SOCIALWERK2020

Hi Everyone! 
I am a current advanced standing student at U of T, and was accepted after my second time trying. I also applied and was accepted to Dal, York, and Waterloo. I’m sure it seems like you need A+ grades and 20 years of experience, but honestly, I didn’t and I got in. Idk if this is helpful, but: 
I had a 3.0 GPA in my BA (dbl major psych and soc), and then I did a one year SSW diploma (3.9/4.0). Then a post-degree BSW: 3.68/4.33 (B+ not quite A- lol). 
I volunteered and had part time jobs in social services throughout my BSW, and after graduating I worked as a social worker in community mental health for 3 years, while volunteering on a distress hotline. 
In my applications I was sure to tie in how my professional experience and area of interest relates to my own lived experiences of oppression, and how I will use my education in the future.
Feel free to message me if you have any questions! I know it can be stressful but good luck!❤️

That’s great that you have a job lined up just in case! Is it in the social services? If so, I think it would make you even more competitive if you decide to apply again!

Ok, I can hang on a little longer. I’ve already made plans to accept a full time work position, we’ll see what happens.
Aw that’s so exciting, congratulations to you. Wishing you all the best ❤️

yupp

I have been accepted! But I’ll be declining as I’m accepting U of T. 
best of luck ?

For all y’all who have been accepted and are going to choose UofT advanced standing, the 2021 class already has a Facebook group. As of now there are only last year’s first year students in it, but since we’re all going to be in the same cohort, y’all can join. 
The group is secret so that no one on Facebook can find the group and the list of members (for cyber safety reasons), so you have to be invited by a current member. As one of the admins of the group, you can add me as a friend on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/susiechicafelix), send me a DM (so I know who you are) and I will accept your request and add you to the group. 
Once you’re in, you can remove me as a friend. 

Still waiting to hear back from waterloo as well! York will be mid-march

My deadline is March 30, got the offer on March 2nd. They didn't specify the date in the admission letter I got, they just said four weeks from the date of offer.

Yup echoing off of this I had a field instructor who did her post degree BSW at Mac like me and then went onto do her MSW at UofT and said had she not had the critical lens from Mac's program, she would be a very different social worker. That the program's biggest drawback is that it lacks completely in the critical analysis department. However if you have a BSW that was entrenched in AOP and critical thinking, it may be a different experience. 

I have heard York is the most critical of the three! I know of someone who taught there who has a very critical lens

Hi! 
 
I was (and still am) working Monday to Friday, so no, I did not upgrade any classes or do research. That would be a good idea though! I took on an extra role with a volunteer agency I’ve been with for 2.5 years though! Also, I’m lucky to have a job where I have significant input in my role, and in the project we are working on (which I have been with since it began). 
 
If you think you may be lacking experience, try considering volunteering if that’s an option! Message me if you have any questions, I personally found my volunteering helped me gain so many skills ?
 
I was accepted into the advanced standing (mh & h stream). I have a BA in psych and sociology (2013) and a BSW (2017)!

PS. I just received my official offer of acceptance from U of T (advanced standing) in an email and on SGS! 

I was waitlisted last year and unfortunately did not get in off the list. However, the year before, my friend got accepted off the waitlist in late August... so there is hope! I understand the frustration, but please try not to get discouraged ?  

Having been waitlisted last year - the short answer is no. The way Angela has said this in the past is - there are no positions on the waitlist - they match incoming students by how best the admissions committee feels they would fit into the program. I think a lot of it comes down to matching students to ones they've previously accepted, hence why it's not a numbered waitlist situation. I know this doesn't help ease any anxiety, but I just wanted to share what's been previously known. I'm fingers crossed for you though friend, I am hoping the tide turns in your favour. 

I just got invited to U of T’s MSW as well!! I’m actually shocked! Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far! 
 
To those still waiting, if you get in this year, that’s incredible! If not, a waitlist or rejection does not reflect your ability to be a great social worker, or your worth as a person. Last year I was waitlisted by U of T, you can still get your MSW, it may just take some time. ❤️ 
 
I’m here if anyone needs to talk?

Hi! Did you see changes on ACORN but nothing on the SGSAdmissions??

According to last year's forum, the SGS status doesn't change for a while. Just Acorn. And I believe an acceptance is sent in the mail shortly after. 

I just got invited to U of T’s MSW as well!! I’m actually shocked! Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far! 
 
To those still waiting, if you get in this year, that’s incredible! If not, a waitlist or rejection does not reflect your ability to be a great social worker, or your worth as a person. Last year I was waitlisted by U of T, you can still get your MSW, it may just take some time. ❤️ 
 
I’m here if anyone needs to talk?

I just got invited to U of T’s MSW as well!! I’m actually shocked! Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far! 
 
To those still waiting, if you get in this year, that’s incredible! If not, a waitlist or rejection does not reflect your ability to be a great social worker, or your worth as a person. Last year I was waitlisted by U of T, you can still get your MSW, it may just take some time. ❤️ 
 
I’m here if anyone needs to talk?

I just got invited to U of T’s MSW as well!! I’m actually shocked! Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far! 
 
To those still waiting, if you get in this year, that’s incredible! If not, a waitlist or rejection does not reflect your ability to be a great social worker, or your worth as a person. Last year I was waitlisted by U of T, you can still get your MSW, it may just take some time. ❤️ 
 
I’m here if anyone needs to talk?

I just got invited to U of T’s MSW as well!! I’m actually shocked! Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far! 
 
To those still waiting, if you get in this year, that’s incredible! If not, a waitlist or rejection does not reflect your ability to be a great social worker, or your worth as a person. Last year I was waitlisted by U of T, you can still get your MSW, it may just take some time. ❤️ 
 
I’m here if anyone needs to talk?

I just got invited to U of T’s MSW as well!! I’m actually shocked! Congrats to everyone who was accepted so far! 
 
To those still waiting, if you get in this year, that’s incredible! If not, a waitlist or rejection does not reflect your ability to be a great social worker, or your worth as a person. Last year I was waitlisted by U of T, you can still get your MSW, it may just take some time. ❤️ 
 
I’m here if anyone needs to talk?

Hey all! I love seeing all these acceptances roll in! Congrats to those who have heard back, and to those who have not yet please don't hold a heavy heart. This is my second year applying to the advanced standing MSW, so I can understand the sting of rejection all too well. That being said I have also seen acorn's Invited message - I applied to the social justice and diversity stream! 

UPDATE - Angela from U of T admissions responded to my email. She said “Decisions for the advanced standing MSW Program will be out by the end of next week.”
 

I have been refreshing all day as well but haven't heard anything, although I've just been refreshing UofT  I am really hoping we hear back this week, I think I got way too ahead of myself after looking at all of the previous year's forums to try and guess when we'll get the news!