LivtheLeo
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On 2/7/2020 at 1:17 PM, Courtneyy said:
Hey everyone! I wanted to list the MSW programs I applied to as well as my general academic background to see the liklihood of getting accepted.
Schools I applied to ( schools with *** is my top choices):
1. Hunter College
2.Lehman College***
3. College of Staten Island***
4. Kean University***
5. Stony Brook
Academic Background:
Overall GPA (graduate in may 2020): 2.9
Psych major: 2.995
Sociology minor: 3.2
3 years of internship experience: 1 year as an RA at my current campuses dorm, one year experience interning at a high school working with at-risk students, currently working as a Peer mentor for a program on my campus where I work with college students and help them get adjusted to college life.
Do you guys feel that my experiences, personal statement, and recommendations can help me still get accepted into these schools even if my GPA is not as competitive??
Yes! I do believe you should be fine being admitted to the programs of your choice. Granted, I do not know the requirements for each of your schools but I had a relatively similar stats and I have been admitted. I would say MSW programs are not as rigorous when it comes to GPA requirements but you definitely need to offset it with experience or anything to counteract the lower GPA. Thankfully you have some experience working in a mental health/counseling area if that is something you are trying to pursue.
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Hi Everyone!
I created this topic to just introduce anyone who is accepted their admission to UIC, contemplating on accepting admission, or pending acceptance! Ask away and I hope to meet some of you all starting Fall 2020!
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Hi Everyone!
I have been stalking this forum ever since I applied and even talked in here a couple of times! I just wanted to drop in and say hey and let everyone know what was going on!
I am from Florida and I am relocating to Chicago as I accepted to go to UIC. I literally applied on Dec 1st but my app was not finalized until the 2nd as I was waiting on my last LOR to come back. I was so overwhelmed because it was past the deadline date to submit but I called and they stated they extended the deadline. *whew* I got my notification via email on Dec 24th stating I was admitted! Literally best Christmas present ever. :)))) I have not received any scholarship info yet and I called the college and they stated they will not award till March. I have already been speaking with my field placement adviser to set up my internship for the 1st year.
I am super stoked bc literally I intended to apply to three other universities (UChicago, Howard Uni & FSU) but I decided not to because I got into UIC.
Let me know if you all have any questions and congrats to everyone getting into their universities so far!
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Which schools do you feel as though you will gain the most experience/insight into the field and why? I am currently applying to a couple of universities and this forum has really helped me out with gaining an interpretation of how each program is similar and different. I.E. One of the schools I am applying to is definitely more social advocacy and theory based but I want to learn more about counseling and etc.
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On 11/4/2019 at 9:50 PM, The Finance Girl said:
Hello All!
I am currently in the application process for MSW programs for Fall 2020. I applied to 7 schools and have heard back from 2 so far! I created this post to discuss the application process, decision, stats and any insight anyone can share. How is everyone else's applications going?
Schools I'm applying to:
George Mason University - Applied 10/01/2019 - Accepted
University of Maryland - Applied 10/04/19
Rutgers University - Applied 11/3/19
Boston College - Applied 10/29/2019
Boston University
University of Illinois - Chicago - Applied 10/01/19 - Accepted
University of Chicago
University of Texas - Austin - Applied 10/23/2019
When do you receive the notification about receiving an acceptance towards UIC? I literally just submitted mind and I am anxiously awaiting for a response already.
MSW Applications Fall 2020
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I know I am terribly late but I am pursuing the Children's and Family Route. I was originally interested in the School specialization but I spoke with my field adviser and she further explained it which made me realize I want to go the children's and family specialization.