[Boston Area MSW Fall 2017]

11 hours ago, HaleyWantstobeaTherapist said:

I visited a little over a year ago and fell in love with the area as well! The people were so friendly. It really shocked me too. 

Im a big travel buff, so my only qualm with attending in Boston is that I think I eventually want to settle there long term, so I may want to attend in a different area first to really experience other places before settling. That's one of the reasons Smith appeals to me so much. Honestly, though, when I picture myself in grad school the setting tends to be Boston. I guess I'll just have to see what happens!

I wish you the best of luck! What specific schools did you apply to?

I actually want to settle in Boston for school and long-term. I can't wait! 

I applied to BC, Salem State, and Wheelock. BC is my #1, but barring basically a full ride I'll probably go to SSU. Wheelock is basically my safety school. I did visit Smith and really liked it, but I decided not to even apply once they told me about only having 2 weeks to accept admission once you're notified. It didn't add up with the other schools and it seems like you'd find out from them before you knew about all your options. 

[Fall 2017 Applicants]

16 hours ago, alisham said:

Boston is so expensive! I've been looking at apartments and it's insane.

It is, but I'm not opposed to having roommates or living along a public transportation route (bus or T) so I can live further out from the city. 

[Boston Area MSW Fall 2017]

20 hours ago, HaleyWantstobeaTherapist said:

Hey everyone!

I've seen a whole bunch of area and school specific posts and decided to go ahead and start one for Boston so we can all keep each other updated.

 

I applied to Simmons, Boston College and Smith (which is a ways outside of Boston but I figured I'd give it a mention anyway). Simmons sent me an email that they made a decision and placed it in the mail on Friday. All of this waiting is driving me nuts!

Hey! I've seen you on the other forum, so thanks for starting a Boston specific one. I'm only applying to colleges in/near Boston. I got to visit the city and schools this past fall and LOVED it. I grew up near DC and was expecting people to be about the same, but honestly people were much nicer in Boston. I was shocked. Me starting an MSW program is basically a restart for my professional career (and I will be 30 this year), so I'm really excited to start. I've been planning the move and degree program for 2  years now, so I can't wait to see where I end up! 

Also, Simmons not telling you in the email must be frustrating...I can't believe they wouldn't post the decision online. 

[Fall 2017 Applicants]

On 1/18/2017 at 2:05 PM, alisham said:

Ugh, this waiting is killing me and I've only been waiting for about a week and a half.  I've applied to UConn, Boston College, Rhode Island College, and University of South Carolina.

I applied to Boston College too! They said they don't even start reviewing applications until this month, so we probably won't hear until February at least... The anxiety is really starting to get to me though. I just want to know I'm in somewhere so I can go ahead with my moving plans to the Boston area!

[Fall 2017 Applicants]

On 9/11/2016 at 5:44 PM, Opalescent_Blue said:

BU, Boston College and Simmons are my focus right now...

I'm looking to go to school in the Boston area too! I applied to BC, Wheelock, and Salem State. 

[Fall 2017 Applicants]

On 1/4/2017 at 3:51 PM, wallaby22 said:

Hi, I applied to Simmons/BC/Wheelock/Salem State.  Simmons is my top choice so if I get in there, I plan on accepting.  I got all my applications done about a month ago, but my final transcript from Hawaii Pacific University just arrived last week, so hoping to receive a letter soon!

If anyone is going to any of these schools or just the Boston area in general and needs a new to the area pal, I could use one too!  I'm currently serving out my last couple of months in the Army!

Hey! I've applied to BC/Wheelock/Salem State also for the MSW program! I will need a pal because I'm going to relocate to go to school. I'm "serving" my last few months at a job I don't like.