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On 4/7/2021 at 7:17 PM, SWStudent2 said:

Hi! Yes they gave me 5k more but still was not enough to make it an affordable option for me. The person I spoke to was very nice and very honest and even shared why my competing offer/program might be a better fit for me. I would definitely recommend negotiating and submitting any and all documentation they ask for. I know other schools ask for competing offers from other schools so its surprising WashU does not ask for those! Good luck!!! 

Hi there. Thanks so much for that info! It was a bit surprising to me, too, that they do not negotiate FA (it is stated specifically on the FA form). If there is anyone who cna speak to that about WUSTL, please reach out! Thanks again and good luck to you too

 

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On 3/20/2021 at 12:12 AM, SWStudent2 said:

Did anyone appeal UChicago for more funds? I appealed the 33k I got and asked for more and I got my financial aid letter yesterday and it still reflected the 33k. Does that mean my appeal was denied or maybe that they have not gotten to it yet? I did the appeal late February and they said they would start reviewing them this week (March 15). Anyone else do the same and have insight? Thanks!

Hello! Any update on how this worked out for you? I am considering appealing the FA I received from WashU and I am curious to find out how it went. I just received an email back from the FA office stating that they do not negotiate FA based on awards from other schools. I am wondering if that is the case at other schools. Best of luck to you!

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Has anyone sucessfully appealed their finanical aid at WashU and if so, what was that process like? Thanks all!

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Hi all,

I have a bit of a different question. Is anyone considering deferring (due to covid or any other reasons really)? Does anyone know how leniant MSW programs generally are in allowing that? I do get a little nervous thinking that classes might still be some kind of hybrid structure for the first year, and that isn't the most ideal learning environment for me. I just wanted to pick your brains! ?

 

Congrats to everyone who has received acceptances and best of luck to those waiting for responses! 

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2 hours ago, nettyspaghetti said:

Nothing yet.  

They’re my #1, but none of the schools I applied to have sent decisions yet. I’m so nervous! I sent in my applications on the deadline for all schools (I know, not smart) so I imagine that might contribute to the delay for me.

I hear ya!! Well I will post an update if I do hear anything. And yes I would certainly not worry! I'm sure it won't affect their decision, but maybe just affect their time in responding. 

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Hey all. Has anyone heard back from UC Berkeley yet?

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15 hours ago, OrangeJuice14 said:

Ah, totally! Congrats, how exciting! Did you apply for Fall 21 on campus 2 year program? If so, when did you apply? Thanks so much  Have you decided where you're going yet?

Yes I applied for Fall 2021 on campus 2 year program. I must have submitted the application sometime in October or November. I have not decided yet. I applied for a Coverdell Fellowship as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and I have yet to hear back about that decision! Hopefully I'll have made a decision in a month or 2. 

 

Hope that helps and good luck to you!

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On 12/18/2020 at 5:43 AM, OrangeJuice14 said:

Hey! Has anyone who applied to Columbia December 1 heard back yet? I know it's still early, I think they mention 4 weeks is the usual.. but just so eager! 

Hi there. I heard back from Columbia about 2 weeks ago with an acceptance decision. Hope that this helps!

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Hey there. So I did reach out to her and I really didn't get much information. I received an email from the financial aid office separately and was advised that I had tasks to do on my portal "to do" list, but when I went to check the tasks, the documents weren't ready on their end. It is something called the Social Work Financial Aid addendum. So I've just been checking in periodically to see when they are ready!

 

I hope that helps. Let me know if you find out any additional info. And congrats to you too!!

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On 11/18/2020 at 6:35 PM, MSWKelly said:

Hey hey! Congratualtions!! I am also applying to Tulane soon- can I ask when you applied/when you got in? 

Also, I would try and reach out to Sierra Kilpatrick- skilpatrick@tulane.edu. She may be able to guide you in the right direction! 

Awesome! I hope everything is going well for you

I applied late September. I know they have rolling admissions and I was told I would hear back about 4-6 weeks after applying, which was true in my case.

Thanks for the advice! I will reach out to her

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Hi all,

I hope everyone is doing well with the applications and congrats to those who have received acceptance letters. I was recently accepted to the Tulane MSW on campus program. Does anyone have have any information regarding their financial aid? The aid office hasn't been super helpful recently. I know their offices have been closed on and off due to the hurricanes unfortunately. Anyone with connections to the program or with information on how generous they are with aid? Thanks!

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13 hours ago, ZippyZup123 said:

Of course it is. You just need to explain how assisting people as a an MA made you realize your desire to assist individuals. I do not know your specific experience but if you were an MA in an oncology office for example, demonstrate how assisting those individuals convinced you to pursue your MSW. Social work is all about working with vulnerable individuals and communities. Just translate your experience to why you want to pursue an MSW. If this doesn't work, then you might need to demonstrate this by volunteering or if you have a unique enough history, then that could work. Plenty of people get into an MSW program who don't have the "right" experience. You just need to explain to them why social work, why you specifically should be accepted into the program, and why now. 

I hope this helps in some way. If you don't have much work experience or life experience, I highly recommend volunteering. Plenty of places need virtual volunteers and you could volunteer in a food pantry or socially distant visit people who can't leave due to the pandemic. 

Thanks for your response and input.

I was a MA at a cardiology practice. Although the practice didn't specifically cater to marginalized populations, we treated patients from all walks of life. Cardiac disease doesn't discriminate. I guess I am just worried that it isn't what they are specifically looking for but I can definitely make it work.

I have quite a bit of volunteer experience with the Peace Corps, so I should be okay in that arena. 

Thanks for your help!

 

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Hi everyone!

Is anyone on this thread applying to UC Berkeley's MSW program? I have a question regarding the experience required for admission. I have worked as a Medical Assistant and had direct patient care but I am not sure if that would be acceptable experience. I have other experience that I know for a fact would be accepted, but I'm questioning if I should even bother including MA experience on my resume. The definition for the type of social work experience they are looking for is:

We are looking for experience working directly with and on behalf of people and communities in need, including those experiencing social and emotional distress, vulnerable or marginalized populations, and those who are historically under-served.

 

Is anyone else in a similar situation and wondering what to include?

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Hi everyone!

Is anyone on this thread applying to UC Berkeley's MSW program? I have a question regarding the experience required for admission. I have worked as a Medical Assistant and had direct patient care but I am not sure if that would be acceptable experience. I have other experience that I know for a fact would be accepted, but I'm questioning if I should even bother including MA experience on my resume. The definition for the type of social work experience they are looking for is:

We are looking for experience working directly with and on behalf of people and communities in need, including those experiencing social and emotional distress, vulnerable or marginalized populations, and those who are historically under-served.

 

Is anyone else in a similar situation?

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4 minutes ago, LML2021 said:

Hi @rsimons1993 I’ve gone to a few information sessions & they have said that a reference needs to be submitted by the person writing it. They mentioned there is a link for the reference to use. You send them the link, they upload it. I don’t know if every school is the same. 

can I inquire why you’re applying to 8+ schools? I’m advanced standing and want to do a macro route which has greatly limited my choices, but I  had a difficult time finding three programs to apply for. 

Thanks for the response @LML2021 and good to know. 

And of course. I planned on applying to 8+ because I am hoping to land a Coverdell fellowship as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. There are a lot of MSW programs that partner with the Peace Corps, but they only give fellowships to a few (2-5) RPCVs each year, so I figured I would apply to several with the hopes of landing one!

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Hi all, 

I'm in the same boat as you all. Currently working on narrowing down my schools. Quick question I wanted to ask. How are you all planning on submitting your references? Have any of you considered Interfolio or used it in the past for references? I plan on applying to 8+ schools and without there being a centralized application system for MSW programs it seems like it would be a bit tedious for recommenders to fill out that many references. 

 

Much thanks to you all and good luck!