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    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    On 4/11/2016 at 0:07 PM, SaltWaterSea said:

    Not much mention of Carleton's 2 year MSW on here. Thoughts/experiences/etc. on the school and program would be greatly appreciated!! I have been accepted there but also at another school and i'm trying to make some decisions. 

    Thanks :) 

    Hey!

    I jut accepted Carleton's offer - my friend is there finishing the first year of the 2 year MSW. She said it's pretty sociological and not heavy on clinical skills. Not sure if you have a BSW but it sounds like the first year is theory heavy. I like that the program sets the practicums as full time instead of part time along with classes.

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

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    On 3/11/2016 at 8:21 PM, MSW/MEd said:

    Question: 
    When waiting to hear back does anyone know what to do with offers they have already received? I have received an offer from a school (yay!), however, it isn't my first choice and I am concerned about letting it expire and then not getting accepted anywhere else. Does anyone else have this concern? Is it possible to accept an offer and then withdraw if you get accepted elsewhere?

    Hey there,

    I recommend responding the e-mail offer and inquire about an extension to the acceptance deadline. I think most schools are flexible and recognize that students are waiting to hear from other schools.. One school allowed me 6 weeks extension after some back and forth discussion and another school has allowed me 4 weeks more time to decide.

    Good luck!

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    11 hours ago, 2016.msw said:

    hi everyone

    Just wanted to add to eculic089 that the first round of acceptances went out for Carleton University Two Year MSW. I got my letter today!

    Huge congratulation

     

    7 hours ago, SaltWaterSea said:

    Hi all! 

    I've been an active reader of this thread and the past years threads, and thought it was finally time to log on and write something! I have applied to MSW 2 year programs at University of Windsor, Wilfrid Laurier University and Carleton University, and the HBSW program at Lakehead University. 

    Today, I got my acceptance letter to Carleton University and I am floored- I can't believe I a) got in!!!!!! and b ) heard so soon!!! :)! 

    I am just looking for some feedback/suggestions etc comparing the Windsor, Wilfrid Laurier and Carleton programs.. ? I am no longer considering Lakehead due to the sole fact that I got into a Master's, but I am now thinking about Windsor and Wilfrid Laurier. Any one heard of good/bads about the programs, the size of the classes, when Windsor and Wilfrid Laurier send out acceptance/rejection letters etc?  

    Any feedback would be awesome. 

    Thanks!

     

    Hey! 

    I applied to three of the same schools of you and have the same inquiry about comparing schools. I got into Carleton too, so we may be in the same co-hort! My friend is at Carleton now and enjoys it, sounds like less emphasis on clinical and more focus on structuralism than Windsor and WF.

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    14 hours ago, CalendarGirl said:

    Hey Phogan,

    For Msw I have only applied to Laurier, I would like to stay local and I love the concept of being in such a small program! The building is a cute old building in downtown, close to many social service agencies! However, I really don't think I have enough hours of experience I worked my butt off and I have only obtained roughly 3400 hours and I know that Laurier likes 3500 so I am feeling a little down on myself. I have also applied for two post degree bsw programs one at Waterloo and one at Dalhousie ( it is online which I am still unsure about.) I see you applied to a few other schools what is your first choice? 

    Sweet! Thanks for the info about Laurier! I really know nothing about the program or the city - how do people decide among schools? I'm not sure my first choice but I know I'd like to move from Calgary. I applied to 3 schools in Ontario so I'll be out east. As of today, I got into Carleton!

    That's frustrating - do you think 100 hrs will matter to them? And what are these post-bsw programs people are talking about? is it a fifth year of social work? Pre-MSW prep?

     

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    On 2/8/2016 at 8:45 AM, CalendarGirl said:

    Wow Phogan, that sounds like allot of great experience. Were all of your positions full time? did you take time off between undergrad and graduate school. My experience is not nearly as extensive. I have been working at a residential home with individuals who suffer from severe mental illness particularly schizophrenia and bi polar for about 1.5 years full time. As well, I worked as an art instructor at a non profit organization for about 4 months full time (two summers.) I worked at various mental health organizations as a therapeutic art instructor and I have worked as a tutor through a counseling center for disadvantaged youth. Other than this, I was a camp counselor for two summers. I am thinking that I will need to take some time off to build experience, may I ask you what your undergraduate degree is in?

    Hey CalendarGirl, thanks! They were all great experiences! Mm the caseworker positions were full-time, I worked in a residential group home during my undergrad and the research position was part-time during my final year of uni. My BA was in Sociology, minor in psych. It will be a year and half between undergrad and grad school.

    Wow, your experience sounds great with such a focus on mental health! Did you apply anywhere else other than Laurier?

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    7 hours ago, CalendarGirl said:

    Is anyone applying to Laurier 2 year MSW? What is your experience like? I am super stressed out about not having an adequate amount

    Hey CalendarGirl, I applied to Wilfred's 2 year program too. My experience is 1.5 years as a community caseworker for two non-profits, 2 years as a child and youth residential counsellor, a paid research assistant and a summer position doing grantwriting and donation admin for a domestic violence shelter.

    My volunteer experience is a bunch of short positions, nothing really significant with exception of 5 years of being a youth leader at my local church.

    I'm not sure either I have enough experience, I think I have hopefully an average amount. What's your experience like?

    Canadian Universities MSW. The waiting game 2016 admissions

    in Social Workers Forum

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    Hi everyone,

    I've applied to Carleton, Windor, Wilfred Laurier and U of Calgary. I heard back from Calgary this week with an official offer of admission!

    This is my first year applying to 2 year MSW programs and I'm unclear about funding and deferrals. For example, U of C has asked I reply with confirming my admission by March 7  with a $500 non-refundable admission confirmation deposit but I'm waiting to hear back from other schools. The letter did not mention option to defer and Calgary is not my first choice. Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back from Carleton, Windsor or WF?

    Also, do most offers of admission discuss funding offered?

    Thanks! 

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