Erin32796

I scanned the slip attached to the letter and e-mailed it as an attachment, but I also wrote in the e-mail that I would like to remain on the waitlist.

This is so crazy to see! The outlooks in Ontario are good for social work, 3 stars according to the job bank. That is very bizarre that universities wouldn't consider the employment outlook for Social Work positions in determining how many spots they can accommodate for Social Work programming. If growth is needed in the sector, universities should want to accept as many qualified candidates as possible, but I guess that will remain a fantasy lol. I am just trying to cling on to cautious hope that I make it off the waitlist, and that others who have been waitlisted have that chance too. I guess we probably won't find out until around May or June though, so all of us waitlisters will need to continue crossing those fingers

I hope I get off too! I haven't presented at conferences yet because I am still in the process of finishing up my thesis. But I do plan to do so if that is an opportunity. I just want to finish writing the thing!

To be honest, I find it quite annoying and really ridiculous to only accept so few students. U of T can handle taking on more students for this program, and it is very clear by this forum that so many of us are qualified and missed out by the slightest little thing. My only theory is that U of T wants to maintain their status of exclusivity and opulence.

If it's something you really want to do don't give up!

Thank you! And if you decide to apply again I hope you make it in too.

That's an interesting perspective. It is quite hard to be objective in this type of process. Although I must say my area of interest is in Children and Families.

For those who get waitlisted from U of T, is it simply because there aren't enough spots, or is there something we are missing that the accepted applicants had? I am noticing a couple people getting accepted right out of their undergrad with similar qualifications to mine, yet I was waitlisted. I am hoping some people reject their offers so I have a chance of getting in this year, but it is kind of disheartening to see people who are almost of equal qualifications to you getting accepted. Makes me wonder what exactly U of T is looking for.

Your qualifications sound very similar to mine. I was waitlisted but I have a lot of experience as a research and project assistant and I am also completing a thesis which has a direct relation to social work. I am also just finishing my undergrad. Hoping I get off the waitlist this year!

I really do appreciate your support and encouragement @cat_not_kitty and I will maintain hope that I will get off the waitlist, but I will definitely take your advice regarding gaining more work experience within the field. I think it is important to add more hours to my resume as it seems like this may be one of the reasons I was not accepted right off the bat. I will look into some positions that are more permanent, as the ones that I have already applied to are temporary summer positions, which are great, but as it says, temporary. Truthfully I would rather not have to take more schooling, but if I do decide to go that route, I plan to find a program with a field work practicum/placement so I can gain experience that way. When I applied for the MSW, my thesis wasn't as solidified as it is now, and I have garnered amazing results with the focus group I conducted with social workers. As such, I will have more to discuss on next year's application as it pertains to the results of my thesis, if I don't get taken off the waitlist this year. Thanks for recommending all of these organizations too, I definitely have a lot of research to do. You have been so amazing with everyone on this forum, and you have definitely made me feel even more confident in my abilities. You are going to make an exceptional social worker, and I am very happy to hear you got accepted! Maybe we will cross paths in September, if I get off the waitlist, or next year in Fall 2019. We're going out for dinner on Easter Sunday, so I am ready to have a delicious medium rare steak to celebrate 22 years

I worked at Durham Children's Aid for a couple summers but as a camp coordinator, so while in the field, I wasnt actually gaining as much experience working directly with children and youth. I have applied to be a victim services aide and youth probation assistant but that's again not quite related. So I think I am going to take a look and see if any jobs allow BA students who dont necessarily have an academic background in social work. As for programs, I was doing some quick googling and many of the programs are showing as still being open for Durham College in ADMH and other colleges in SSW. I will keep doing some research but it seems like there is still hope for applying to other programs. Maybe we will end up classmates if we choose the same program haha.

Thanks for this information! It was very thorough, and I will definitely look into some post grad programs and employment that is related to social work, but without necessarily needing social work qualifications, since my BA is in Criminology (specialized in Youth, Crime, and Justice) with a minor in Forensic Psych. I do have a lot of research experience and I am in the process of completing a thesis in perceptions and treatment of children and youth in care, and I have an A+ in stats so I think where I must be lacking is academic and work experience that is more closely related to social work. Problem is I need to take some college courses like an SSW program in order to be qualified for a job within this field. Otherwise, for someone wanting to shift and broaden their career path from criminology to social work, it is quite difficult. I guess I have some research to do on these college programs!

Thanks, I appreciate your encouragement. I will look into the ADMH program. Not sure if it is too late to apply. I am just a bit down right now, but I am definitely happy I got waitlisted at the very least...hopefully they call me to invite me but if not, I can build my experience for next year. If anyone else has any online or college programs they know of related to social work/youth work that would be greatly appreciated.

U of T was the only MSW program I was interested in. So I have applied for various summer jobs related in the criminology/social work fields as I am just finishing up my BA in Criminology. I guess I will have to see about some other programs I can take to enhance my experience in youth work or social work to make me more competitive for next year, if I dont get taken off the waitlist. Anyone know any online based courses I can take for social work. I have been hearing a lot about Renison...is that strictly online? Maybe I will look to some colleges too and see what they offer. Good luck to you though, hopefully you get accepted, or at the very least waitlisted. ?

Yeah I live in Toronto so thats probably why it came quick. The only thing they said is almost 800 applied and only 130 spots were available. They claim the waitlist is not ranked, and as such they can't disclose any particulars about it. I am glad it isn't a rejection but I cant imagine a lot of people would reject an offer from U of T, so it seems my chances are slim for getting off the waitlist. I appreciate your congratulations though, I was just hoping for an acceptance.