Jane464652
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Has anyone heard back yet? It's two weeks since they told me within two weeks we should hear back.
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I have applied to the Jan 2020 Wilfrid Laurier 2 yr online MSW program. I was not aware at the time how competitive it was. I had been speaking with an advisor for over a year before applying and she made it seem like it wasn't that tough to get in :(. Unfortunately, I hear that there are terrible odds of getting in. I hadn't even completed my degree when I applied. After reading everyone else's educational/work/volunteer experience, I am sure I won't get in. Anyways, here is what I applied with:
-4 yr Major in Psychology with a minor in Women's Studies
-I have an 8.0 average and I'm not sure what that converts to on a 4.0 scale. I believe it is 3.7?
-5000+ hours working at a detox facility in the hospital
-6 months experience at a youth detention facility
-Current volunteer for CAS (Family and Children services) as a special friend.
-2 employment references from the detox unit
-2 educational referees (Dean of Psychology Dept and Indigenous Social Work Professor)
-Many of my electives were in Indigenous Social Work because I had been in the BSW program for a year before switching to psych.
P.s. I cannot move (family, husband, job etc) but does anyone have any suggestions for other online programs I can do. I am interested in MSW, counselling psychology ( or something that I can register as a psychotherapist) or BSW. Also, does anyone know if a person can be accredited as a registered anything with a Psych degree. Many of the positions I want to apply for as for a designation and registration with some sort of organization (counselor, rsw etc.
Thank you everyone and I wish you luck on your applications!! Let us know how it goes!
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2 hours ago, WMH.18 said:
It is! You?
Yes it is. I wasn't aware when I applied that this program had such limited spots. I doubt I will get in. I have a 3.7 average and I thought that was decent but I guess people are saying 4.0! I'm kind of bummed out about it. Do you have a backup plan if you don't get in to Laurier? I don't know of any other online SW degrees that will take psychology undergrad.
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The same thing happened to me but they said it won't affect us..phewf! Is this your first time applying to this program?
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1 hour ago, blueeyedblonde said:
The HBSW program at Lakehead is only about a year. You need a degree to apply, but it does not need to be in a field related to social work (I would know, my degree was far from being social service related and I was accepted into the program). They offer the program at their Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses.
Thanks a lot, that is very helpful! I will definitely look into that program.
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Just curious if anyone knows of BSW that can be completed in one year after having an undergrad in psych?
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Hello Everyone!
I have applied to the online 2 yr MSW at Laurier. I highly doubt that I will get in after I read about the odds 10/1. I was wondering if anyone knows whether Laurier waitlists people or rejects them or both?Good luck everyone!
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Congrats for getting on the waitlist! I wish I had the answer to your question but 20 ppl isn't much so fingers crossed for you!