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JessieB

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  1. Hi all, I'm currently a first-year MSW at University of Kansas (which is awesome!). My husband is applying to MBA programs to start in the fall (I don't have enough room in this post to explain the background, but it does actually make sense that we're on this weird timeline). We thought we would stay separated so I could finish out my program then join him, but it looks like we'll (our daughter and me) be going with him. I think this is the best choice for our family, but I'm super-stressed about the applications for transferring and my chances of getting into these schools. I really don't have a lot of choice, as these are the places he's applying and so I just need to do it and hope for the best. i'm applying to: University of Pittsburgh University of North Carolina (UNC) University of Michigan Has anyone else done this? What are your thoughts on my chances of getting in? I'm trying to specialize in gerontology, so I hope that boosts my chances, but I'm still just wicked nervous. I don't want to wait for him to finish his stuff, THEN come back and finish mine--it's just too long of a wait. Any advice or thoughts are greatly appreciated! EDIT: I'll include my stats in case those make a difference: 2 AmeriCorps terms, 3.49 GPA undergrad, headed towards 4.0 graduate, going to take the GRE soon for UNC (but am not anticipating doing wildly terrific on it, will probably be in 80th percentiles for v and q).
  2. I've been a little confused on why so many on this forum have been applying to big schools that may push them further into debt than a state school would, but if they're doing research or getting a Ph.D then that makes sense. I agree on the not going into debt, or as little as possible. Do keep in mind that if you work for a non-profit or the government for 10 years then they erase your remaining debt (if there is any at that point). Having contacts within the VA would definitely help. I don't how it works for that particular agency, but I know for a lot of government jobs there is a "points" system and sometimes little things can you a points boost of 5 or so. You could also look to see if you can do anything or have any qualifications that lend to getting higher points (they score on a 0 to 100 scale I believe). I've just seen something about the Navy hiring social workers as well...might be something to check out. If I were you, I'd apply to some big schools that may be hit or miss in terms of financial aid and some state schools. Just see where it goes. Good luck!
  3. Have you tried calling admissions for those schools and asking whether you're a good candidate? Or if they won't tell you that try to find out their admissions rate and the average GPA of their admitted students. If you fall within their guidelines, then I would just apply to all three and see where you get in. If they tell you your GPA is too low or is below the average, then you might want to take the GRE. But it seems like a lot of state schools aren't too strict as long as your GPA is above 3.0. Hope this helps! I'm just looking at this process too, so I'm not as experienced as some of the others on this board. My husband has already applied to and gotten into grad school though and these are the methods he used.
  4. I'm definitely applying to MSW programs in two years when my husband and I finish selling our house. In the city we're in though, there's a program where I can get my MA in Education in a year to a year and a half. I want to get my MSW to work with at-risk youth in schools, so my thought process was that the MA would make me that much stronger of a candidate--plus I can teach if I want or if they need a teacher. My other idea is to work with at-risk youth in a non-profit (such as Girl Scouts). In that case, I would be qualified to write curriculum or to train others to work with kids who need help. My question is, do you think it's worth it? It's not a combination I see much of anywhere. Both schools I'm looking at (for the MA Ed in the MSW) are in-state and would be about 10k per program with no scholarships. I can also work full-time during the MA in Ed program to help pay some of it off. I feel like this is a good deal and could be really beneficial, but I worry that I'm just throwing my money away.
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