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Thank you!! I'm indescribably relieved.

Thank you! I actually managed to speak to my professor in-person and it seems my email just got lost in the shuffle. Idk how she missed the phone call, but I guess maybe she just doesn't check her messages that often? Idk. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. She apologized and didn't seem mad or anything, and told me to remind her as many times as necessary. I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't DRIVEN TO NEW YORK, but all's well that ends well, I suppose? Is that premature? I don't care, actually, I'm still relishing in the thrill of accomplishing what I set out to do/not dying on the Pennsylvania turnpike.
I am actually just applying to Pitt this year - I applied to the other schools last year. Sorry for the confusion! As for your application, are you saying you have four recommendations total for Columbia? I would definitely go ahead and submit it either way, anything you can do to expedite the process at Columbia is a good idea. I don't know if their admissions process will be as much of a disaster this year as it was last year, but better safe than sorry.

Hey! Just wanted to say that I totally get where you're coming from, waiting for letter of recommendations is the worst feeling! The way you describe her I don't believe your thesis adviser would be upset with you trying to get into contact, so definitely give them a call just to ask if she is doing okay and if she is available to speak.
If she has happened to drop the ball, I don't think it's too late at all to ask someone else if you have someone in mind. Most professors/supervisors understand that things happen and sometimes need a backup letter of recommendation. You still have a couple of weeks, and typically most professors don't ask for more than two weeks-a month depending how busy they are. As long as you explain the situation and apologize for not giving them more time, I'm pretty sure they would be happy to do it. Hopefully this helps, if you ever need to freak out feel free to PM me!

Hey! Just wanted to say that I totally get where you're coming from, waiting for letter of recommendations is the worst feeling! The way you describe her I don't believe your thesis adviser would be upset with you trying to get into contact, so definitely give them a call just to ask if she is doing okay and if she is available to speak.
If she has happened to drop the ball, I don't think it's too late at all to ask someone else if you have someone in mind. Most professors/supervisors understand that things happen and sometimes need a backup letter of recommendation. You still have a couple of weeks, and typically most professors don't ask for more than two weeks-a month depending how busy they are. As long as you explain the situation and apologize for not giving them more time, I'm pretty sure they would be happy to do it. Hopefully this helps, if you ever need to freak out feel free to PM me!

Hi y'all
I've been trolling these forums for weeks now and figured I might as well start this thread for everyone applying to Social Work.
I'm personally going for Columbia, NYU, OSU and UMich!

I submitted mine 10/26, no idea when I'm hearing back though. I heard last year was an utter fiasco

I'm applying for UVM, BC, Salem State, UPenn. My wife and I want to stay in the northeast. 
What area of social work is everyone interested in?

Hi! I am currently applying to Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin-Madison, OSU, FSU, UGA, UTK, UNC, and South Carolina (I know quite a bit). Best of luck!

Good Luck! I officially decided on my schools as well, University of Texas - Austin, Louisville, University of Nevada - Reno, and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Pretty nervous though, I don't know what to expect. My biggest fear is not getting in anywhere. :/

Hello jumping in! I am also applying for the same focus. Just waiting on letters of rec before submitting mine. Super nervous about all this :/

Hello jumping in! I am also applying for the same focus. Just waiting on letters of rec before submitting mine. Super nervous about all this :/