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    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    On 2/13/2020 at 12:09 PM, SWColumbia said:

    So there is a link that the FASFA team provided me, it is connected to your application.

     

     

    Step 1:

    Email : cssw-admit@columbia.edu  asking how you can submit a scholarship reconsideration form. I believe this is only likely to work if you have competing offers from other schools. 

     

    Step 2:

     

    They provide you with a link to submit your appeal.

     

    Step 3:

    Answer this question: "Please provide a detailed explanation for requesting increased financial assistance"

    Break down the amount you were offered from CU, how much excess you will need to take out in loans for tuition, books, cost of living, and any other related expense you have to cover while in grad school. If you are quitting a full time job, explain how you will lose your income and how you are planning to pay for the program and what you need help with. Explain any competing offers, and how you want to attend this program but would need "xxx" amount to finalize your decision. Be specific and honest on how much you are looking for if you know the amount it will take for you to commit to the program.

     

    ***Lastly I do not encourage submitting an appeal unless you are seriously considering attending the program, as this could effect other serious candidates from losing out on scholarship aid, there are others still waiting to hear back on their admissions decision.****

     

    The process does take 1-2 weeks.

     

    Step 4:

     

    Attach your competing scholarship offer.

     

    @basw

    @simonsays

     

    @amb22

    @ZoeD

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Mrobocop said:

    Hello all, been monitoring this forum for a bit but haven’t really seen much about the schools I applied to.

    i applied to Case Western, Temple University, Rutgers and Nazareth on 12/12. I was accepted to case about 2 weeks ago and temple a week ago, but I haven’t received my scholarship/aid package from Temple yet and I’m really anxious to receive it. Still nothing from the other two.

    Anyone else waiting to hear back from these schools? 

    I applied to Rutgers back in early November and did hear back early Dec, for the two year traditional program. I recently declined my attendance there (last week), as I’m now confirmed at CU. 
     

    But hope you hear back soon!

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by SWColumbia

    19 hours ago, SMLDC said:

    I'd welcome any takes on the below scholarship awards and whether it's worth contacting the schools to get an increased award. The below amounts are assuming the same amount of scholarship funding for the entirety of the program, not just annually.

    • UChicago: $50,000 (50% of $100K tuition, $50K leftover)
    • Pitt: $16,000 (24% of $66K tuition, $50K leftover)
    • UMich: $9,000 (9% of $74K tuition, $65K leftover)
    • Smith: $0 (0% of $71K tuition, $71K leftover)
    • Columbia: $24,000 (21% of $116K tuition, $92K leftover)

    I was planning to appeal UMich and Columbia since UChicago is a much more competitive offer than the other two. I'd initially been interested in Smith and still might appeal their scholarship decision, but the initial lack of financial support has left a bad taste in my mouth especially since I applied early decision. I reached out to Pitt, and they said scholarships were non-negotiable and referred me to fellowships (that are really only available to advanced-standing and second-year students).

    You could totally get more money from CU. So definitely appeal there. I’ve done it.

     

    Im not sure about Umich personally, as I didn’t try there, but seems like lots of people are saying they were able to be successful from it. 
     

    If UChicago is giving you the most, how come you don’t consider that program first? 
     

    I guess how important is the scholarship amount to determine what program you end up choosing?

     

    Also - even if smith didn’t offer anything initially, it’s worth trying if you have competing offers. I believe they would definitely give you a scholarship if they are seeing offers from all the other great schools. 

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    Posted

    25 minutes ago, madisonc7 said:

    Definitely. I guess I just want to make sure that I won't have to put in an unreasonable amount of work for what I want to do. Like NYU and Denver offer a study abroad in Mexico which is where my focus is for research, but UPenn doesn't. They do offer an individualized plan but like.. if that's going to take up so much of my time to even plan then is that worth it? Idk. I'm just nervous I'll sound so uninformed. 

     

    You could mention their Global Human Rights Certificate Program, and how it could provide a cross-cultural perspective on human right issues internationally. Also the courses within the program offered have focus on immigration, international social work in the global south, racism, etc.

     

    https://www.sp2.upenn.edu/academics/certificate-programs-specializations/msw/global-human-rights-certificate/

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by SWColumbia

    52 minutes ago, amb22 said:

    How do you guys go about negotiating for money? One school offered me a $40k scholarship and I’m trying to get CU to match that or at least give me something decent. Any advice? I have no idea how to go about this. Thanks guys!!!!

    So there is a link that the FASFA team provided me, it is connected to your application.

     

     

    Step 1:

    Email : cssw-admit@columbia.edu  asking how you can submit a scholarship reconsideration form. I believe this is only likely to work if you have competing offers from other schools. 

     

    Step 2:

     

    They provide you with a link to submit your appeal.

     

    Step 3:

    Answer this question: "Please provide a detailed explanation for requesting increased financial assistance"

    Break down the amount you were offered from CU, how much excess you will need to take out in loans for tuition, books, cost of living, and any other related expense you have to cover while in grad school. If you are quitting a full time job, explain how you will lose your income and how you are planning to pay for the program and what you need help with. Explain any competing offers, and how you want to attend this program but would need "xxx" amount to finalize your decision. Be specific and honest on how much you are looking for if you know the amount it will take for you to commit to the program.

     

    ***Lastly I do not encourage submitting an appeal unless you are seriously considering attending the program, as this could effect other serious candidates from losing out on scholarship aid, there are others still waiting to hear back on their admissions decision.****

     

    The process does take 1-2 weeks.

     

    Step 4:

     

    Attach your competing scholarship offer.

     

    @basw

    @simonsays

     

    @amb22

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by SWColumbia

    17 hours ago, SMLDC said:

    It's not, mainly because of cost (tuition + cost of living). I have always been drawn to the program itself though. If I miraculously get a generous scholarship package, maybe I'd reconsider it. If I were to end up at Columbia, there are some disciplines I'd like to explore like DBT and complicated grief. Also very interested in the Narrative Medicine program at Columbia, which I'd try to connect to if I were there.

    I filled out the scholarship reconsideration form at Columbia and received alottttttt more in awards for the entire program. If you have a competing offer - you should definitely do this at CU if that is the program you see yourself at!

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    2 hours ago, madisonc7 said:

    I am STILL waiting on CU. At this point I’ve written them off and have all but committed to Denver. That’s even with an interview with Penn on Thursday. Waiting has been such a blow to my self esteem that I found myself questioning grad school in general. 

    Just remember no response doesn’t mean bad news! I’ve found in my experience the school I got rejected to, I heard back immediately (before acceptances even went out). They may even have a different process for candidates that are still in UG, I’ve read somewhere that the spots are a lot more limited for those incoming students. But do not fret! Like someone else mentioned - people don’t post rejections, so it looks like everyone’s getting in, but very skewed. 
     

    I Think having positive vibes helps a lot! Especially when having your patience tested. But do not let grad programs determine your self worth, especially when it’s 1-2 people assessing your profile. You do not need an acceptance from a special program to validate you are valuable to social work. Anyone willing to choose to help people, is worthy. Plain and simple. You got this!

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    Posted

    1 hour ago, MSWSTRESS said:

    Did the email direct you to look on the portal or was it just in the body of the email? I refreshed my email and nothing?‍♀️

    The email straight to me - I didn’t even check the portal. I crossed it off a while ago, so I forgot about it haha. 

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    Posted

    For all of you guys going crazy about BU!

     

    I just heard back a few minutes ago via email - I was waitlisted. Haha interesting how I received a great scholarship to CU - but waitlisted at BU.

     

    Anywho just wanted to share my decision! Good luck to all of you still waiting for BU.

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Nai23 said:

    Hi everyone! I got waitlisted from CU and feeling a little bummed. Can anyone give insight on how likely or not it is to be offered a place off the waitlist? Also, as I submitted my app a while ago, I have since started a new job and also enrolled in an online program at UPenn which is related to social work. Should I send across this information for consideration, would it help? 

    They said I would hear back finally by April 19, but I am visiting NYC end of March, should I go meet them to discuss or would that be frowned upon? 

    Thank you for your inputs! 

    I think you still have a very good chance to get in if you got wait listed. Most people end up declining their spot at CU after reviewing tuition costs and a lot more open up. Could you ask what spot you are on the wait list? I am not sure that information would help at this point, unless you ask for a re-review - however not sure if they would or not. I have heard in the past those who have got wait listed and received a date by when they would hear back by are pretty high on the wait list and typically have got in. 

     

    As far as meeting them - You should call closer to your trip and see if you could schedule a visit with a contact, so at least you definitely could see the campus.

     

    Good Luck!!!! I am sure spots will open up!

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by Zayah

    16 hours ago, habitualniki said:

     

    Hi HannahJoy and Zayah, 

    That's actually not the whole story in regards to Ann Arbor. While it's true that Ann Arbor city proper is affluent and not very socioeconomically diverse, it borders Ypsilanti to the east, which is an incredible racially and socioeconomically diverse area. 30% of the residents in Ypsilanti live in poverty; 40% of those 18 and younger. The median family income is just shy of $36k. Ann Arbor is also only a 30 min drive east to Detroit, and just about everything off I-94 between Ypsilanti and Detroit is racially and socioeconomically diverse. Ann Arbor is a pocket of wealth, but it's closer to the exception in that area. Also, while Ann Arbor is reasonably populated, the city itself really isn't that big in terms of actual area, so you should expect to travel outside of Ann Arbor city proper for field placements, likely to places like Ypsilanti. 

    How do I know all of this? I'm from Ypsilanti and I lived in Ann Arbor for 5 years before moving to Chicago a decade ago. I'm starting the AM program at UChicago SSA starting in the fall. Just for some perspective, for the UChicago field placements, I'm expected to be able to travel anywhere within the entire 228 square miles of Chicago city proper plus 44 surrounding suburbs. Ann Arbor, by comparison, is only 28 square miles. Considering the nature of the work we hope to do as social workers, it seems unlikely that your field placements would stay within that 28 square miles when the true southeastern MI diversity is outside of it. 

    All of this is to say, don't discount UofM if you're into their program.

    Thanks :)

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    Posted

    2 hours ago, Mmgaf said:

    Same here—the grad loans are the same ones we can be approved for at any school though correct? They just chose to include it in their aid package where some schools only initially tell you scholarship amounts? 
     

    Unfortunately their scholarship was lower than what I’ve been offered at Penn so no bargaining chip for me ?

    Yes- those loans are universal across grad school. And in my case, if I am going to utilize them, might as well go to my dream school! Yes, other schools typically offer a scholarship amount separately from loans.

    Awe. Was Penn Generous, I haven't seen many post about their scholarships amount. Also, I kind of went into the mindset that I wouldn't get any scholarship funding for grad school, so anything offered is great!

    MSW Applications Fall 2020

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    Posted · Edited by Zayah
    typo.

    7 minutes ago, madisonc7 said:

    Are they having an admitted students day or anything?

    We received a link to find all that information and start our admissions process (field work, housing, email set up,etc). There is an entire long checklist. Orientation is: August 31 - September 4, 2020. However, I did not see a specific students admitted day.

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