TooExcited&Nervous

What is your bachelor's in? And no problem at all!

It is highly unlikely you only have 9. Most undergrad degrees usually require at least 30 social science GenEd courses. Are you sure? I added a list below from Pitt's GenEd section. These are most common social science course. Africana Studies (social sciences-related courses) Anthropology (social sciences-related courses) Economics Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (social sciences-related courses) History Jewish Studies Legal Studies Political Science Psychology (social sciences-related courses) Religious Studies (social sciences-related courses) Sociology

Most def!

Why do I feel like we are the same person!? I am interested in school social work as well and my current placement is at a school. Anyways, my focus is advanced standing clinical track.

How much financial aid did NYU offer? I based my decision off that and other factors. I suggest requesting access to the NYU New MSW facebook page where you can ask current students for opinions. Also, NYU may have matched you with a champion (a current student) for you to ask questions. I was matched with someone who graduated last year from my undergrad.

Hi all, I just got accepted as well. I applied 11/30 for Advanced standing clinical track. I already committed to NYU due to a large scholarship and just overall smarter financial decision.

I applied 11/30 for Advanced Standing. I transferred schools twice, so my true cumulative is 3.01, my current school gpa is 3.55 and my program gpa is a 3.89 (confusing, I know). I have been volunteering since high school and I have a decent amount of social work experience from internships and my field placement. I hold several leadership positions on campus and I am an ABA therapist part-time. (I live a busy life)

Congrats!! What program?

Thanks, I honestly figured I wouldn't get in because other people's stats were crazy nice! I am going to decline immediately though.

I just got accepted!

Those that are waiting still do you all have a back up plan? I know NYU and Fordham are still accepting applications for those without a back-up plan.

BUMP Any tips on the housing search?

You're good too! They pushed the deadline to April I believe.

Yeah, you're fine! I usually matters more in Undergrad anyways since most graduate students do not receive federal grants. No worries though, as long as you got it in before the deadline, you are good. If it was after the deadline (which it isn't), then I would worry.

My plan was to work all summer and then move early August or as soon as I save enough money. If I can find a decent paying job for the summer, I think I'll be fine. The hard part is finding a place while living out of the state.

Lol you're not late. Some people submit it early to get it out of the way. I always submit my fasfa early just to get it out of the way. Most schools do not have financial aid packages confirmed until summer or before your program starts. You should be fine.

Honestly, doesn't hurt to ask. Most schools are very understanding.

I know I have made a million and one threads but this is my final one. haha. Anyways, those that will be in NYC this coming school year, how are you going about housing? When are you planning to move to NYC?

You can definitely tell the school your are deciding between the two because one school offered you more money. You can ask them to see if they'll match the offer, however, they will more than likely ask for the offer letter to determine whether or not you'll get an adjustment. Does your offer letter mention the fellowship?

I would definitely wait. There is some hassle when a school is not accredited when trying to get your license later. You don't want to risk it, especially if it isn't definite that they will be accredited by October.

I didn't take the GRE but my guess would be the average is 150-160. So, anywhere near or above that range. I suggest apply to see and if you don't get in, try again next year.

If you don't mind me asking, what was your gpa? Do you have experience at all or volunteer? They look at the entire applicant, not just GPA.

Honestly, I do not mind it at all. Since I have a current placement and I have had other social work internships, I think it allows me to be flexible with my learning. Like I was debating between school social work or mental health with a primary emphasis on children, so I think the program may allow me to maneuver and explore both further. I definitely took that into consideration when making my decision because I was put off at first but them I started doing more research pertaining to requirements in other states. I think I will be fine.

California is weird with the social welfare instead of social work, but it essentially means all the same and should not be seen differently. My honest opinion is to visit the schools if possible. I was 98% sure I was going to attend Pitt until I did my visit. I didn't like the vibe and I wasn't getting that feeling that I needed to be there, ya know? I am a "go with your gut" type of person. I honestly wish I would have applied to UPenn because I heard it was great. However, I did hear that UPenn is more Policy and NYU is more clinical. So, it just depends on which track you are leaning towards. I wanted to do clinical, so a clinical based program made sense to me. Also, talk to the faculty and current students. As a minority, I wanted to talk to another minority from the schools to get their honest opinion. This helped a lot because it will say a lot about how the school treats minorities and if the support is there. My current school has so many supportive programs for minorities that will provide that additional support. Also, ask about class size, course work, professors and etc.

Absolutely PM me, I don't mind!