Hi all! I am currently in a PhD program in history of medicine, and because of some experiences in academia and changes in my goals I have decided to leave my PhD to pursue clinical work instead. It's something I had been thinking about for a few years, and am finally going for it.
I applied to Hunter's spring start accelerated program and was rejected. My letters of recommendation were late, however (frustrating), and I kind of applied knowing NOTHING about what MSW programs are looking for, just to get an application in, so I am wondering if it is worth it to apply again for the fall semester? I will also be applying to a number of others programs, but was wondering if reapplying to Hunter is worth it or typical having received one rejection.
I also have a question regarding statements of purpose. In my PhD program, social justice-type work was really discouraged (odd, I know, but partly why I am leaving). I think I may have censored myself a bit regarding my activist/organizing work because of the fear that it would not be well-received. Is political organizing something that one should leave out of an application or is this something that might be look at positively?
Any advice or thoughts would be super appreciated!!