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    Counselling Psychology Applicants 2022 CANADA

    in Psychology Forum

    Posted · Edited by never stop dreaming
    Added the acceptance rate

    1 minute ago, MHTherapy said:

    Last year’s stats (or it might be 2020) showed that around 700 people applied for the program and around 500 specifically applied for the psychotherapy stream! Just assuming the pattern will remain this year as well as it’s been pretty steady throughout the years pre and post covid :) 

    Yea - it was around 700. I’m assuming at least 700 applicants for this fall 2022 intake! Which is roughly a 4.6% acceptance rate if they have 32 seats ?

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

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    14 minutes ago, DD2021 said:

    Thank you!

    First round - I applied straight out of undergrad with some but not a lot of direct experience (research assistant and a few months on the crisis text line) and pretty marginal grades in my last 2 years (around 78%). Also my references could have been better

    Second round - I applied the next year and had been working at a great lab where I got direct experience with conducting clinical assessments and psychiatric interviews. Still didn't get in so I started taking make-up courses to improve my GPA

    Took a break from applications for 1 year

    Third round - I had a lot of hours built up, a co-authorship on a peer reviewed paper, and great grades on my makeup courses (check my post history to see my stats last year). I even had a social worker I work with read over and edit my personal statement. I was kinda dumb and didn't realise for UofT, if you want to take makeup courses, you have to take a full 4.0 FCEs outside of your undegrad for it to count as your new GPA - I only did 4 at that point so they didn't even count into my gpa. I was very upset lol

    This round - I have 4 peer reviewed publications and poster presentations, 9000+ hours with a lot of direct patient contact, completed a certificate course on Indigenous history, and had my 8 makeup courses/ 4.0 FCEs (gpa was like 3.95, 5 A+, 2 A, 1 A-), I also retook a research methods course and got an A+ (it was an A/100-level course but it was on their approved list LOL). My references were also pretty good (a distinguished mental health professional and researcher, psych professor for a course on CBT where my final mark was 90%+, and supervisor on the crisis text line). I was really determined to get in this year so I had a meeting with a professor in the department (I did a work study with them in undergrad) and they said the breakdown for admissions is like 40% GPA, 40% experience + personal statement, and 10% the research methods course. 

    Also I feel like my personal statement really improved significantly this particular year. I was really candid about my personal lived experiences, picked a pretty good contemporary issue in social work, etc. 

    All that to say, I was still not expecting to get into UofT this year, I expected another waitlist. This just goes to show that even if you meet all the criteria over and above, the admissions process is very finicky. 

     

    wow - you are an amazing applicant. this field is lucky to have you and so is uoft!

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by never stop dreaming

    4 minutes ago, gradnotsad said:

    Hey friends, congratulations to everyone who has gotten in to their programs so far. Good luck to everyone waiting! Does anyone know if UofT sends official acceptances in the mail? Also, if you see you've been invited on Acorn, do folks know how soon you officially get an email of your acceptance? Thank you :).

    To my knowledge you will receive your official update by email (the email you applied with) and it will tell you to check the SGS portal. The portal will contain your result and letter. 

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, T.O.hopeful said:

    I got in to UofT's 2-year MSW program!! So happy as I was starting to doubt my experience reading all of everyone's stats on this site (y'all are so impressive!!). Praying everyone else who applied in this forum hears some good news!! :)

    Congratulations!!! Did you get an email or see it on acorn?

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, DD2021 said:

    For those wondering, my last name starts with K - no changes on SGS portal yet and no email. However this is the first time I'm seeing the $500 in my Acorn so I'm 99.9% sure it's an acceptance ?

    Ah okay! Congratulations!!! I’m 99.9% sure that you are correct and will be receiving an official letter soon!!!! Such an accomplishment!!!

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    1 minute ago, IWantMSW said:

    I can't believe it, but I just got my acceptance letter from King's (2 year). I am in shock, I honestly can't believe it... I was certain I won't get in this year. I keep going back to the letter and rechecking that I read it correctly.

    Good luck to everyone else who is waiting, this has been incredibly painful and I'm so glad it's over.

     

    same here! so excited!!!!!

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, Nus219 said:

    What about if someone wants to get in a BSW program for 2 years (post degree). Will that be a good decision too according to u? 

    My honest view on it is do what’s best to get to your goal. Whether you have to spend a little more on the app/fees while you wait for the reply from another school, the only ‘safe’ way is to ensure that you are good no matter what happens. If you have a plan and a backup plan, you are putting your best foot forward. Money wise, it obviously sucks… BUT there’s nothing you can do about that part. If it is a money concern I would put it in this perspective: you have a goal, 10 years from now when you are where you want to be (career/goal wise), will you look back and regret having ensured your success in achieving that goal?

    Let’s say you had to spend $500, if you get declined and had to use the backup, and got in the next time you applied, was it worth it?

    At the end of the day, if you know deep down you did EVERYTHING in your power to achieve your goal, then that is what matters. It totally blows having to spend money on a fee when you don’t even know if you will need it since you are waiting to hear, but can you justify spending that money to put your best foot forward? Consider how much time you have spent in school, the effort you have put into getting good grades, and the passion you have for this field. You know this is what you want. If you do spend the money but then get accepted to your program of choice… well… that is extremely frustrating… but… what if you don’t get in and didn’t spend that money on the other program? Then what.. 

    Overall, applications and the waiting game is so tough. You are not alone in weighing the pros and cons of backup plans, and i’m sure that everyone here can attest to that!

    MSW 2022 CANADA APPLICATION FORUM

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted · Edited by never stop dreaming

    3 minutes ago, BingBongBingBong said:

    Dilemma Time.

    My backup program (A Social Service Diploma) at a college has fees due in a couple days for their start in the summer but I am really want to get into to U of T's 2-Year program. However if we are not going to hear back until at least a month from U of T, I really have no idea what to do.

    If you don't get in to UofT, will you definitely do the social service diploma?

    If your answer is yes, bite the bullet and pay the minimum fees! Only way to put your best foot forward... best case you lost some $$$ but are going to UofT, worst case you don't get UofT but have a backup!

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