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I think notifications are almost always sent out late, so just be prepared for that! I interned there a couple years ago, and received my acceptance email about two weeks after the notification deadline. Best of luck!

Okay, thank you! I was inclined to write third-person, but second-guessed myself. Thank you for the helpful advice!

Hi everyone, I am applying to present a paper at a postgraduate symposium. Along with an abstract, I am being asked to submit a short biography. Does anyone have advice on how to structure it? Should I write it in first or third-person? I assume I should focus on my research and relevant experience? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Awesome, thank you for the advice and for sharing your experience!

Thank you for such a thorough response! A qualifying year unfortunately does not seem the norm for American universities. I do know that here sometimes students will be admitted on a provisional status, and formally accepted after x number of undergrad courses. I am leaning towards social work because I want a foundational understanding of the socio-political aspects of social problems. However, I want to use that to work on a more individualized level. It is reassuring to hear that many social workers end up working on both levels.

Hi everyone, I am looking to make a career switch from the museum field to social work. I hold a BA in Art History, have a decent GPA (3.65) and am retaking my GRE, although I received an average score the first time (157V/4.5 Writing). While I have been highly active within my field, the only relevant experience I have is volunteer work. I volunteer with a community development organization where I teach an ESL course and tutor adults preparing for the GED. I am also in the midst of developing a community arts program for this organization. For what its worth, I also speak Spanish. Basically, I am wondering where I go from here. Is there any chance that I can go straight into a grad program, or will I likely need to complete a second bachelor's in Pysch or Social Work? Would it be sufficient to take a few related courses? Thank you for any advice!