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The only thing I can think of from what I've heard so far is that maybe it's a little less hands-on? That's way more important in clinical than macro. For example some schools have a regular seminar course that accompanies practicum to discuss fieldwork, conference cases, etc-- like additional group supervision with a professor. UW doesn't seem to have that-- or rather they do but it's not very frequent. That might be changing with the changes to the curriculum but I'm not sure.... Also-- I see you got in to Michigan as well! I was also accepted there so now that's in the running too. Can I ask why you decided not to go there? (Assuming since you said you're choosing btwn UW and BU). What's your impression of the UMich program?

Thank you for the input! That's a little surprising since it seems like so many people are in the clinical track there. Do you know why/ Why not private practice in particular? Do people not get enough clinical training to be versatile and independent? And/or something else? I'm not aiming for private practice, but it would be good to have as an option some time in the future. Apparently they are currently changing the clinical concentration which should give students more options so wonder if that will change... I would love to work/ live in Seattle, but the program has to be right!

Thanks very much! It does seem like an awesome place. This choice is hard!

A big congrats to you too!! And thanks so much for the insights. CH sounds like a lovely place to live. Maybe a shift after living in big cities most of my life, but it sounds like a cool change of pace-- especially the affordability! I've never owned a car so glad to hear its manageable without one. I'm still waiting to hear about funding so trying to choose based on multiple factors. I imagine there are a few tensions, from what I understand its a bit of a "blue dot in a red state...." How does it compare overall to Austin? I applied there too ? Thanks again!

Hey anyone, if UMich is your top choice for your MSW, would you mind sharing why? I just got my admissions notification and am trying to decide between it and several other schools. I'd especially love to hear from anyone in the clinical track. Also, anyone have thoughts on the MicroMasters track? (in which if you have several years of experience in the field already, you take some of the foundations courses in an online condensed form, and complete the MSW in 16 months). Thanks and good luck!

Good luck to you too! ?

UPDATED since I can't edut--- What about U Michigan? Just got an acceptance there as well!

I've been accepted to these two for a Masters in Social Work! Still waiting to hear from a few other schools but have to decide soon. I plan to do the Direct Practice/ Clinical concentration. Does anyone have insights on either of these universities overall? Especially their School of Social Work, or if not that, related departments (eg. public health, nursing, international development, public affairs, etc)? OR thoughts about working / living in either location? How do people make their decisions? My overall priorities: support from faculty, peers & administration, hands-on practical learning, and opportunities to be involved in research. I probably won't be able to visit either school before deciding. Will have to relocate either way. Both have similar rankings. They will cost around the same (although cost of living in Seattle is higher). Both have similar courses of study as far as I can tell. UW is on a trimester system whereas UNC is semesters (but some classes are half semester intensives). In case it makes any difference I've already been working in the field for over 10 years on an organisational/ program development level. Not just out of undergrad. Any thoughts at all are greatly appreciated!!

I got the email about loans from Office of FinAid, but nothing yet about departmental scholarships.

Thank you for the insight! Seems like a majority of students are in the Clinical concentration so that's a bit surprising. Do you have a sense of why? Eg. if someone was specifically looking at private clinical practice they would not be sufficiently well-prepared? (I'm not planning to do that, but would want to at least have the option in the future...) Did people like your co-worker have a disappointing experience working with clinical SWs from UW? Starting this year they are changing the clinical concentration a bit to give students more flexibility/ knowledge integration, so I wonder if that will change... It's good to hear that it's well- regarded overall, but as much as I'd like to live/work in Seattle the program has to be right!

Regarding scholarship notifications--- just in case it puts anyone's mind at ease-- they clarified that they will notify us by email either way, including if we were not approved for scholarship funding, just so you don't have to wonder. And they're now saying early April at latest (so I'm guessing next week).

I cant make any of the welcome events, but if anyone who attends would mind reporting back how they were I would be so grateful!

I'm afraid I don't have concrete answers for you, without knowing your priorities. I think Seattle is a better place to live.... but 30k in finaid is great! I wanted to follow this thread because I'm trying to decide between UW and other school(s) as well. What is your overall impression so far of UW in terms of things like faculty advisory support, and curriculum options? Are you going for clinical or macro?

Hi, may I ask what happened? I have the same thing now....! Thanks!

I'm so sorry about your uncle and the experiences you had to go through! I'm sure your experience will help you to be an empathetic and knowledgeable Pediatric Oncology Social Worker-- what a great way to sublimate something so hard into making a positive change for others. All the best!