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12 minutes ago, Aslwin said:
I'm actually just finishing up my BSW from University of Manitoba and I live in Nova Scotia. Most of the people who take the program (via distance) do not live in Manitoba. I've liked the program! Dalhousie also offers a distance BSW (I didn't take their program because I heard they were more social justice focused, and I did my first undergrad there, so I wanted to avoid it). Deadlines for both programs have passed though.
I would apply to Dalhousie next year for a BSW if this year doesn't work out. I see it would require spending 2 weeks in Halifax in May which I could definitely handle.
Did Manitoba have any in-person requirement for classes?
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1 hour ago, Emactastic said:
Good luck to you as well! I certainly feel more prepared and ready to pursue my MSW now than I did when I graduated my BSW, but with a husband who has an established career and a toddler at home it limits my choices considerably. I'm remaining optimistic about getting off the waitlist, and if not I will re-apply and apply to some more online programs that I didn't know about for next year. One day I will have my MSW and be able to practice the area of social work where my heart lies.
Best of luck to you!
Just wishing you luck. I'm also older, and limited in where I can go. But I'm also more prepared now ... honestly because if I'm paying tuition again I am going to seriously apply myself.
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8 minutes ago, Aslwin said:
I'm actually just finishing up my BSW from University of Manitoba and I live in Nova Scotia. Most of the people who take the program (via distance) do not live in Manitoba. I've liked the program! Dalhousie also offers a distance BSW (I didn't take their program because I heard they were more social justice focused, and I did my first undergrad there, so I wanted to avoid it). Deadlines for both programs have passed though.
That is fabulous to hear. I'm in Ontario, and still waiting to hear from either school I applied to this round.
If I don't get in this year, it's great to add one more school to this list for next year. Thanks for your reply. How did it work with being placed for practicums?
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8 minutes ago, ms_teacher said:
University of Manitoba has a distance BSW program. There are also really good graduate certificates from colleges. I did Concurrent Disorders from Confederation College a couple years ago. It's one year and fully distance (or on campus if you want). I loved it! There are a bunch of options though. Do a google search for Online or Distance Social Work Programs Canada.
I looked into Manitoba's program, and they have a note on their site that they are technically open to Canadians, but try to keep it to people in-province. They mention WSIB coverage for students during placement as their concern/reasoning
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6 minutes ago, SW Sevante said:
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?
And I'm glad to hear she's liking it. I haven't heard a lot about the program, but it's not far from me and the set-up is a great fit.
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4 minutes ago, SW Sevante said:
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?
We're supposed to know by the end of March - which would be tomorrow.
But I've been told so many different dates that I'm skeptical it's going to happen.
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9 minutes ago, SW Sevante said:
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.
Does she like the program? I've applied for the Peel location. I've also applied to Laurier's online program. Still waiting to hear from both.
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41 minutes ago, 2 Year MSW said:
How many hours of post grad experience do you have? My friend is in the MSWWP program and she for sureeee did not have the required amount of hours they ask for - idk how she got in lol
Does she like the program? I'm at 8200 hours post-grad, and meet their requirement. But I haven't been working in the field for a while as I've been home with my kids. And my average is ... well could honestly be better (but I'm over their 73% requirement) as I didn't prioritize school during my undergrad. But I'm significantly older & hopefully wiser now.
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12 minutes ago, 2 Year MSW said:
No but apparently they are supposed to. I called Windsor to find out and the lady told me that it just said "due to high competition of the program and limited space, we are unable to offer admission at this time" she said its pretty broad/general and if there was another reason it would say. She transferred me to Erika who would have more info so i left her a voicemail - waiting on a call back from her.
Thanks. I'm waiting for a reply from their MSW for Working Professionals program.
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56 minutes ago, 2 Year MSW said:
Honestly! It really makes me wonder what they look for cause i seriously thought i would get into windsor but got rejected - plus they take in more students...western only takes 15!
Did Windsor give you any feedback on why they rejected your application?
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1 hour ago, 2 Year MSW said:
Anyone else here apply to the online MSW at Laurier? i applied to the 2-year on campus program as well. Keep waiting for an email from Laurier! I hate how LORIS doesnt let you check the status of your application. Anyone know how many students apply vs get in to the 2 year on-campus program at Laurier?
Also, do you guys think that the online program starting in May will a little easier to get in since its veryy new and i dont think many people know about it - i applied last minute
There is a few people on this thread who've applied to the May start/online program at Laurier. No one's heard anything back yet.
Classes are scheduled to start in approx. 6 weeks, it'd be great if they got the acceptances/rejections out.
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8 minutes ago, Sooyeah said:
So I just got rejected from Uwindsor MSW 2year if anyone else applied there. So take no news as good news I guess lol.
So sorry to hear that. How did they let you know? Did you get an email or did something change on your online account?
(I've applied to their working professionals program, and my application is "in process".)
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Has anyone else here applied to Windsor's MSW for Working Professionals?
I'm just being curious - I'm not expecting a reply from them for a few weeks yet based on how long they said it'd take to process applications.
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1 hour ago, mswworrier said:
Hi everyone!,
New to this forum...and I really, really need some support! I'm very paranoid actually.
On uoft's application page, they mention that all the statements become their property- does that mean they can turnitin? can they do that?
I was checking other grad school programs and they state explicitly that they can do that but this is nowhere to be found on the fifsw application...
York mentions that "Replaceable documents become the property of York University and will not be returned. We keep supporting documents for one year, after which we destroy materials related to your application." - can someone please explain this to me? are replaceable documents the same as supporting?
Can you clarify for me what is worrying you?
I can see from an administrative standpoint that they claim ownership of anything submitted to them (including reference letters) simply to save the time/fees/etc of people asking things to be sent back to them. It seems a logical option. It could also simply be a legal phrase, to keep themselves from any liability when they destroy each year's applications. The universities have the right to destroy applications because they own them .
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1 hour ago, skd05 said:
I just contacted Laurier regarding the online MSW due to start in May and i was told we would not hear until end of April!! That gives us less then a week to prepare for school lol.
Do you think they'll still be prepared to start in May? Seems odd they aren't prepared to admit people until a week or two before the program is expected to begin.
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42 minutes ago, Rach3600 said:
Where exactly does the status change on LORIS? I can only view my application and no where on the site can I see a status ?
A previous year's MSW thread said that all the application info disappears, and in it's place is a copy of your letter. I'm still waiting to hear back from Laurier, so can't confirm this for certain.
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42 minutes ago, SW Sevante said:
Hi there,
I only applied to the 2 year MSW program at Laurier as this was the only realistic option for me. Don't beat yourself up for only applying to 2 programs. At the end of the day, acceptance is only one factor when making this decision. The choice has to be realistic to your personal life as well as meet your professional goals, hence my rationale for only applying to one.
As for the BSW programs, sadly I think that you may be too late. I had a last minute epiphany/panic attack about the possibility of not getting accepted so I applied the the post-degreee BSW at McMaster just days before the deadline. You could always call the faculty of the universities you are considering doing a BSW and inquire. Never hurts to ask, right?!
There is hope. You may still be accepted to one of the programs to which you applied. Also, Laurier has launched an on-line MSW program that takes 2.5 years to complete and offers rolling admissions. Although you are too late to apply to the May start you could always apply for the September start if you are unsuccessful with your current applications.
Don't give up hope. It's only the second week of March and still early.
I'm rooting for you!!!!
Laurier isn't offering rolling admissions. I applied there to start in May. They initially stated they would do rolling admissions and changed their mind during the application process.
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I was initially told that I would have a decision in two weeks from submitting my application.
I also applied to Windsor's MSW for Working Professionals program. They were upfront that I wouldn't hear for about 10 weeks and I find that a less stressful wait.
If school is supposed to start in approximately a month and a half, I would hope they'd have the admissions sorted soon.
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5 minutes ago, skd05 said:
Yeah for sure. But the window to apply was only a month so i cant imagine they had a ton.. you know?
I also thought people would prefer to start in September, to take the summer off first. Is this the first time they're offering it online?
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10 hours ago, skd05 said:
Hey guys,
I am in the same boat. I was told january and then February and now "a few more weeks". Really looking forward and hopeful to get into this program. I wonder how many applicants versus spots there are?
Hope we all get news soon!
I'm wondering the same thing. When I applied I was told the class size is 25 people. I'm curious how many applicants there are too, especially when they keep extending the timeframe for getting back to you and close the application period early. I believe that since it's online, it's open to anyone in Canada. That should really increase the application pool since you don't have to be within a reasonable proximity to campus.
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I've also posted in the main Canadian MSW applications thread. Another response there from someone who hasn't heard anything, contacted Laurier about the part-time program and was told letters would be sent out at the end of March.
That's some serious short notice.
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14 minutes ago, rsingh said:
Hey, I've been reading through these posts for a while too, it's my first time replying. I applied to the part-time program at laurier that starts in May as well. I haven't heard back anything from them at all. I called them last week and they said that they will be sending out letters by the end of March. I know it's super short notice and a really crapy way to do it.
Well that really is crappy. They're really dragging this process on.
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Thanks. I will keep you posted too, as it feels somewhat isolating not knowing what's going on. Good luck to you too!
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Thanks for reassuring me that I'm not the only person who hasn't heard anything. It makes me second-guess what I wrote, wonder if somehow I simply didn't get an email I should have, etc.
Canadian MSW Applicants 2018
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Never been to Manitoba, but honestly going to Nova Scotia for a few weeks makes applying there that much more appealing ... That sucks about finding your own placements. I would really have hoped the school would have helped out with it.