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Yes that is exactly what i did. I had the exact same question yesterday lol 

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.

I was shy to express same idea

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.

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.

Social Work is definitely my dream job and it would be great to get my degree in UofT. I gust first I have to figure out what they want from me hehe My last year application was pretty weak - simple "essays" and minimum of work/volunteer experience; but I got waitlisted! This year I put so much effort and gaind enough experience... and got rejected. Mystery
Thanks for your kind words tho!

For those of you that were waitlisted for U of T. I have some information about the waitlist. I called Terry today asking about how decisions are made about the waitlist.
First, he informed me that the waitlist is not ranked because once a spot opens up, all the applications on the waitlist are reviewed again. This is because some people are still completing their degree and may update their GPA/ send in another transcript. He could not tell me how many people are on the waitlist because the admissions committee did not provide that information. Also, there is a good chance that nobody will get off the waitlist until early June. The government made a new law stating that no school can ask for a deposit before the first week of June because many people are still waiting for other acceptances from other schools. 
I asked about the acceptance for the advanced standing program and he said that it is much higher than the two-year MSW. This year, they accepted 80 or 90 people out of 350 for the Advanced Standing Program. They accepted 130 out of 800 for the 2-year MSW. 
He told me that year someone started completing a 1-year BSW and got off the waitlist in August. This person was given the option of accepting the 2-year MSW or applying again for Advanced Standing once they complete their BSW. He told me that this applicant had decided to accept the admission to the 2-year MSW. 
I hope this is helpful for some people!

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

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.

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  

Hi everyone,
I have been accepted to the 2-year MSW program at the University of Toronto (so far I have only been notified via ACORN). Good news - I will NOT be accepting this offer - so someone on the waitlist will get my place! I applied last year for this program, and was waitlisted (and ultimately rejected). So, I know how it feels! I got a better offer (for what I want to do). I'll be doing my Masters of Counselling/Psychotherapy at OISE/University of Toronto.
Good luck to everyone! Be hopeful and always try again if it doesn't work out 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  

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 emailed me. MSW decisions were sent out today by snail mail.
cross your fingers and toes. Pray to whatever higher power you believe in and think happy thoughts

I hope so too!! Good luck!

Hoping U of T sends out some more acceptances today  

Yeah today is my birthday! Thank you for the kind words. It was a mixture of stress and excitement for everyone! I have survived today, so I will keep pushing and hoping for an acceptance in the days to come.

@SW Sevante Thanks!! I am trying to maintain hope! I feel confident that I am a good candidate. 4.21 GPA out of 4.3, I almost have my BA in Criminology with a specialization in youth, crime, and violence. I am also doing a minor in forensic psych. I dont have a lot of work experience specifically in the field because I am so young, only 22, but I have worked as a project assistant for a PhD student and I have worked as a camp coordinator for Durham Children's Aid Society for 2 years. My thesis also revolves around perceptions and treatment of children and youth in care, which is widening the scope of research surrounding this population. I am proud of these achievements, and I hope I get in. Everyone who has been accepted so far has had such a breadth of academic and work experience it is like the Olympics of Social Work in this forum! Lol. Im just going to keep crossing those fingers, toes, and butt cheeks for an answer soon. ?

@SW Sevante Thanks!! I am trying to maintain hope! I feel confident that I am a good candidate. 4.21 GPA out of 4.3, I almost have my BA in Criminology with a specialization in youth, crime, and violence. I am also doing a minor in forensic psych. I dont have a lot of work experience specifically in the field because I am so young, only 22, but I have worked as a project assistant for a PhD student and I have worked as a camp coordinator for Durham Children's Aid Society for 2 years. My thesis also revolves around perceptions and treatment of children and youth in care, which is widening the scope of research surrounding this population. I am proud of these achievements, and I hope I get in. Everyone who has been accepted so far has had such a breadth of academic and work experience it is like the Olympics of Social Work in this forum! Lol. Im just going to keep crossing those fingers, toes, and butt cheeks for an answer soon. ?

I hope so too!! Thanks! I have quelled my nerves in some chocolate cake!

Carleton was actually my first choice but I got waitlisted there back in February. I'm not sure when I'll find out if I've made it off since they're on strike and it doesn't look like it's ending soon but I am ecstatic about getting anywhere! It's my dream

Lets hope we both get in! Then we can be study buddies lol.

Keep squeezing those butt cheeks guys!

Keep squeezing those butt cheeks guys!

I was really hoping to hear back from U of T this week for the 2-year program. So disappointed, but hoping we start to hear something from them next week. 
For me it is an all or nothing decision because that is the only school I applied to. It was the only one that allows me to specialize in children and families in my second year. Wasn't too interested in the York curriculum as it seemed more comprehensive from what I researched, and I really want to focus on youth in particular. I really hope I get in, I feel like I am qualified but then again there are so many applicants! It is very intimidating. Hope to hear back soon so I know whether I'm going to school or whether I need to find a permanent job lol. Lets hope it is school! ?