NB_MSW2016

I know, it is torture! Fingers crossed for us both!

I recieved the following email from U of T's awards office: "While SGS policy is to not provide students with exact rankings, I can provide you with your approximate location on the alternate list, and compare that to last year’s odds of receiving the award. You are approximately in the middle of the “alternate” list. Currently, we have extended offers to approximately a third of the students on the “alternate” list. Last year, students in your approximate rank did receive CGS M offers at some point in the competition. Although each year is different, and we cannot make any guarantees regarding this year."

What school is this for, Saiyph? My fingers are crossed for you too

Nope here's to hoping that we both get off the list!

I emailed the awards office and my department, but no response yet ... grr!

I am an alternate at U of T (SSHRC). Dying to know where I am on the list. Does anyone know if U of T releases this information?

Hey Purple-Elephant! While it is true that research methods is important, most schools assess your application holistically. So if you didn't do so well in research methods (neither did I and I got into the MSW - I had a B- in research methods and a D+ in second year stats) you can still demonstrate research aptitude in other ways (eg. by volunteering to work for professors as an RA over the summer and attending relevant conferences). You can also apply for undergrad research fellowships - I think that getting one of these would really set your application apart because they allow you to conduct research on a full-time basis AND get paid to do it. I don't know about Renison, but at my school there are two major ones: USSRF and NSERC. You also might get a publication or two by doing these things and you'll get to engage with the research process in a really immersive way. You might even find out that you love it (I hated the research methods class but discovered that I love research - go figure!). So don't lose hope! You're in a really good position - you've identified an area of weakness in your application and you still have time to compensate for it. Good luck and hope this was helpful in some way!

Hey friends, I created a Facebook group for those of us who will be attending U of T in September for the 2 year MSW program!! That way we can stop cluttering up this thread and stressing people out who are still waiting to hear back Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1593315070989021/

Apparently you need to add at least one Facebook friend to the group in order to create a new group .... so someone add me on Facebook so we can get the ball rolling!!! I'm Nat Bowman on there. My profile picture is me with a little white dog. Just shoot me a message letting me know who you are

I just tried to create one but apparently you need to add at least one other group member before you can create a group! So if someone attending U of T in sept. for the 2 year program wants to give me their email I can create it! Can't wait to meet you all!!

Hi rabschaud, 3 years of relevant experience is nothing to sneeze at! Don't count yourself out yet. I had no real experience and I got in ... so keep your head up! If you do end up doing a gap year maybe you could seek out employment as an RA? Depending on what your background is, that is. I've heard that U of T places high value on research experience (which I assume is the main reason I was admitted) so contributing to clinical research could work in your favour. Good luck and I will cross my fingers for you!

That is extremely helpful, thank you so much! It sounds like we come from a similar background. Where did you complete your undergrad? I love that U of T matches students with placements ... I have friends in related programs who have really struggled to find appropriate placements, so it is reassuring to hear that U of T takes care of that. It sounds like a great program. What is the housing situation like around the school? I know that the cost of living is ridiculously high in Toronto ... that is really the only thing that is holding me back from accepting the offer right this minute. And on a related note, how is the workload and are there summer breaks? Is it possible to work part time while also completing the MSW? THANK YOU!

Hi! How is the program? Did you have any trouble finding a placement? And how does the specialization selection work in second year (eg. is it based off of grades? Do most people get their first choice of specialization?)? I have so many questions that I don't know where to start haha!

I completed it a day or two before the deadline ... either the 1st or the 16th, I can't remember! So many deadlines haha. But I remember it being fairly last minute because I was obsessing over my personal statement.

It happened after! First time I checked (when I saw Ach29's post) my ROSI still said "no registration history". So keep refreshing!