SW Sevante

So the program does exist. Mystery solved. Oh, and CONGRATS!!!

Sadly, I did not apply to the on-line program.

I have not heard anything and my LORIS remains unchanged. I am preparing for rejection and recognize that there are areas in my application that could definitely use improvement (specifically academics). I just have to decide if I'm willing to do that or perhaps doing the post-degree BSW is the better route. I do believe that applying for the MSW was a great learning experience for me and I have definitely had some time to do some additional reflection while waiting for a decision. I know that I am capable of working in this field and I am also capable of acceptance into a BSW program as I was accepted to Dalhousie and UVic in 2016 but it wasn't the right time. Perhaps this isn't the right time for my MSW either... Being on this forum helps me to see all of the equally qualified applicants and makes the competitiveness of this process a stark reality. I am thrilled for everyone who has been accepted thus far. Congrats! It makes me feel better knowing that for many of you who were accepted this year that it wasn't your 'first rodeo', so to speak. This was my first application and I have already identified areas that could use improvement. It is hard to convey everything you want in 1000 words and now I am not so sure that I did the best job that I could have done in that respect. I am already thinking of what I can do better the next time around if need be. To those who are still awaiting their fate like myself, this isn't the end of the road for us. Although it may not be the outcome that we had hoped for we have to realize that some people have to climb the mountain more than once in order to reach the summit.

This is fabulous news! Congrats!

I am confused by the fact that the on-line applicants seem to have heard nothing so far. The way this whole process is unfolding makes it to hard to even speculate at this point. Especially considering so many people on here have applied to Laurier and only 5 people have heard (at least one of which who posted that they were accepted seems to have recently joined the forum.) Everyone is still in the running. At least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!!! Cheers to another restless and sleep deprived night! ?

I would say that we will have to wait until tomorrow to hear anything at this point. ????

The acceptances are rolling out like a leaky faucet. Drip...drip...drip... Ah, the anguish and anticipation.

I feel your pain. Constantly playing "what if's" in my mind ALL day and night. It's such a stressful time and so out of our control now. Hopefully it won't be much longer...

Hi all, I know that this is such a stressful time for everyone regardless of each individual's current situation. I thought that this video might help. We all have different timelines for success, be it this year for some and maybe not for another few years for others, but in the end we will all find success! Hopefully tomorrow renders some very good news for many! https://jayshetty.me/before-you-feel-pressure/

I have not received an email either and my Loris is unchanged. Trying not to let my anxiety get to me but it’s tough. As so may others on here, the direction of my future is dependent on whether or not I am accepted. I also feel the stress you are experiencing waiting for an outcome. I’m going to try to go about my day as usual with hopes that we will all have an answer soon. Wishing everyone all the best of outcomes. You are not alone!

If you get an MSW or BSW you will register with the college of Social Workers and be just fine. No need to worry. Yes, the SWAT test was crazy. Too many words to be honest. I found that I was able to answer most questions under the requested word count and then felt the need to “fill” in order to meet the minimum. It took me 5 hours to complete and at that point I was finished mentally and didn’t even bother proof reading. Submit was all I did. Oh, and then proceeded to guzzle a bottle of wine. It was HARD!!!! I feel your pain. ?

Thank you for the information.

Thanks for the info

I just heard about this new legislation this morning from a Social Worker. I had no idea either. Ugh, June and only 25 people...:(

You spoke with someone in the Faculty of Social Work about this?

I would take the SSW program. Ontario has changed their criteria for working in mental health and social services and in 2 years everyone working in the field will have to belong to a professional organization so it would beneficial to take the SSW diploma. I wrote the SWAT for McMaster and in all honesty found it much more difficult than my masters application for Laurier. I honestly do not feel very confident about it at all and the post-degree BSW was my back-up plan. I know nothing about how they rank that test but I assume that it would be that they are looking for responses that represent the praxis of the program. The only thing I know is that it is ranked 50% academic and 50% SWAT. I don’t think they even take lived/volunteer/work experience into consideration which is pretty disappointing for me but for you this may be a huge advantage if you are lacking in that area. I also think that BSW, MSW, SSW programs have seen a huge increase in applicants this year because of the new legislation being implemented in Ontario. People working in the field who are not ‘grandfathered’ in have 2 years to get the schooling they need in order to have that professional designation which I believe makes all of the programs that much more competitive. Good luck with the SWAT results. Do you know when they are supposed to send out acceptances?

I can relate to that! I never really cared about school when I started university many moons ago and my marks reflect that. When I went back 10 years later to complete my degree my marks were significantly improved. I did not know that this was what I wanted to do entirely until last spring/summer. I applied to the distance BSW at Dalhousie and UVic 2 years ago and was accepted into both but I wasn't ready to pull the trigger and spend all that money. I needed more time to be certain that this was what I wanted to do. Now, I am ready and I am grateful that I waited because I believe that Laurier's MSW program is much more suited to my strengths and the values reflect the kind of social work I want to practice. Best of luck to you!

Well I wish you all the best and I can completely relate. I only applied to Laurier for the exact same reason. It’s so hard when you are older and more established as the process is so much more rigid when you are limited by personal lifestyle factors. Fingers crossed for you. I truly have a lot of respect for other mature applicants as I am one too and completely understand the difficulty in pursuing your ideal career and the the barriers that this can sometimes come along with that. Good luck!

You have some great experience. Did you apply anywhere else besides King’s? I have heard that they weigh academics very heavily there. I think you would definitely be competitive at Laurier and U of T.

She is in the Peel location and she seems to like it (no complaints so far). Any word on a timeline for Laurier's on-line program?

I feel you on the under-grad front @whatdidigetinto. My average for Laurier admission is the worst part of my application. I have a lot of employment, volunteer and life experience as I am older too. Hopefully that will offset the academic average which in my opinion is not really indicative of whether or not you would be a good Social Worker, but what do I know?! LOL. I have a friend who is currently in the U of Windsor MSW program for working professionals and she said many came from other fields and have no previous experience in the field so I am confident that you are ahead of the game. As for enjoying it, she is happy and has no complaints thus far.

@SammySam, this was my inquiry for Laurier's 2 year full-time MSW.

UPDATE!!!! I just received an email from Lynn Beney from the faculty at Laurier and she indicated that their "target is to have all decisions finalized by mid-April."

Hi all Laurier 2 year MSW hopefuls, I just broke down and emailed the faculty to inquire about a timeline for results and received this in the automatic reply. Please note: Depending on the MSW program, please see below for our target date for all decisions: · MSW 2 year full-time program early April So...I guess we can rest easy (or not) until after the long weekend.

Thanks for clarifying. I just didn’t want anyone who applied to the 2 year full time program to panic thinking that they only accept 20 people. ?