girlwithecurls

hey guys just wanted to provide an update! I got moved from Windsor's 2 year MSW Waitlist and given an offer but declined it so hopefully that opens a spot for someone! I received an email from York yesterday saying I have been waitlisted for the 2 year MSW & to keep checking myfile for any changes but it could go until August. I've also been waitlisted for UofT 2 year MSW but havnt had any updates since, so not sure on the likelihood of either? As of now, I have accepted my offer for Western MSW and will likely stick with it unless I get offered UofT or York but still not sure tbh. I'd like to move to the city but if the programs gnna be online and everythings still closed from covid, it doesnt seem worth it. Does anyone know what the financial assistance looks like for 2 year MSW in York vs UofT vs Western?

thats awesome congrats!! Can i ask why you're sticking with Dalhousie over Western?

Congrats!!! so happy for you! Can i ask why you chose York over Western & Laurier?

That's amazing!! Congrats!! If you dont mind sharing, which one will you be accepting and why that program?

I believe last year they announced it mid summer? I know for Kings/Western, we got an email saying they're still discussing it with the school but will hopefully know early June. Keep in mind, even if they announce something, it could still be changed depending how the whole covid thing goes. Did you defer because you didn't want to do online?

That's awesome congrats! Personally not sure but i'd assume you can just email and let them know you changed your mind. Also, if you don't mind me asking, why choose UofT over Western? & What are you planning on pursuing with your MSW?

Hey! If you find a link to a FB group can you post here please! I have accepted my offer at Western and am waitlisted at UofT right now so will likely stick with Western!

This is a great question! Im very curious too!! Personally, I did my undergrad at western so I like the idea of moving somewhere else for a masters. Also, UofT is known as a clinical program I believe, which may better prepare me for counselling which is my end goal while Western is direct practice (still really great but not sure if it makes much of a difference tbh)

Last name A and got waitlisted at UofT 2 year MSW today around 4:30pm! I already accepted my previous offer at Western but am curious what is the likelihood of getting off the waitlist at UofT because if I do get in later i may reject my western offer? If anyone who was waitlisted for UofT MSW 2 year could like this comment please, I am curious to how many of us there are! Also congrats to those accepted that's soo amazing!! Just curious, what was your experience and final year avgs like?

Thank you! Do you know the difference between Clinical and Direct Practice?? I know Kings/Western is a "direct practice" and it's one I got accepted into!

Also, anyone know which program is best for people who want to later pursue counselling? Does any school have an advantage over the other for this type of thing or are they all generally equal?

My last name initial is A and still haven't heard anything yet if that helps ? but hugggeee congrats for those accepted!

Hey everyone! First time posting and hoping some people can suggest some guidance! For background info, I'm in my final year of undergrad doing psych and health sciences and realized around last year I'm interested in social work so I started looking into it and ended up applying to a couple MSW programs this year. I have a couple years experience volunteering and this year I've been working at a homeless shelter. My end goal is to do mental health counselling, hopefully in schools but we'll see where I end up! I chose applying for MSW over doing a Masters in Psych or Counselling because I like that an MSW is more broad and if I end up not liking counselling or want a career change later on I can do so without having to get another degree! As for my question: this may sound naïve, so my apologies, but how do you know which schools are "better"? I understand looking at diff schools' courses they offer in the MSW program and which "approach" they take, but besides that, what other factors are you looking into when deciding on schools to apply and accept? Also, maybe because I don't have my BSW, so it may be common knowledge to others, but what are each schools known for/ which schools have a "better reputation"? For example, I applied to York, UofT, and Kings (Western), and Windsor's 2 year MSW program. I applied to only these because most other schools required much more experience than I have, I can't afford out of province, or I simply wasn't eligible because I'm applying to non-BSW. Going back to approaches, I understand UofT has a "clinical" approach, Kings has a "direct practice" approach, and York has a focus on social justice and anti-oppression. Can someone clarify the difference between "clinical" and direct practice" please? I like the idea of having applicable knowledge, since that is what I am hoping for in a Masters program. However, I admire York's approach and I enjoy the paper aspect because I am interested in the idea of policy as well if I were to forego the counselling plan, but worry if that means because they have a critical lens, is it less applicable knowledge we'll be receiving? If I don't do a paper in my MSW, will it limit potential opportunities in policy work? Also, when looking at which school is ranked the top, UofT comes on #1 but what are the rankings even based on? Of course financial factors are considered too. I am having trouble finding what kind of supports the different MSW programs provide on their websites, if anyone can guide me in the right direction or if they just know? I know York gives out 15k to all students in their MSW I believe (it was mentioned in their info session a few months back) which usually goes towards tuition and there's also OSAP and OGS I think. Does anyone know if other schools "give out" sums of financial support like this? Or where to apply for scholarships or are you automatically admitted into potential scholarships when you applied? I like the idea of moving out of London and living in TO if I get in, but I would save much more money staying in London. My apologies for all the questions, and I appreciate any and all input :) Personally, I got accepted into Kings MSW 2 year program early March and was given about a week to decide. I haven't received any other acceptances, so I accepted it!!! I am curious still on hearing back from York and UofT though! *TLDR: How you do know which MSW program is "better" than the other, any "reputations" of schools or programs I should know about, do employers care about which school you graduate from, and how do I find out info for financial support pls :)