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Final day before the deadline for most programs? Best of luck to everyone still frantically writing/organizing/calling references!

I can't quite remember how many per specialization - but they take popularity into consideration! ie since mental health is the most popular, they'll offer extra mental health courses to accommodate the interest. Advisors have said to just be honest about your interest. Hope that helps!

Hi everyone! So this is my first year applying - I've decided on applying to both U of T and Carleton for the 1-year Advanced Standing programs. Getting nervous about it already.. I graduated with my BSW earlier this year, where I did placements wit h the CMHA and a school division. I'm currently working full time for the WRHA (public health for you Ontario people) for a mental health program. I've previously worked for the government's social assistance program ~ 1600 hours, and have volunteered with a lot of mental health not for profits organizing awareness events (~ 300 hours I think), but also volunteering on suicide hotlines ~500 hours. I also have some research experience as I'm helping my friend with her masters, but it's not my own research so thats a bit of a downfall I think. I went for a tour at U of T a few months ago and they recommended I join a board - only problem is I'm young and who wants young people on their boards?! So I'm working on that but I doubt it'll happen before it's time to get my CV in... Hoping this is enough but who knows! It's helpful reading everyone else's experience How many schools are most people applying to?? Good luck to us --