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Good luck with your applications everyone! It's a stressful but exciting time!! 🥳
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Hi everyone! 😊
I remember using this forum when I was applying for my MSW for Fall 2022. I found it super helpful while doing my applications and thought I would post if anyone had any questions regarding apps, schools, reference letters etc!
Just for a little background, I applied to York, Carleton U, UofT - Children and Families, Western U, Wilfred Laurier, and Toronto Metropolitan U. I was accepted to all schools except Western where I was waitlisted - I ended up going to U of T (just finished 🥳)!
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reply to this or DM me! I would be more than happy to help with your MSW application journey! ❤️
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16 hours ago, PhilipT24 said:
Has there been a WhatsApp group made for those accepted into UofT MSW program?
There's a facebook group for adv-standing students! https://www.facebook.com/groups/643658303585790
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41 minutes ago, SWKMSW11 said:
I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO YORKS AS!!!! AND while I was on the phone with Pip I got an email from Western offering me admissions. I AM SHOCKED. I literally thought it was over for me seeing that everyone had already heard back. PLEASE do not give up hope guys!
I'm SO happy for you!! :') ❤️
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Just now, confusedsamosa said:
Oh man, I haven't heard anything yet
This is for the two-year MSW? I'll keep my fingers crossed still.
Sorry, that was for the advanced standing!
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6 minutes ago, confusedsamosa said:
Waitlisted for UofT. Domestic Applicant & first-time applicant.
Does anyone know when Laurier will be sending out responses? sweating profusely over here :')
Laurier has started sending them out over the weekend!
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19 minutes ago, ShaDiMSW2022 said:
Nothing for me either.
My SGS still only says "submitted".
I've lost hope for it and am now just planning for how to make next year's application more successful.
(There are a lot of ways to make my application better... I'm no longer even very bitter about it.)
I honestly just.. am a little.. anxious/desperate for closure on the process. I wish we knew when wait lists come out, when they stop coming out, and when rejections come out.
It's been 6 days now since we started hearing domestic acceptances and that feels like a long time comparatively.Just a heads up! The "submitted" portion on SGS doesn't change once a decision comes out (mine hasn't anyway, still says submitted ?) I found out via acorn and then got an email about 3-ish days later
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4 minutes ago, HopeisthewaytoCope said:
Unfortunately, i think we might have different packages lol. is this is the 2 year program one?
This is adv standing! hmm, I ctrl+f'd "additional" and maybe that will help?
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1 hour ago, HopeisthewaytoCope said:
Thank you for the clarification. Did you ask the dept. or anyone specific? Because in the package it just says submit these forms under the document that reads confirmation form. So a little confused lol
on page 14 of the package
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47 minutes ago, PhilipT24 said:
A question for those accepted into UofT, is everyone just sending the three documents (Offer of Admission, Review of Social Work Code, and Diversity and Equity Training) forms in one PDF and uploading it to the Admission Confirmation Form section?
Thank you!
the last two you mentioned should be uploaded to the "Additional Document Requirement from Graduate Unit" which will be at the bottom of the drop-down menu :)
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congrats to everyone hearing back!!
there's an facebook group for advanced standing U of T students!
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1 hour ago, socialworksocialjustice said:
Omg, I feel really dumb for not knowing. I thought it closed in June. Does anyone have any ideas about other ways to fund an MSW outside of OSAP or any other grants or scholarships that are still open? ?
Don't feel dumb! Honestly, a lot of people didn't know, so no biggie!
In terms of funding outside of OSAP, I really just started going to town on google tbh! It's super tedious searching and writing the essays/statements, gathering references etc but that's the only way I know how to fund mine as well atm ? -
1 hour ago, socialworksocialjustice said:
Hello everyone. I am a longtime lurker and hopeful applicant to UofT's MSW program.. currently waiting to hear back. I wanted to ask if I missed the deadline to apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship? And if I didn't, does anyone have any tips for writing the application. Good luck to everyone and thank you all.
Hello! U of T's OGS application closed sometime in late January unfortunately!
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18 minutes ago, frances1022 said:
Anyone know how Laurier's acceptance roll out works? Like if I didn't hear anything today should I assume I didn't get in?
You'll typically be informed if you don't get in, so I wouldn't assume the worst just yet! You can check on their website and where all your transcript, statement, resume etc. information was will turn into the offer/acceptance page. Hope that helps!
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2 hours ago, MSW2022UofT said:
Noticed my Acorn for UofT 2-year MSW said invited and my SGS portal has now updated saying "Awaiting Admissions Confirmation Form". Last name starts with J. Hope we get official confirmation soon.
I didn't receive the email with the official 28-page document until about 3 days later, so don't worry, it's coming!
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1 hour ago, rexwsc said:
I heard that Laurier has issued a first round offer for advanced standing. Is that true?
yes! just received an acceptance
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4 minutes ago, cozycozyMSW said:
Also, where on acorn are people accepted to U of T seeing the update?
it would be immediately when you log on, on the right side of the screen you would see the deposit and the 'invite' would be on the left. fingers crossed for you!
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12 hours ago, Shelbyhope16 said:
First time poster here! Congrats to all those who have heard from the U of T two year program! Everyone appears to be finding out their acceptance through ACORN. I was never directed to make an ACORN account when I applied to U of T. Am I missing something?
if you check your email, you should have received an email (admission.sgs@utoronto.ca) about creating a joinID account, when that is created, those are the credentials you use to log into ACORN
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15 hours ago, hopelessbuthoping said:
Yes that's what I mean, since my decision for Waterloo is due before I will hear back in the .005% chance I accept and end up sharing back that I also got accepted from Laurier would I be able to tell Waterloo I got another offer and accept Laurier's and no longer attend Waterloo. If that makes sense.
Yup! that's perfectly fine, many people do that
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51 minutes ago, hopelessbuthoping said:
Hi friends! I am so excited! I just got accepted into the 1 year BSW program at Waterloo, but I am still waiting to hear back for the 2 year program at Laurier. My acceptance is due in a week and I have a feeling I won’t hear back from Laurier by then. If I accept the offer and in some very odd chance I then get accepted for the MSW am I able to take back my acceptance ?
When you say take your acceptance back, do you mean are you able to accept Waterloo and then accept Laurier and then go back and reject Waterloo?
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On 3/18/2022 at 3:03 PM, Waiting4AdmissionDecisions said:
Hey! I'm in my first year at UofT. My tuition (including all fees) was $11,189.99. Incidental fees were slightly higher this year than last - the actual program fee was the exact same as the one you found for 2020/21 (9,420). If you're applying to the two year program you have the option to take courses in the summer following your first year at no additional cost if you want. I'm not exactly sure if what you mean by first two semesters is fall/winter? Fees for next year wouldn't be out yet.
Thank you for your response! What I meant by 'first two' semesters was, fall and winter so I assumed the summer semester wasn't calculated in that 11k total but I guess I was wrong (thankfully haha)- thank you again!!
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Does anyone know U of T's tuition costs? I found some info (2020-2021) but it only mentions the first two semesters at about 11k. If anyone knows anything else, that would be super helpful! thank you
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16 minutes ago, Pastalini said:
Has anyone heard from York?
Yes, they started placing calls to students last week
MSW Canadian Applications Fall 2024
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Hi!
Of course! My memory is a little foggy but I will do my best haha.
If I remember correctly, my BSW GPA was around 88-90% in my last two years. I also had two minors (psych + family supports community practice) and was enrolled in a con't education certificate for community engagement.
In terms of my work/volunteer experience at the time of application, I didn't realize until maybe halfway into my second year of my BSW that I wanted to apply for my MSW. I had only had one job prior that was relevant to social work and I volunteered briefly at a counselling office and then went abroad for 1 month. From Mar 2020 to Sept-ish 2021, I sort of kicked everything into overdrive. I immediately looked to secure a PT job that was relevant to SW (I ended up getting two). For volunteering, I enrolled/signed up for anything that would give me even just one additional hour per week, and I was able to add seven more experiences to my resume through this. When I applied to UofT they wanted all of my prior work experience on my resume regardless of relevance, even Tim Horton's and random retail experience (my friends and I confirmed with the rep but this could have changed since). In total, I think I had about 11,000~ hours.
I was initially set on Western and noticed they asked for professional affiliations/development on their application, so I did a lot of different workshops, webinars, and certifications to add to my resume. I also immediately registered for the OASW as a student ($109), and if you can, I would try to apply for their Student Advisory Group - great opportunity but also great for your application in general. The OASW enrolment will automatically make you a member of the CASW because of the reunification of the OASW into the national federation as of April 2021. Added both of these to my application of course. In total, I had 40+ professional development workshops, certificates, and/or pieces of training on my application.
PS. If you're ever wondering about what to add to your application/resume, don't hesitate to confirm with the schools! My friends and I always sent emails because we wanted to be absolutely sure we didn't miss anything.
Another big one is reference letters! Make sure they're coming from people who can really speak to who you are as a volunteer, employee, student etc. Having a resume with a lot of hours is great, but having strong reference letters (especially academically) is equally as important.
If you have any other questions or would like some additional clarity, just let me know!