[Field evaluation for Letter of Recommendation]

On 12/21/2018 at 5:17 PM, palyndrone said:

If it's appropriate for an MSW program you might be able to ask whoever wrote the evaluation or somebody else in charge of your internship program for a LOR.  Most of the time letters need to be specific, submitted externally, and something that you haven't seen or been able to influence. In addition, universities may ask LOR writers for additional information when they respond to the email request sent through the application portal. If your evaluation is like mine, and it's just a signed form detailing your performance, it probably won't count. Best bet is to ask your admissions office if you're unsure.

I will. Thank you so much! 

[Field evaluation for Letter of Recommendation]

Hi everyone,

I’m having a hard time getting letter of references. I’d like to know if it’s possible I can use a field evaluation (undergrad internship evaluation) substituted for a letter of recommendation? Would the graduate admissions still consider this as a letter of references? 

Thanks. 

[Field evaluation for Letter of Recommendation (Graduate application)]

Hi everyone,

I’m having a hard time getting letter of references. I’d like to know if it’s possible I can use a field evaluation (undergrad internship evaluation) substituted for a letter of recommendation? Would the graduate admissions still consider this as a letter of references? 

Thanks. 

[Does undergrad GPA gets factored in MSW program GPA?]

1 hour ago, BackNSchool83 said:

Undergrad GPA and classes are considered as part of your application to demonstrate you have the academic skills to accomplish the school work required to complete an MSW degree. They do not take your undergraduate classes or grades and factor them into the MSW degree program. You might receive unit credit for some of the classes, but not grade points, so your GPA starts at 0.00. Most grad programs require a 3.0 undergrad GPA because it demonstrates your ability to as a student, it's evidence that they should give you a seat because you have what it takes to finish their program theoretically. Many programs require you maintain a 3.0 GPA while you are in the program or a B average, some require you earn at least a B in each class. This may have to do with the fact that this degree is used to practice with human beings in the field, it can lead to a clinical career and licensure and you need to demonstrate that you actually understand what you are learning and can apply it, and I guess a way of showing that is that you earn at least a B in the class. Does that make sense?

YES! Your answer makes COMPLETE sense. Thank you so much!!!! 

[Does undergrad GPA gets factored in MSW program GPA?]

2 hours ago, louise86 said:

Your undergraduate GPA will not affect your graduate GPA. They are separate.

Thank you. However if this is the case then why do most graduate programs require a 3.0 GPA or above? 

[LIU Brooklyn MSW program is it good?]

Is their MSW program worth it ? I have not heard of many students applying to thier program. I’d like to know if it’s a good program.

I like that they have various concentrations to choose from such as Child and Family Welfare, Genrotology, Substance Abuse Counseling and Forensic Social Work.

So why arent many students applying to their program?

[Does undergrad GPA gets factored in MSW program GPA?]

I will be applying to MSW programs soon in NYC. Does anyone know if your undergrad GPA gets factored into your graduate program GPA. For example, do they take your undergrad social work classes and factor it into your new GPA in the program or your overall GPA?

 

Thanks. 

[How many graduate schools should you apply to?]

How many schools should you apply to? Is there a minimum? 

[How is Hunter CuNY MSW compared to other colleges nationwide?]

I heard it's a great program with specific concentrations and the most affordable and less expensive that other MSW programs. 

[Does retaking classes for a better grade raises your GPA?]

Does retaking a class for a better grade improves your GPA? Has anyone done it? 

[Can not having the right references weaken your application?]

38 minutes ago, TakeruK said:

If you feel that the program director or field instructor did not work with you enough to write you a letter, I think you should first ask the school you're applying to if they will accept a letter from your field supervisor instead. Just to clarify if it is a strict requirement or if they are just suggesting these two people to avoid people getting the wrong idea and sending in letters from personal references etc.

If they insist on a program director or field instructor, I would pick the person that knows your field supervisor the best. Then, ask your field supervisor and your chosen person to write you a letter, explaining the application requirements. They probably know what to do, but if not, you could suggest that it's a jointly signed letter or that your field supervisor write the letter for the other person to sign, or that your field supervisor provides the notes so that the other person can write a letter based on their notes to supplement what they know about you.

The last case is really common for other fields, not sure about yours. When I supervised an undergrad's research one summer, my own advisor was technically the mentor. I met with the student almost every day and my advisor met with them every 1-2 weeks. But a letter from a grad student won't be very helpful to the undergrad student so at the end of the summer, I wrote a list of notes for my advisor to use to write a reference letter for the student in future years. 

This way definitely makes sense, Thank you so much!!

[Has anyone gotten accepted into an MSW program with a GPA lower than 3.0?]

Has anyone got accepted into an MSW program lower than a GPA of 3.0? But has a strong background in the social work field such as, volunteer experience, field placements and etc.  

[CUNY Lehman]

On 2/29/2016 at 2:17 PM, RachelNYC said:

Anyone have info on Lehman? The placements and supervisors?

I've applied to Lehman as a backup in case I don't get into Hunter. I must stay in NYC, and though I've been admitted to Fordham and NYU, they are so expensive (even with merit scholarships), that I'm leaning toward staying within public institutions, even if it means Lehman, which ranks low.

I would like to know more too. I haven't really heard or seen much about their MSW program. 

[Can not having the right references weaken your application?]

13 minutes ago, Eigen said:

Depends on the wording of what the school requires. Since you're not saying what they require, I can't guess as to whether they'll be acceptable or not. 

But generally, if a school lists requirements for the letters, meeting them isn't really optional in my view. 

The program wants LOR to be by a program director or field instructor. But I feel they wouldnt know much about my skills and performance and not give me a fair review rather than the field supervisor who I've worked closely with in field placements. 

[Hunter Advanced Standing MSW]

I'm considering applying to CUNY Hunter MSW Advanced Standing Program. Who do I give my two core competency forms to fill out? Is it my field instructor or my field supervisor. I believe my field supervisor at the placement will know more about my performance and skills since we worked together. But please give me feedback if your pass applicant to this program! Thanks! 

[Can not having the right references weaken your application?]

13 minutes ago, Eigen said:

I've never seen a requirement like this, but if they ask for specific recommendations and you don't have them, I'm not sure they'd even consider it- they might consider the application incomplete. 

I will have them they just wont be from school faculty members, they will be from supervisors I worked with or volunteered for? Will this still be acceptable? It's an Advanced Standing MSW program. 

[Can not having the right references weaken your application?]

Can not having the right references weaken your application?  If the graduate application asks for references or recommendations from certain faculty members from the undergraduate school you attended but you don't use these references can this weaken your application?