Casper13

I'm sorry that sucks . I know the feeling. I applied four years ago to U of T (a year after my undergrad) and didn't get in. When I applied the first time I also had very little experience in the field (worked occasionally as a respite worker, and volunteered at a residential program for at-risk youth). I did my undergrad at UBC in psychology. And had an 80% average in my last year. Since getting rejected I have worked 2 years at a youth detox as a youth worker. I am currently working as a youth outreach worker (fulltime) and at a safe house for Aboriginal youth (casually). I also took a year off to travel. At the time of my application I had about 5500 hours of social services experience. I have heard that in order to be accepted into an MSW program at U of T (and probably most MSW programs) they want you to have considerable experience doing similar work to social work already...or else they recommend you to do your BSW first. This is why very few people get in right after their undergrad. If you are having trouble finding paid work experience in the field I have heard volunteering at a crisis line looks very good on an application. After gaining crisis line experience you should be able to find paid relevant work as well. Also, most MSW programs in Canada value work experience working with marginalized groups. Additionally, I took a social work class at UBC after my undergrad to show my interest and demonstrate I could achieve a good grade in a university level social work class. You can also take workshops or obtain certificates such as ASIST suicide training or Trauma Informed training to boost your resume and experience. Not sure how or if this impacted me getting accepted this time but it can't hurt. Best of luck to you

I feel the same way... I emailed angela from admissions asking this same question and she confirmed that the invited registration status on accorn means an offer of admission. Saying An INVITE status does mean an offer of admission. Congratulations! Official offer packages are being mailed out today, and will outline any conditions of admission. I'm STILL some how skeptical. I need the official letter in my hands to believe it haha

Thanks for your response. I emailed Angela and she confirmed an invite status on acorn means an offer of admission and that they are sending out admission packages in the mail today. This is my second time applying to the two-year MSW at U of T... for those of you who don't get in this year don't give up ! Sending everyone good vibes.

Does invited on acorn for u of t for sure mean you are accepted ? I feel nervous about celebrating only to find out I actually didn't lol :/

Two year . I know a few people on here have already heard back.

My last name starts with W ? Anyone else at the end of the alphabet ? Still hopeful. :/

Hey I was wondering if anyone else also has yet to hear back from the two year msw program at University of Calgary. Still waiting . Thanks !