[NEW Canadian universities M.S.W thread (2017)]

2 hours ago, Roxxx said:

Y'all know how this works. 

My real name is Roxanne May and I'm a nearly graduated M.S.W. student from the two-year program at U of T. Feel free to add me on Facebook, LinkedIN or message me directly if you have any questions.

Hi! Can you tell me when you heard back from UofT? 

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59 minutes ago, YWEANG said:

York offers go out in March... be patient..

Thanks! Do you know when for UofT?

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does anyone know when the two year MSW offers go out?

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anyone her apply for a OGS?

[Toronto, ON]

On 9/19/2016 at 7:48 PM, wildviolet said:

Hi there! What do you think about U of T and family life in Toronto (I'm looking at faculty positions)? Are the schools there good/bad/okay? Outdoor things to do, like hiking, biking, nature trails? Libraries? Thanks!

I think downtown toronto has become way more family friendly as the move suburbs has kinda slowed and more and more people stay downtown and have kids. The Annex is a good place, the St. Lawrence area, and my sister condo on Yonge and St.Clair has a ton more kids then I would have ever thought. I think schools are generally okay. Some schools might get lower or higher ratings but that's mostly due to the school population (a school with a poorer and high ESL student population is gonna receive lower test scores etc) but the level of education is pretty standard. If your from the States school funding is completely different. The poorer schools actually get alot more funding and resources than most schools in posh neighbourhoods. Tons of things to do in Toronto as a single or family, especially in the summer! http://cityparent.com/events?city=2 

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9 hours ago, bengali said:

Hi everyone.  I have an undergrad in business and would love to make a career change.  Unfortunately I have a GPA of 2.7 and no work experience to date in the field.  Reading this forum has been a real eye opener.  What do you think my chances of admission are at York, UofT or Laurier.  Please be honest.

Also I have seen that the University of Athabasca in Alberta offers an online MSW course.  I see that this course is accredited by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy association.  Does anyone know whether the school has a decent reputation and whether one should apply?  It is less well known and I am hoping that admission would be easier.

I appreciate any responses in advance.

I think it depends? What is your last year GPA? You should definitely try to gain more volunteer or work experience in the field. Also look into doing a two year BSW then doing the 1 year MSW. Much less competitive this way. With no volunteer or work experience and a low GPA, two year MSW programs isn't very realistic at the moment. 

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On 10/17/2016 at 10:28 AM, ssbbaker said:

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 --

 

Alot of youth focused organization are looking for young people to join their boards. FPYN (http://fpyn.ca/) posts board opportunities every now and then. 

http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/youth-council-opportunity