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Thanks everyone and congrats again on Penn (@Off2Penn @KryzFerr@thisisnotalyssa@lalala0 @Andrew8000) and also NYU @all4foofighters!!! Those are great DSW programs, and I'm really happy to hear the news.

Hi all, I just received my acceptance to Alabama this morning (April 13, 2023). I'm guessing others will hear today too. The email said they had 147 applicants for 20 spots this year. Best of luck to everyone on this thread who applied to UA this year. Sending you good vibes!

Congrats again to all the folks accepted to UPenn. Super good news. I'm curious, has anyone heard from Alabama (UA)? My eagerness and anxiousness can't help but ask--I'm checking the portal daily! Any updates?

Congrats @thisisnotalyssa and @KryzFerr!!! I'm very happy for you both, and that's exciting you two will be in the same cohort. The decisions happened so fast too. Way to go!

Hi everyone, just want to send a quick update about Alabama's admissions decision timeframe. I heard back from the current interim DSW program director last night (April 3, 2023). He said that decisions will be sent out by next Friday (April 14th, 2023) by email from him personally. I'm not sure if that's the process only for acceptance decisions or for both acceptance and rejections. I'm also guessing that deadline may extend beyond April 14th for people on the waitlist while they wait to fill a cohort. Anyway, thought this might be helpful for other UA applicants. I'm hoping we all get good news soon!

@all4foofighters Thank you! I appreciate you reaching out to people for their feedback, it’s very kind of you to share. I hope it helps current and future people decide on their DSW programs. Definitely helps me get a better feel for their program. I agree with you and @KryzFerr about the application process too—it was not too stressful for me. I spent a few days on each statement of purpose and maybe around 15 hours on each one. I’m not sure if that’s more, similar, or less time than others. Writing has always been a slower process for me. Although UTK and UA ask different questions, I think the content was similar enough to flesh out my goals, identified populations, and reasons for applying. I’m currently in private practice and also adjunct one class. I will likely pause teaching while in the DSW program. My plan is to eventually own a group practice, possibly apply to tenure-track positions at smaller teaching colleges, and do consulting work that relates to my speciality. Above all I want to develop stronger clinical skills. On the application, I talked about developing/improving interventions that target relationships, isolation, and loneliness in the transgender community. I may change my area of focus with further reflection. I also had open applications with Buffalo, Penn, and St Thomas. I decided that Buffalo’s curriculum didn’t quite match my clinical interests, Penn was too expensive for me at this time, and St Thomas focused almost entirely on pedagogy. I wanted to apply at NYU and Rutgers. I love the idea of attending in-person and I think they both have strong curriculum. However I cannot move or travel to make that happen. I’m happy @all4foofighters that you are applying the NYU. It looks like a strong program. I’m also curious about other people’s view on the DSW program with UTK (University of Tennessee, Knoxville). There seems to be little information about it on GradeCafe’s forum. I believe it started in 2012. All of their classes take place in the evenings too. Based on their catalogue, they appear to take place M-R, last about two hours each, and start at either 6:00pm or 6:30pm. I think all or nearly all are synchronous. I really enjoy the price (38k total for out of state), and I like their curriculum because it’s heavy on clinical practice with some leadership components. I would want one or two additional research methods classes in case I do apply for tenure-track positions. What do you all think of the UTK DSW program--any reasons for choosing not to apply for their program? Or others too, such as Tulane or Kentucky? I'm so happy we have this forum to connect with each other too. Thanks again for all the support and fellowship.

Hello everyone, Wishing you all luck for this year's application cycle. I do have a few updates for those browsing the forum, much like myself in past years. - UTK (University of Tennessee, Knoxville): I was accepted on March 9th, 2023 - scholarship application was due yesterday, March 19th 2023. - UA (University of Alabama): my portal still shows "Department Review in Process" - I hear denials go out fast. I also have a quick couple of questions: do you have (or know someone) with experience in UA's or UTK's DSW program? If so, what was the experience like? Looking forward to talking more about DSW's. Take good care!