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Hi, wondering if I can get some feedback about this. I checked my mail today and didn't get anything. However, when I signed in on acorn just now (I'm a past uoft student which is why I can log on), it says "invited" to "sw msw 2 2017-2018 fall/winter" under the Degree Registration Status. My sgs account still says "under review". I'm hoping this means I'm accepted and hopefully not a mistake (or illusion haha)?? *knock on wood*.

I'd suggest not mentioning the schooling at all unless they ask you directly, which probably isn't likely; hopefully you'll hear back from Laurier before you hear from the potential employer.
If you receive a job offer, advise them you'll let them know within 24 hours as you have a couple offers to consider. At that point I'd call the school, advise them of the situation, ask if they can give you any updates. If not, try and get a decision timeline from them, and share that info with the potential employer.
Good luck and all the best! Hope everyone's waiting ends soon with a positive outcome ?

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!

Tell OSAP when you plan to become a fulltime student. You will need to send them proof of your fulltime status and then they will put your loan on pause while you are in school so you do not need to make any payments, nor will you be charged interest while you are a fulltime student.
As for your non-fulltime employment status, as long as you do not exceed 30 hours per week, you are considered a part time worker. Try to get your fulltime job down from 5 days to 4 days per week and you should be fine. If it's based on the honour system and they don't actually check, then it's your call on how you wish to handle it. 
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/concepts/definitions/labour-class03b
Also remember that tax season around the corner. If you were a fulltime student last year then you will likely get a generous tax credit this year (the same for next year when you are close to the end of your program). Of course it will depend on your personal circumstances, but it's not uncommon for students to get as much as $3000 back in taxes, not including GST cheques every 3 months
 

Well, now that it's 5pm on a Friday I think it's safe to say we've all survived another week of the waiting game! Congratulations to everyone who has received positive news so far!! To those that haven't, it is a crushing feeling but at least now you can begin planning your next steps! And to those that don't know yet... I feel your pain!

Can anyone suggest best field placements for someone who has a passion for child protection and play therapy, violence against women and has considerable experience in family court?  I am currently a family court support worker (for the past 4 years) and I have 6 years past experience with Children's Aid so I wouldn't  do a placement there; wondering about getting into the Office of the Children's Lawyer, Victim Witness Assistance Program, maybe something in the field of collaborative divorce.  Not sure if those options take MSW placements though.
Thanks!

Hi lovely friends! My name is Emma and I am a 1st yr MSW student at the University of Toronto. You can email me with any questions at emma.hachey@mail.utoronto.ca
Some info for you... I was waitlisted until June 2nd, then received a call that I was accepted! I know it may seem like there is no hope for you as these letters roll out and people are getting accepted via ROSI or mail but I promise, hope is not lost because you are not in the first cohorts accepted. I love the program and am doing my first practicum right now and just signed up for the Health & Mental Health stream. Please feel free to send me an email and I will try to answer whatever questions I can in my spare time. Good luck to you all and I hope to see some of you next fall! 

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 
 
For everyone who thinks about giving up because the process of applying and being let down constantly is discouraging, please persevere when faced with difficulty. Follow your dreams because the moment when you are rewarded will outweigh any and all past feelings of anxiety, fear and discouragement! I hope everyone here reaches their dreams, because you all deserve the it! 

Focus on your social work journey in the year ahead Linda. Who knows what situations, opportunities or experiences are waiting for you, that may significantly impact where you want to do your masters, what your focus area of study should be, etc etc. I believe the universe has impeccable timing in having things line up for us the way it should.
It maybe helpful to ask U of T for feedback on your application, consider applying to different schools next year, consider your reference choices carefully and if your GPA is a concern for you, consider writing your GRE test (graduate records examination test) this is a way to demonstrate academic aptitude separate from your gpa/university transcripts.
Hope this helps.  Take care and all the best.

Focus on your social work journey in the year ahead Linda. Who knows what situations, opportunities or experiences are waiting for you, that may significantly impact where you want to do your masters, what your focus area of study should be, etc etc. I believe the universe has impeccable timing in having things line up for us the way it should.
It maybe helpful to ask U of T for feedback on your application, consider applying to different schools next year, consider your reference choices carefully and if your GPA is a concern for you, consider writing your GRE test (graduate records examination test) this is a way to demonstrate academic aptitude separate from your gpa/university transcripts.
Hope this helps.  Take care and all the best.

Focus on your social work journey in the year ahead Linda. Who knows what situations, opportunities or experiences are waiting for you, that may significantly impact where you want to do your masters, what your focus area of study should be, etc etc. I believe the universe has impeccable timing in having things line up for us the way it should.
It maybe helpful to ask U of T for feedback on your application, consider applying to different schools next year, consider your reference choices carefully and if your GPA is a concern for you, consider writing your GRE test (graduate records examination test) this is a way to demonstrate academic aptitude separate from your gpa/university transcripts.
Hope this helps.  Take care and all the best.

Hi Linda. My cousin has a BSW and did the advanced standing MSW program at Windsor 2 years ago.  She was able to do a hospital placement at Bluewater Health in Sarnia (the city she was living in while doing the MSW program at Windsor.) I'd presume Windsor has placements at their local hospitals as well but i can't say that for certain.  She did not have any inside connection with our hospital before doing her placement there. Hope this helps.
Take care and all the best-everyone has a unique experience and skill set that distinguishes them from others-things will line up for you when the time is right.

Thanks for starting this thread Roxanne. I applied to U of T for next fall and am really hoping to get in. I was wait listed last year sadly. I also applied to U waterloo's 1 year BSW program (then I would just need a 1 year MSW). I already have some graduate school under my belt and would like to get into policy and planning. 

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.