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Heard from a friend from Uoft that summer and fall classes and practicum will be done virtually as per federal regulations. There will be a possibility that winter 2020 classes will be conducted virtually as well. And universities across Canada will do the same as per the management

Heard from a friend from Uoft that summer and fall classes and practicum will be done virtually as per federal regulations. There will be a possibility that winter 2020 classes will be conducted virtually as well. And universities across Canada will do the same as per the management

Heard from a friend from Uoft that summer and fall classes and practicum will be done virtually as per federal regulations. There will be a possibility that winter 2020 classes will be conducted virtually as well. And universities across Canada will do the same as per the management

Due to the corona virus going on, all classes have been moved online and most internships  for SW are paused. I think many decisions will be late this year to accommodate students who are affected with this disruption. 

Due to the corona virus going on, all classes have been moved online and most internships  for SW are paused. I think many decisions will be late this year to accommodate students who are affected with this disruption. 

Due to the corona virus going on, all classes have been moved online and most internships  for SW are paused. I think many decisions will be late this year to accommodate students who are affected with this disruption. 

Due to the corona virus going on, all classes have been moved online and most internships  for SW are paused. I think many decisions will be late this year to accommodate students who are affected with this disruption. 

I’m sorry that you didn’t get into the schools you applied at this year. We have almost the same experience but I didn’t TA. However, I have somewhat okay experience doing research. My tip is to concentrate on your personal statement and the people you ask for references. I made my personal statement very personal while talking about topics related to social work. And i also advised my references to talk about specifically on my skills and attributes that are connected to my concentration. Hope that helps. 

I’m sorry that you didn’t get into the schools you applied at this year. We have almost the same experience but I didn’t TA. However, I have somewhat okay experience doing research. My tip is to concentrate on your personal statement and the people you ask for references. I made my personal statement very personal while talking about topics related to social work. And i also advised my references to talk about specifically on my skills and attributes that are connected to my concentration. Hope that helps. 

I’m sorry that you didn’t get into the schools you applied at this year. We have almost the same experience but I didn’t TA. However, I have somewhat okay experience doing research. My tip is to concentrate on your personal statement and the people you ask for references. I made my personal statement very personal while talking about topics related to social work. And i also advised my references to talk about specifically on my skills and attributes that are connected to my concentration. Hope that helps. 

I’m sorry that you didn’t get into the schools you applied at this year. We have almost the same experience but I didn’t TA. However, I have somewhat okay experience doing research. My tip is to concentrate on your personal statement and the people you ask for references. I made my personal statement very personal while talking about topics related to social work. And i also advised my references to talk about specifically on my skills and attributes that are connected to my concentration. Hope that helps. 

Has anyone been accepted off of the waitlist for waterloo’s part-time program? 

With respect that is quite a negative and verging on rude outlook. While I haven't read every page of this forum it seems like people have been very positive and supportive of one another. At the same time, no one has posted their personal statements so it is impossible to determine someone's 'WOW' factor as you put it. I find that kind of judgement pretty harsh. I believe everyone here has worked very hard towards their goal, but everyone is at different places along their journey towards that goal.
Personally, I applied back in 2016 with what I thought to be a good amount of experience along with a solid application and I got rejected from every school I applied to. Over the past few years, I logged a lot more hours and worked hard to get where I am today. 
In this forum just like in life, we have no idea the path other people have walked. And any comment, regardless of its original intent, that minimizes people's efforts and disvalues what should be a celebration of their hard work is not okay in my books. 
I agree that this kind of forum can have a negative impact on personal well-being as it becomes easy to compare ones-self to others and make it seem more like a competition. For me, it's important to recognize that different schools are looking for different things based on their values and mission statements. And there are grossly more applicants than there are spots UofT and Laurier for example last year were only able to accept 17% of the applicant pool. 
I believe its important as future social workers for us to know our own limits, so if you feel this group isn't a positive space for you then follow that instinct. However, that doesn't mean it is okay to discredit other's accomplishments.
I wish you all the best where ever your journey takes you.

I found out on Quest.

Thank you for the replies! It's an awkward situation to be in - knowing that your applications rests in the hands of other people is stressful! 
He submitted the reference this evening  Whew!!! 

Of course I believe you should apply no matter what! but MSW programs (especially 2 year ones) are extremely competitive. There is so much competition that the minimums schools list are very much “low balls.” You can still apply and follow your back up plan, working a few years would definitely help. 
I also suggest applying to 1-year postgrad BSW programs as well, if you’re able. It shaves half the time off of your masters degree so it wouldn’t be any extra time in school, but would give you a lot more experience and training for your masters. BSW programs are quite competitive too, but less so than 2 year MSWs!

I know exactly how you feel! Last year I was certain I would get in and then was waitlisted. It sucked but it also allowed me to take some time to refocus my experience and reapply  with a stronger application... (I applied to the two year program so I don’t know if ive made it in yet lol) but regardless it’s important not to beat yourself up! Remain hopeful you get off the wait list and if you don’t, well I believe everything happens for a reason maybe you will gain some incredible experience in the next year!

In previous years, if you don’t see an “invite” in the dashboard it is likely waitlisted or rejected. And since you applied for the 2 year program, they usually hear around march-may during the second wave of admissions. So people who applied for the 2 year program and get admitted will see the INVITED during those months.