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Thanks SW Sevante for the reply and important info! I did not know that everyone working in social services/ mental health will need a professional designation in two years. That is big news and will significantly impact my decision. I think the post degree BSW results will be released from early to mid June. From what I heard they accept around 25 people for the post degree intake (source: http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php/getting-into-social-work-53057.html). I feel okay about my first two answers but sort of ran out of time for the last one and had to rush it. I found it difficult also. Best of luck to you and hope you get accepted !

Hi Everyone, I am new to this forum and this is my first time posting. Congrats to everyone who has received their acceptances! I haven't heard anything from U of T yet on acorn and am still awaiting the Laurier results but I don't think I will be accepted because of my experience. I do have volunteer experience in human services but do not have direct work experience in the social work field. I was wondering, which would be better to take; a Concurrent Disorders graduate certificate or a Social Service Worker intensive diploma ? I know most Social Service Worker programs have two work placements and allow for registration as a Registered Social Service Worker after graduation. The Concurrent Disorders program I am looking at (at Mohawk college) only has one 200 hour work placement and does not give any professional accreditation after graduation (one could register to become a member of the CCACF, however it appears like they would not be qualified for a Canadian Certified Addiction Counselor designation). It does however teach about counselling, mental health, addictions, and related interventions. Also, did anyone apply to the BSW post-degree at McMaster? I applied to it and wrote their admissions test. I was wondering what other people's experiences were in the McMaster process and how competitive it was to get in (i.e. SWAT scoring). Thanks for the assistance!