Alik

does anyone know any MSW schools that don't require you to have taken statistics?

Hey guys!
 
 
I was active on this forum last year, and I told myself I wouldn't come back here this year as I felt this forum just made me more anxious than anything else, but here I am again I found there were a few posters last year who were very negative and didn't bring a good energy to this space so hopefully it will be different this year, especially when March rolls around and we are all refreshing our inbox 100 times a day. 
 
I applied to McGill, Laurier, and U of T for the 2 year programs, was waitlisted at u of t, and ultimately was rejected from there as well. I emailed U of T to ask for feedback on my application and they said my weakness was my grades. I had a decent average but i had some courses with very high marks and some with pretty low marks, which im sure doesn't look great. I've added 6 more months of direct experience in child protection, one of my references is better, and I also took 2 online courses from athabasca so hopefully this is my year! 
 
I am going to apply to u of t, windsor, and laurier. Also going to do the 1 year bsw at lakehead orillia. Good luck everyone! 

Hello All,
I am considering applying to McGill. I see that a statistics course is required. I have not taken an explicit stats course, however I have taken many research methods courses - one in my undergrad and in my BSW. I am wondering if those might count toward that requirement?
 
Is anyone applying to Dal of Memorial for MSW?
Thanks!

Hey, thanks for starting the new thread!  
I just wanted to reiterate a few points about the 2015 application cycle for U of T that I learned at the info session:
1) In 2015 no-one with a B- or lower in research methods was admitted into the program (regardless of otherwise spectacular grades and experience), the vast majority of those admitted were in the A-range, so if you're sitting at or below a mid-B average you should seriously consider boosting it for this year's application as chances of acceptance with it may actually be close to if not zero. Angela (U of T's admissions coordinator) said that many students have successfully upgraded their research methods mark via online courses through Athabasca University!  This is a great option for those who have been out of school or who can't fit another research methods course into their timetable. 
2) This year, U of T says that they are likely going to be following the same admissions timetable that they did this past year, and this means that acceptances for Advanced Standing will begin going out in February-ish and the 2-year will start in March-ish...so a lot less waiting than previous years!
Also, at the info session they said that there were almost 900 applicants in 2015 for the 2 year program, and 140 were accepted which is about 15% acceptance, so chances are SIGNIFICANTLY less bleak than 1 in 11, (more like 1 in 6!), and that is department confirmed
Wishing everyone tremendous luck this year, we're all in this together!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
 
 

Hey everyone,
I was accepted and will be beginning the 2 year MSW program at U of T this year. If anyone has any questions about the program or about the application process feel free to shoot me a direct message (or post on the forum, but message guarantees I won't miss it).  I'll check back periodically
And I can confirm that the odds for getting into the 2 year U of T this year were about 1 in 6 based on what it said on my admission letter!
Good luck everyone, I know the process is completely tedious and stress inducing but it doesn't last forever. Make sure that you practice self-care as that is integral to coping with applying and waiting!