ElleDiMi

Hello all! Just giving an update: I had my U of M interview via Zoom this past Wednesday afternoon (Feb 23). Lasted about half an hour and the panel was very kind. In case this helps anyone else this cycle or in future cycles, here are some of the questions they asked:
1) Tell us about yourself
2) Why are you applying to U of M?
3) Why should we admit you?
4) How have you prepared to earn your MSW?
5) Why have you chosen the pathway(s) you've selected on your application?
6) Which placement environment most appeals to you (urban, rural, university, suburban)?
7) Is there a book/author that has been influential in your life?
They also asked some specific questions about my work and life experience since I come from a nontraditional background. The majority of the questions came from a list the panelists took turns reading off of. I asked what the typical turnaround time for an admissions decision was after an interview, and was told that the admissions committee meets on Fridays, so decisions could go out anytime between later Friday and the beginning of the next week.
I got an email yesterday morning (Saturday, Feb 26) from Tim Colenback (Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management) congratulating me and alerting me that I was being offered admission for Fall 2022! My Wolverine Access has still not updated to show me an admissions decision, and I have yet to receive my official admissions email, but I thought it was really lovely that he would send notice on the weekend so I can stop obsessively checking my online portal haha.
I applied to two MSW programs, and received admission to both. I'm pretty sure I'll be attending U of M since it is my only in-person program, but I'm still a little hesitant due to cost (and I'm getting in-state tuition). I'm curious to see if I am offered any scholarships or if I was successful in getting into the special program I applied for...we'll see!
Sending lots of good thoughts to everyone still awaiting admissions decisions!
 

Hello all! Just giving an update: I had my U of M interview via Zoom this past Wednesday afternoon (Feb 23). Lasted about half an hour and the panel was very kind. In case this helps anyone else this cycle or in future cycles, here are some of the questions they asked:
1) Tell us about yourself
2) Why are you applying to U of M?
3) Why should we admit you?
4) How have you prepared to earn your MSW?
5) Why have you chosen the pathway(s) you've selected on your application?
6) Which placement environment most appeals to you (urban, rural, university, suburban)?
7) Is there a book/author that has been influential in your life?
They also asked some specific questions about my work and life experience since I come from a nontraditional background. The majority of the questions came from a list the panelists took turns reading off of. I asked what the typical turnaround time for an admissions decision was after an interview, and was told that the admissions committee meets on Fridays, so decisions could go out anytime between later Friday and the beginning of the next week.
I got an email yesterday morning (Saturday, Feb 26) from Tim Colenback (Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management) congratulating me and alerting me that I was being offered admission for Fall 2022! My Wolverine Access has still not updated to show me an admissions decision, and I have yet to receive my official admissions email, but I thought it was really lovely that he would send notice on the weekend so I can stop obsessively checking my online portal haha.
I applied to two MSW programs, and received admission to both. I'm pretty sure I'll be attending U of M since it is my only in-person program, but I'm still a little hesitant due to cost (and I'm getting in-state tuition). I'm curious to see if I am offered any scholarships or if I was successful in getting into the special program I applied for...we'll see!
Sending lots of good thoughts to everyone still awaiting admissions decisions!
 

Hello all! Just giving an update: I had my U of M interview via Zoom this past Wednesday afternoon (Feb 23). Lasted about half an hour and the panel was very kind. In case this helps anyone else this cycle or in future cycles, here are some of the questions they asked:
1) Tell us about yourself
2) Why are you applying to U of M?
3) Why should we admit you?
4) How have you prepared to earn your MSW?
5) Why have you chosen the pathway(s) you've selected on your application?
6) Which placement environment most appeals to you (urban, rural, university, suburban)?
7) Is there a book/author that has been influential in your life?
They also asked some specific questions about my work and life experience since I come from a nontraditional background. The majority of the questions came from a list the panelists took turns reading off of. I asked what the typical turnaround time for an admissions decision was after an interview, and was told that the admissions committee meets on Fridays, so decisions could go out anytime between later Friday and the beginning of the next week.
I got an email yesterday morning (Saturday, Feb 26) from Tim Colenback (Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management) congratulating me and alerting me that I was being offered admission for Fall 2022! My Wolverine Access has still not updated to show me an admissions decision, and I have yet to receive my official admissions email, but I thought it was really lovely that he would send notice on the weekend so I can stop obsessively checking my online portal haha.
I applied to two MSW programs, and received admission to both. I'm pretty sure I'll be attending U of M since it is my only in-person program, but I'm still a little hesitant due to cost (and I'm getting in-state tuition). I'm curious to see if I am offered any scholarships or if I was successful in getting into the special program I applied for...we'll see!
Sending lots of good thoughts to everyone still awaiting admissions decisions!
 

I got an email from UMich asking me for an interview (scheduled towards the end of February). It's my only in-person program (I was accepted to NMU's online program earlier in the month). I applied as part of the MasterTrack 12-month program though, so not sure if the 16 or 20 month program admission results are rolling out yet. Have you been checking your Wolverine Access?

I just checked Umich Wolverine access and my admissions decision was up. I got in! I haven’t received an email yet, but I’m glad I checked the portal. Still waiting to hear back from Columbia. Good luck everyone!

I received a very exciting call at the end of last week from UMichigan offering congratulations on admission to their online program. I'm over the moon, and have been walking on some serious sunshine!! Ellie! I'm wishing you well on your interview at U of M!!! I also have a pretty unique background that I think is going to serve me well with this transition into social work. I'm pursuing a clinical track, with a focus on children and trauma/ACES integration following 17 years in education. UChicago has a *fantastic* program for just that, but I need to stay in Atlanta for my kids and Chicago doesn't have an online option at the moment.
 
Still waiting on a response to Columbia's online program (CONGRATS SDMSWMOM!!!) and hopeful that I have a hard choice to make soon  Sending y'all love!

Received an email from UMich yesterday asking me to set up an interview. Based off of previous GradCafe threads, UMich interviews are very hit or miss in terms of admission. I am coming from a very unique, non-traditional background, and I am interested in earning my MSW via the MasterTrack program, so I am hoping that the interview request is to hear more about why I am pursuing the degree in such a specific way. I only applied to two programs, and UMich is my only in-person option, so I do hope this goes well--fingers crossed!
When I called to schedule my interview, the earliest date available was more than five weeks away (yeesh), so if anyone else is in a similar situation, I'd recommend calling ASAP.
Congrats on all of the acceptances so far, and continued good thoughts and patience to those still waiting!