socialwerq

Hi friends:
I graduated from York MSW  about three years ago and currently in my second year of medical  school in the States. Feel free to ask me any questions  about York MSW program  
 Good luck to all  

I was accepted to 1 year clinical stream at Calgary last year and got my acceptance email on Feb. 13th - so you likely do not have too long to wait!

If anyone is looking for another post bachelor BSW program that is shorter than 2 years (other than Lakehead), you should also consider St.Thomas University in NB. I heard that it is only 15 consecutive months full time whereas most 2 year BSW programs will take you 20 months from start to finish.

In terms of 1 year BSWs in Ontario, folks, here's what I found from calling and talking to all the admissions coordinators - thought this info may be useful to everyone:
1) Waterloo - not really a 1 year. They call it a 1 year, but you need to almost an entire year worth of pre-requisite Social Work Courses. You can register as a non-degree student and take most of them online, but you'll be paying for each course. So it doesn't seem financially feasible. You can take some of the pre-reqs then apply for conditional offer to their "1-year" BSW program
2) York - it's a MINIMUM 2-year program as was mentioned in the information session. They say 2-years full time. It's a post-degree program and requires a cumulative mid-B GPA. That's 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3) Lakehead - post-grad HBSW can be done at either Orillia or Thunder Bay Campus. The tuition is 11k - 12 k because the school year starts in July (YES - Summertime) and ends at the end of June the following year. So its fee structure is based on a per course sort of system - as I have been told by former Lakehead students. It is indeed a 1-year full year program - so the tuition is seemingly high. Their application process is said to be the most holistic - in that they don't put all the emphasis on the marks. They do require a 70% or higher in your final 10 full year credit courses.
Hope this helps.
For all of you who didn't get in. Don't lose hope. I'll tell you I have the lowest undergrad GPA I have ever heard of getting into graduate school... And to be honest, I thought applying to U of T was a long shot. What I lacked in academic prowess, I made up for in 9 years of experience with a number of social justice organizations ranging from advocacy, activism, working with diverse groups from marginalized communities. I have worked with survivors of violence, mental health & trauma, children and youth, elderly populations, populations struggling with food security, newcomers and racialized people. If you didn't get in this year, take this year to really put yourself out there and work in what you're interested in. Diversify and network and expand your working opportunities. When the time comes to write your written statement, you will be able to speak directly from your experience - and that authenticity will shine through. You have an entire year to come back - and if you really believe that social work is for you, you will make it happen.
 
 

...ANYWAY.
Heartfelt congratulations to everyone who heard back from U of T today, it's so exciting and you are all so deserving.
For those whose anxiety is through the roof right now and may have had an emotional night after finding out others have received acceptances, please don't lose hope and please remember to be kind to yourself. This is a long, drawn out, crappy process for everyone and hopefully you get in during the next rounds, but regardless,  this experience DOES  NOT define you or your worth. Remember to keep swimming <3 you'll get where you need to be.

It is one thing to ignore, which is what I suggest we all do, however it is completely another thing to allow a person to create multiple user accounts and use multiple names to purposely come onto this site for the sole purpose to spread false information.  People who are going through the Grad school process are under enough stress as it is without having to have their hopes dashed and/or bolstered by a person who continuously spreads lies on here.  When does Yewang/MSW2MD/MSW&MD's behviour start to cross the line and when does he become accountable for it?  What happens next cycle when he engages in this behaviour and once again plays with other members emotions?  This is not right nor should it be tolerated.

offers will come soon

I have recently accepted my offer to the MSW program at Waterloo.  Does anyone have any info regarding the program, class size, and the number of students they accept per year?
Thanks. 

finally some good news! I got accepted to the University of Victoria for the post degree BSW. It's online, so hopefully, if nothing comes out of the 2 year MSW I can work full time and complete the 2 year program and then apply for the MSW!

Woohoo!  I just got a call from Ryerson letting me know that I have been accepted to the grad program and an email will be sent this week with more information!!!

I just got accepted to Western's MSW program (at King's)!!!

congrats on your acceptances socialwerq!!  So are you deciding now between Waterloo and Calgary?  

I'll be going to Waterloo - good luck to you too! 

Where will you be going in the fall?! Good luck!

Thanks! I am not sure yet but like you strongly considering it. Still waiting to hear back from Ryerson.

I'll be going to Waterloo - good luck to you too! 

Just declined my offer today - I hope you get the spot!  

I was accepted at all three universities I've applied to! I will be attending McGill next fall.
 

socialwerq- CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was able to view the letter the day after quest was updated. I also received an e-mail to notify me of the offer and that quest has been updated today.

When all is said and done, fit makes all the difference. Sometimes you have the right GPA, great experience and references, and there isn't a whole lot that you could have done differently to make your application better. When you're in this situation, sometimes it's a question of fit. Each school looks for a specific type of person for their program (perhaps it has something to do with your interests, why you want to get into the field, your future aspirations, or your maybe your outlook on the world). If you didn't get in somewhere, it doesn't necessarily mean that you aren't a strong candidate or that you won't get accepted anywhere else. It might mean that there is another school out there that's a better match for you.
You can kind of compare it to online dating or going on a blind date. Sometimes the person looks great in writing, they have many of the things that you are looking for in a partner and you're both great people individually, but for some reason you just don't hit it off. That doesn't mean that you are lacking in any way and it doesn't mean you aren't an awesome person. It just means that there's a better match out there for you.

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know U of Waterloo (advanced standing) has started releasing decisions via quest. I have been admitted! Good Luck and Congratulations to all!

I am accepted at UQAM!!! 

I have been accepted to Western's 2 year MSW program... I guess acceptances have started!

No, I'm currently at Dalhousie. I am not sure yet where I will go but Western definitely seems like a great program!
 
I am still waiting on Waterloo as well, is anyone not? I haven't noticed any acceptance yet. I'm thinking next week.

Anyone else still waiting on Waterloo's advanced standing program? 
Also, for those going to Windsor in May, do you plan on moving there then or do you think you'll just commute up once a week for the course?