SWMommy

Yep it was Miljana. I get the feeling sad thing. This is soooo hard! And it’s my second time applying. Can’t go through it again! Ugh

Yep, that’s basically what she said. Long decision process...Going to have it sorted out after Easter. Said she will call everyone either way next week. I doubt if they called everyone though because she really didn’t have much to say. No real updates

I don’t think it means bad news at all! They probably just can’t get to everyone who applied. Hang in there. We will all know in a few days ?

Hi Everyone! Did anyone else receive a call from the Laurier’s part time program admissions department today? I got a call around one. She said she would call with the decision on Monday, Tuesday latest. Not sure about the full time program though.

Hi there! I applied to both and I received an email on Friday asking me which program I would prefer. I replied that I would prefer the full time but would love to attend either. My average is 93% but my experience is not as good. I have been a stay at home mom for 3 years while I upgraded my undergrad marks at Laurier. I have an SSW diploma and after this I worked part time on a First Nations reserve for 1.5 years, FT a youth custody facility for 2 years and a group home part time for one year. Haven’t worked in the field since 2015! Constantly refreshing this and my email! Haha. Sooo nerve wracking. Although it sounds like it will be awhile longer. Wishing you luck!! What are your grades/ experience?

2 year ?

Thank you!! Wishing you luck as well! I can relate to this so much. You’re right that it is definitely important to remain positive. The anxiety is horrible. Last year I applied to U it T, York, Western, and Laurier. The only one that gave me feedback with my rejection was U of T. They said that I did not have enough 3rd and 4th year classes so I took more this past year. Didn’t apply there this year though. Only Western and Laurier. Western rejected me at the end of Feb saying that I didn’t not score high enough on the experience/references/letter of intent portion of my application. Bit of a bummer but I live pretty far from London so it would have been a stretch. I would have made the commute though! Haha. Honestly your marks and experience sound like you’re a shoe-in! Your experience is really impressive and I believe a high B is all you need for Laurier!! Did you apply anywhere else?? I have also re-read all of my statements anxiously. I think it’s normal to second guess yourself. Just try and be confident in what you wrote which is easier said than done. I also didn’t include anything too personal in mine. I have actually only applied once before. This is my second time. I was a little less anxious this time around because I was accepted to another Masters program in early Feb so I have a plan in place unlike last year. I totally get what you’re saying about not being able to picture a rejection mentally. It was tough last year but I got through and it made me work even harder to improve myself this time around. You build it up so much in your head though! And it was hard to tell everyone in my life who knew I was applying that I was rejected. But everyone understood and it was fine in the end...it is such a competitive program I think it takes a lot of people more than one try. I do have a feeling you will get in though!! Hang in there ?

Thank you! Where did you apply? Wishing you all the best as well ?

I hope you’re right!! That is my gut feeling but don’t want to get my hopes up haha. I said I would prefer the FT program but would be honoured to attend either ?

Thanks for your response! I agree, it would be a cruel joke lol. I hope that you are right! I received my undergrad from Western in 2011 and then followed up with an SSW diploma. I was employed as a social service worker from 2012-2016. Worked on a First Nations reserve, a custody facility for female youth, and a group home. I dont have THAT many hours of experience though because I had two kids during that time so was at home as well :). I decided to go back to school and upgrade my undergraduate marks to try and get into an MSW program. My Western marks weren't terrible but not good enough. I think my average was about 74%. I have completed 9 courses at Laurier and my average is now at 93%. What about you (grades/experience)? I am sending you good vibes!! Having gone through this process twice I totally understand how hard the anticipation can be. Constantly refreshing my email haha.

Hi everyone! First time poster here. I applied to 4 MSW programs last year and was sadly unsuccessful. This year I applied to Laurier and Western. I was rejected from Western a few weeks ago. Here is my question: This year I applied to both the full and part time MSW programs at Laurier. I just received an email this afternoon asking me which is my preferred choice (FT or PT). I am unsure if this is good or bad news. Has anyone else received this email? I have received acceptances to other graduate programs but Social Work has always been my dream. Thank you in advance for your responses. Wishing you all the best during the process. You all seem like you will be wonderful Social Workers.