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Less restriction, more room for exploration. That's quite helpful. Thank you!

Thank you! I do like the idea of visiting the campus and check out the vibe but my visa application was rejected last fall as apparently a single female may not be the most welcomed visitor QAQ I've talked with students from my country who went to Upenn and NYU and indeed NYU students are quite proud of their clinical emphasis. Sounds like you made your decision very wisely! Btw, I also notice there is no concentration in NYU's program. How do you view that?

Congrats! Same here. same specialization! I've been struggling with the decision for a while. Have you made your mind? Btw what do you think about the clinical practice of UCB? I could barely find much information and even the curriculum online doesn't show the elective...

congrats!!! and also a good way to secure the decision lol Wondering if I could ask for your opinion? I've been struggling with UCB, UPENN, and NYU. looking for clinical practice/mental health. I just asked UPENN and NYU for an extension of reply. Struggling with decision ah! Obviously, NYU has a strong clinical emphasis. expensive city. competitive environment. may not be the best place to live/survive (I guess you would vote for NYU as you choose it as well, right?) UPENN: nice interviewer, responsive admission team. more affordable city. UCB: most mysterious. it is said there hasn't been any admitted MSW student from my country for at least 5 years (honored and worried). I actually like California but is the program strong in clinical practice? I could barely find information as the online curriculum is not even complete (no elective information at all). Does the name "master of social welfare" indicate not clinical-friendly? I hope I am just paranoid. Among the three, the actual tuition payments would be similar after deducting the scholarships. Any idea would be great! Thank you.

Hi all, I am lucky to get MSW offers from UCB, UPENN and NYU. looking for clinical practice/mental health. actually, UPENN and NYU need me to reply by the end of today(I am applying for an extension. Let's see…) Obviously, NYU is strong in clinical concentration. expensive city. competitive environment. may not be the best place to survive UPENN: nice interviewer, responsive admission team. more affordable city. UCB: most mysterious. it is said there hasn't been any admitted MSW student from my country for at least 5 years (honored and worried). I actually like California but is the program strong in clinical practice? I could barely find information as the online curriculum is not even complete (no elective information at all). Does the name "master of social welfare" indicate non-clinical-friendly? I hope I am just paranoid. Among the three, the tuition payments would be similar after the tuitions deduct the scholarships. I may have to go blindly for UCB if I do miss the reply ddl of the other two. But if I could get some information from your intelligent brain in time, you may save me from making an unwise decision. Thank you!