these places, right?)
But I do think it's worth mentioning that "rankings" are not based on selectivity of students or any measure of quality of students graduating, certainly, but rather on the overall university's reputation and faculty productivity. That's one of the reasons most social workers will tell you to save your money and go to state school rather than attend a highly "ranked" out-of-state or private school. MSW programs are pretty much the same all over, because CSWE mandates required courses.
I moved from the south to the midwest for my PhD. I did my MSW at a very low-ranked state school and I seem to be more prepared for doctoral studies than others who came out of higher ranked programs, so I am a firm believer that rankings really don't mean anything. It's what you make of your program that counts.
I just realized there's a "quote" button. Thanks for the response. Good looking out!
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This was so helpful! Thank you. What are your thoughts on Michigan? Does that fit similar to the WUSTL ordeal?
Also, what program are you doing your PhD in?
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Hey Flip - thanks for the response. I've been talking to some former professors, and I might as well "shoot 4 the starz." I've got six schools at this point, and they should suffice. THANKS, again!
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Hey all,
I'm applying to MSW programs for Fall 2016. Schools I am looking at: WUSTL, University of Washington, Wisconsin, Hunter, Chicago.
A couple of questions:
- How many schools is appropriate to apply for?
- What is the "average" acceptance rate for programs?
- Should I add in a few "safety" schools (i.e. programs that are in the top 25 versus top 10)?
A brief background: I've been in the workforce for five years (have hopped from AmeriCorps to higher education and now in the private sector). I have a master's degree from NYU in Higher Education but need a terminal degree to focus on clinical mental health (MSW makes more sense than a PhD for my LT goals). My undergrad GPA was doo doo, but I killed it at NYU.
Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
Smith MSW -2016
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Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Congrats!!!!