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Hi all just wanted to give a bit of background on my timeline for the application process. 
I applied for the OYR program on 2/26/19 and my application was completed on 3/20/19. I received an email for a group interview on 03/25/19 and will be interviewing this week. I'm basically a ball of jumbled nerves but it is really awesome to hear about everyone's experiences. And I'll be sure to update if I hear anything back. Sending everyone positive vibes! 

They just emailed me this morning inviting me for an interview!

Just committed to Pitt! Very excited.

I received my acceptance earlier today as well for the 2yr clinical track!! I interviewed last Wednesday. So excited! I’m still waiting on Columbia, but unless they give me a pretty hefty financial aid package, it’ll be a no brainer to go for Hunter! 

I received an acceptance letter today for the 2-year clinical track. I interviewed about 2 weeks ago. Can't wait to start!

I just received admissions to UMICH!!
Does anyone know what scholarships typically look like for low income students? Or just any info in terms of average amount of scholarships received? 
 
 
 

For those who have been accepted to Hunter for Fall 2019 and are planning on going--I'd love to connect, especially if any of you are from the city too! And if you know of any social media groups for admitted students, please do share--it'd be great to get to know others in my class  (disclaimer: I haven't officially submitted my deposit, but unless I get a new fin aid package from the school I'm considering, I'll be going to Hunter!!)
And for those who are still waiting to hear back or have interviews scheduled--good luck!!

Hi again! 
I had my interview this morning and wanted to share in case anyone here still has an upcoming one scheduled. There were 8 others in the room and we started exactly on time. The interviewer was very nice and understood a lot of us were nervous and really tried to put us at ease, she said If you were interviewing you were more than half way to an acceptance, and this was a way of putting a face to your application. I would say to prep, think about your volunteer/work experiences and how that is shaping your goals, why hunter? and be prepared for follow up questions about your experiences such as how you dealt with certain things or what you’ve learned about yourself, etc. We then had a scenario that was a bit tricky that we discussed as a group while she listened, followed by the writing piece. I found the writing to be the most intense (even the interviewer said she thinks they should pick a different article) because it you have 25 minutes to read and respond to the article and it was a 3 paged article with small font, and the content was a little dense, by the time I had read and highlighted a few things I only had about 10 minutes. But all in all I think it went well. I would say take your time and think about your responses, and relax and think of it as more of a discussion like you would have in class, and try to be genuine as opposed to what you think they want to hear. Also make sure you’re answering the actual question asked! A lot of people didn’t and got side tracked and carried away talking about specific situations at work that were not relevant, and of course stay away from personal experiences, as they remind you. 
Hope that was helpful to anyone else ( if there even is anyone else) who still needs to interview. Best of luck!

Also, if either of you have questions about Pittsburgh, I live here already so I'll do my best to answer them! Either here or by PM would be fine.

I am also definitely nervous about moving to another state, especially by myself (and my cat). Where are you coming from and what other schools are you considering? I’m from NYC and it’s between Hunter and Pitt. Michigan would’ve been amazing but it’s too damn expensive!
I didn’t really visit the school honestly. I was more in town to check out the city, and I did enjoy my time there, in terms of things to do and places to eat. I’m Asian so I was also seeing things from a minority perspective. The city isn’t as diverse as I’d like, but nowhere will really be like NYC! I had a brief meeting with Philip Mack and the meeting was ok. I didn’t really learn much. I would’ve wanted to sit in on a class or speak with a student, but I didn’t have time. I was planning to attend the Welcome weekend in 2 weeks but I couldn’t take time off from work ?.
I didn’t realize their rankings dropped! I’d also like to know why... I’m interested in integrated healthcare and I think Pittsburgg in general is a good place for healthcare.
Hope your visit goes well—I’d love to hear what you think afterwards!

My decision was just posted online!!! I got in!!!!!!!

Just wanted to revive this thread—anyone else accepted into Pitts and considering going? Or anyone who’s put down their deposit? I had a chance to visit Pittsburgh recently and now it’s back on the table (decision making is incredibly stresssful and hard!!) and it’d be great to hear from others who are considering accepting Pitts and why.

For those who have been accepted to Hunter for Fall 2019 and are planning on going--I'd love to connect, especially if any of you are from the city too! And if you know of any social media groups for admitted students, please do share--it'd be great to get to know others in my class  (disclaimer: I haven't officially submitted my deposit, but unless I get a new fin aid package from the school I'm considering, I'll be going to Hunter!!)
And for those who are still waiting to hear back or have interviews scheduled--good luck!!

Can it be Monday already? ?

Interviews are always so nerve wracking! At least you’ll be able to find out soon—good luck!!

Interviews are always so nerve wracking! At least you’ll be able to find out soon—good luck!!

Just heard back from Minnesota- accepted! Yay! 

In my acceptance letter, I have the deadline of 3/31.

In my acceptance letter, I have the deadline of 3/31.

I emailed them about when we’ll receive that info, so I’ll keep you posted if they respond (though I submitted my fafsa in December, so I should hear back sooner) !

Congrats!!! Hopefully you’ll be able to secure more funding!

Hi! I’m 4 years out of undergrad (majored in psych and sociology) and am currently working at a policy research firm, so not super relevant to direct service work. But I’ve done a lot of volunteering and have been interested in going back for medical social work for awhile. I applied to a bunch of other schools in addition to Hunter (UMich, Boston, Pittsburgh, SUNY Albany). And am still waiting to hear back from most of them. I was accepted to UM but it’s pretty pricy so I’m not sure if I can afford to go. Hunter is the most affordable option, so it’d be great to get in, but I also don’t know if I want to remain in the city haha.... wishing you the best of luck and hoping your last semester is going well!!

Got my acceptance at 7:40pm with a scholarship attached! But BU is still so expensive I’ll have to see if i can make it work

I just got my acceptance email at 6:25pm EST!! 

I just got my acceptance letter via email as well!