Bev_TO

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.

I got my letter today. I live in downtown Toronto. How did you check your ACORN without being a former U of T student? I sent you a PM.

I'm not doubting anything you've just stated! But I keep pinching myself - and telling myself to wait for the letter in the mail before I start celebrating. How long from when it switched over to you getting your letter in mail?

http://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=social+work+university+of+toronto&t=a&o=&pp=25

Yes, she would definitely be the most trusted source for info. I just have a fear of being annoying.

Has anyone called Angela by chance to check whether any offers for 2-year have gone out?

Hey folks, Anyone have any good news from U of T - 2 Year, for real?

*Sigh* well, let's keep hoping!

@nicoleMSWI think your hypothesis, based on previous years, makes a lot of logical sense! My guess is that it may depend on the actual number of applicants and it could go into mid-April according to the admissions website FAQs. I'm crossing my fingers though and hoping it'll start next week.

Yup! Me too!

Feeling sad is completely justified. What are some ways you've used to cope with rejection? Maybe those acts of self-care will work. One rejection will not determine if you will become a social worker. Perseverance is a characteristic of a great social workers and if you want to be a social worker, you will be a social worker. You will find a way to not let this discourage you

Here's to crossing our fingers and hoping! Let's keep the positive feels up!

Hi @riaveda, That's the beauty of having a partner. You have the opportunity to share each other's stresses and successes! I definitely feel you on this one. My partner is in a completely different industry - one I left a number of years ago, so it's a little difficult for him to understand where I am coming from. We live together in downtown Toronto, so U of T was the only MSW program I applied for. Its definitely commendable that you are taking your partner's needs into consideration and they will certainly understand and support you for doing this. Nonetheless, you definitely have the mutual support of fellow applicants here! Remember to self care and keep your optimism. Everything will work out in the end!

That's wonderful! Congratulations on acceptance to Dalhousie!

Congratulations to all the advanced standing folks who have gotten their acceptances. To those who haven't received word yet, I want to say strong words of encouragement and keep your heads up, there is still time. And even if you don't get in this round, there will be more years, more rounds, and more opportunities. You'll have one more year of experience and be more prepared than ever. So take heart, and don't feel discouraged. Social work is full of challenges, and these challenges are just steps towards it.

Thanks!!! Well, its good to know the advanced standing results are starting to go out. Which means they are on their way to getting the 2-year results out.

Congrats!!!!!!

Hey KarebearSW, were they advanced standing students? Or two-year?

Hey Kate_14, I direct messaged you about the HBSW at Lakehead. I figure, it's a HBSW program, not an MSW, so I didn't want to include it on this forum to digress from the topic.. Thanks in advance!

Hi lindaMSW, feeling disappointed is a natural reaction. Its definitely tough to deal with it. I know I'm just echoing everyone else, but passion will always find a way. And if you are passionate you will fulfill your career dreams. Its definitely a competitive program to get into, so don't feel discouraged or down. You will have other opportunities and more years! Many of the people I've spoken to who did their MSW did so in their mid-late 30s and even early 40s - so you have plenty of time. Keep trying and keep going! And don't let the fabricated success of one individual with questionable integrity make you feel discouraged. Get yourself a cupcake! Cry it out if you need to! And know you have supportive people around you who want you to succeed in what you are passionate about.

Just submitted my U of T application to.

Did you also apply to the Lakehead HBSW in Orillia?