[University of Denver MSW]

I was accepted last week. They've quickly become one of my top contenders!

[BC School of Social Work]

I submitted my application November 1, and I haven't heard anything.

[Fall 2018 MSW Application Preparation]

2 minutes ago, Adelaide9216 said:

If you are doing a Thesis/Research Based MSW, you'll have a supervisor that will help you with your research. I've prepared my research proposal with mine. But I don't know if it is the same process if you have a Field Based MSW, with no Thesis attached to it.

Ah, I understand. Thanks for the clarification!! 

[Fall 2018 MSW Application Preparation]

19 hours ago, Adelaide9216 said:

Hello OP,

1) Last year, the deadline was December 15 but I started working on my application at the end of the summer. But I am just doing everything veryyyyy early, that's just part of my personality. I've applied to a couple of places in September. So I guess technically, applications would open also around that time for you as well. I also suggest having you work on your application with your potential supervisor. I would say it takes around a month or two to write a solid research proposal. Applications for major scholarships also tend to be around that time for graduate studies, so it's good to have a solid proposal ready to apply for those.

2) I've also found this great resource : http://www.socialworker.com/products-services/social-work-books/The_Social_Work_Graduate_School_Applicant's_Handbook/

It's a bit old (2005-ish if I remember correctly), but it's still very relevant. 

3) There are tons of people from other helping profession fields that apply to social work at the graduate level. This is not uncommon. The major difference with social work is the "lens" through which we analyze and act on social issues. 

Good luck! Don't hesitate if you have more questions.

 

 

 

Thanks for your reply! I'm not sure what you mean, working in this with my potential supervisor? I'm not going to be doing much, if any, research while pursuing an MSW as far as I've read so far. Can you elaborate? 

 

Thanks for the tip on the book! I had seen it on another thread here, but I didn't know how relevant it is today. I just made my way through 101 Careers in Social Work, and it definitely helped me think about the SW profession in a better way. 

[Fall 2018 MSW Application Preparation]

Hello all, 

 

I have recently found this forum, and it has been so helpful! I am a currently serving Peace Corps Volunteer, and I'm starting to get things together to apply for Fall 2018 MSW. I have chosen my top ten schools, which I can give you if interested, and now I'm starting to work on my personal statement. 

 

I have some questions:

-How early is too early to send in an application? I am shooting for August/September to start the online applications, starting on my personal statements next week. 

-What unusual tips do you have for the personal statement? I've read so much, including the threads here, but do you have anything to add? 

-Should the issues essay be related to the field that you want to go into? Honestly although I'm quite interested in helping people, I'm not well versed in the research behind social issues. I was a psychology major in university, but I have recently changed my mind on my career. Thus is definitely the most intimidating part of the applications for me, although not every school requires it. 

 

 

I'm sure I have more, but I can't think of any at the moment. Thanks in advance!! 

[Great resource for graduate applicants]

I had not known about this. That is for bringing it up! I worry, though, that it's from 2005. Have you read it and found it useful?