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  1. DSWstudentTSSW
    Hunter. Unless NYU/Columbia are offering aid to make it comparable. Don’t take on the debt. Hunter is a fantastic problem.
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    I would aim for instate tuition whenever possible. There are a few programs that offer online students instate tuition regardless of where they live. I believe Bama and Ohio State? Both tier one respected programs. Brand name schools *can* be worth the price tag when they offer scholarships/stipends and if you plan on living in that area during and after graduation. For example, no one is going to care if you went to Columbia (and racked up 90K in debt) if you enter the job market in Los Angeles, where the local Cal States, UCLA, USC already have the networking advantage. Less debt = smartest choice.
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    Which UW? Wisconsin or Washington?Honestly, the US News & World Report rankings for social work have some questionable methodology… it’s a a subjective peer survey with a 50% response rate. People should choose programs that with curriculums that appeal to them. Also factor in price, location, networking…. But US News & World Report should hopefully never be the key determine factor. If anything, people pay attention to the national (undergrad) rankings of the institution as a whole.
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    I feel like Bama is always an enigma and a coveted prize. You really can’t beat the price tag, it’s tier 1, small cohort, and they’re also now #28th on US News & World Report SW rankings and only going up! Roll Tide and good luck! ❤️?
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    Heads up: Sounds like Buffalo sent out acceptance notifications at the end of last week.
  6. DSWstudentTSSW
    I feel like I vaguely remember from last year’s chat that they send out any rejections quickly. So hopefully no news is good news. ???
  7. DSWstudentTSSW
    Happy to see more faces! You’re not alone. The wait is maddening. The inability to resist refreshing the portal is real - followed by the paranoia of, wait, do they track this? Lol. Best wishes and good luck to everyone ❤️
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    ❤️
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    I think their plan is to keep it that way. But maybe they changed their mind after Covid.
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    Hi! Tulane tends to review in clusters. They gather aps, filter who meets basic qualifications, and then their main staff (smaller group) review. I know it’s been busy because our program director is working really hard on piloting accreditation and all the reports, etc that go into that. They did just hire an assistant program director, but that was a few weeks ago. Did you apply for Fall? It’s usually 6-8 weeks (per word of mouth). But it really depends on # of applications. Good luck! ??
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    I would do more research and not necessarily decline either of those programs because of a single comment of a friend of a friend on an anonymous forum. They’re both great programs. Every program has occasional hiccups and outliers. Reach out to alumni and current students. Best of luck!
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    Ohh - what was the video interview?
  13. DSWstudentTSSW
    I’m really happy with Tulane! It’s more work than I anticipated but it’s manageable. I have had a lot of late nights spent reading and writing. I’m pretty good at time management and I feel like it’s just at the level I can handle. Classmates are very supportive and it’s great getting to know them and their research interests! One perk I wasn’t expecting is that summer semester is condensed, May - Mid July, which gives you a mini summer break.
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    Sorry about that. ?for the other programs
  15. DSWstudentTSSW
    How are you liking it? What is the cohort size?
  16. DSWstudentTSSW
    Maybe it was UT Knoxville. https://www.csw.utk.edu/dsw-program-courses/
  17. DSWstudentTSSW
    I feel like I remember SUNY Buffalo had a trauma focus.
  18. DSWstudentTSSW
    I applied to Tulane last April and had to wait until Spring 2022. Anyone who wants a Fall start for Tulane should apply ASAP. ??
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    Wait what? How? I’m going to bug Mistrano.
  20. DSWstudentTSSW
    Here’s the handbook for Tulane, if you haven’t seen it yet, it breaks down the curriculum and advanced practice project. For me, a big appeal for Tulane was the balance of the program. Not too clinical, not too macro. The class schedule is probably the most flexible too. Finally, Tulane is a T1/AAU Research University. Quality program and degree. ?? https://tssw.tulane.edu/sites/tssw.tulane.edu/files/20200917_DSW HANDBOOK ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021.pdf
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    I’m at Tulane! So sorry, I didn’t get any notifications for this thread and it’s been an intense semester! Tulane doesn’t have a formal dissertation like UPenn ? However, it is still a very research oriented program. Qualitative, Quantitative, Stats…. Lots of long nights, lots of papers… The goal is to publish! They are piloting CSWE accreditation and they don’t mess around. I’m learning more than I did in my Masters. We have a summer residency coming up. Let me know if you have any questions!
  22. DSWstudentTSSW
    Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by individuals who have supervised your work (academic, scholarly, and/or professional). Two academic letters are preferred unless you have been out of school for more than 5 years, then at least one of the references must be from a professor or doctoral student. Letters from colleagues, peers, and general character recommendations are not suitable. Enter your recommender’s name and email address on the UCLA Online Application. *****Do not provide more than three recommenders***** Upload instructions will be sent to them by the online system
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    Hi! T1+affordable = the sweet spot. I would Imagine that programs that meet that criteria and already offer an online MSW would be the likely candidates. Perhaps The Ohio State? I’ll keep my eyes and ears open. Ive heard more programs are in the pipeline.
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    Are you a CA resident? If so, either UCLA or Berkeley are fantastic choices and can’t beat in-state tuition.
  25. DSWstudentTSSW
    Most MSW programs use a holistic approach to admissions. A 3.4 GPA isn’t a deal breaker by any means. The upward trajectory will help and It’s also from a flagship brick and mortar university. Most programs look at GPA, LORs (choose people affiliated with the field - a professor and internship supervisor) SOP, experience…. Some programs have an interview component as well (Penn). If there is an opportunity to address the earlier struggle, do it. Especially if you can demonstrate self awareness, growth, etc. Best of luck!
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