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  1. Thanks to everyone for posting such helpful comments A bit of background: I received my BSW years ago and have been working in the field for well over a decade. When I graduated, I wasn't thinking about getting my MSW--call it a combination of poor future planning, immaturity and burn out. My grades were not impressive but I was content to graduate with a B-. Fast forward and here I am, all grown up, all mature and all eager to get my learn-on! I applied to the 3 local schools in my area. Unlike in the USA, we in Canada dont have quite as much selection between schools. The standards are high for all of them and what I learned is that if you dont have that basic B average, they wont even look at your application, no matter what else you bring to the table. I spoke with the admin secretary at one on the schools and confirmed that the only area I'm really lacking in is my Gpa. So now I have registered for courses for the first time since the 90's and hope to pull up my average. As far as experience goes, I have a ton of it. Part of why I want/need to get my MSW is because I've hit a ceiling in terms of what I can do with my BSW. Another question, are there a lot of older students in MSW classes or are they all mostly recent grads?
  2. So I have ridden the application wave. First with the application anxiety of where to apply, then the brief but welcome relief of getting all documents in on time. This leading to giddy anticipation of getting in to my top schools only to be met by deafening silence from adcomms. Then finally, getting the news that this year was a bust. At first, I didn't think I could possibly go through this again. It almost seems masochistic to do this to yourself twice..or more. Which leads me to this post.....how many of you have applied more than once? Are odds better the second time around? Do schools recognize perseverance?
  3. Sorry to hear that. Was it your first choice? Did you also apply elsewhere? Good luck with your other choices. It's hard to get rejected but hang in there!
  4. Thanks so much for this post! Very helpful for those of us who are going the advanced standing route. When you say that the UofT program is not very 'personal', can you give a specific example? I assumed that most MSW programs are a bit stand-off-ish..
  5. Where are you looking on FB? I haven't even thought of trolling over there! lol
  6. I second that! I completed my BSW years ago and still draw on learning from back then now in my professional career. It really is a win-win situation
  7. I'm also laughing because I LOVE Dexter! No worries, I totally get the fascination
  8. IAs confusing as it seems, it does sounds like school is your first priority and employment is a backup. As you know, even if you apply to a job where the posting ends today, they will not likely start interviewing for another two weeks. After that, there is more delay as they do second interviews. By then, you should have a pretty good handle on where you will be headed/not headed for school and you will not be forced to awkward situations. As hard as it is, remember that options dont end with the ones you can see in front of you now. Really, it sounds like you will most definitely go to school in the fall (I cant imagine the BSW option being a bust). If the unimaginable happens and you dont get in anywhere, then more job options will pop up, guaranteed. Hang in there....everything ALWAYS has a way of sorting itself out in then end...
  9. Thanks Oseirus! I'm actually okay with being rejected this year. I kind of knew it would happen so I braced myself for it. I have finally made peace with the fact that I goofed off during undergrad and ultimately closed doors in the process. Next year will be different--I think I will be a lot more emotional about this process. As long as I get at least a high B+, I should be able to get in somewhere. For you, will you only go where the funding is good or are you opting for your top choice regardless of funding?
  10. All of my questions have been answered and I am now aiming for 2013 admission. So why am I still on here? It seems that I am caught in the emotions of all of you sitting on the edge of your seats waiting to hear back. In a perfect world, we'd all get in somewhere. Someone would see our endless potential and eagerly pull out a blank check to cover all expenses, just so we could fullfill our dreams of higher education. Unfortunately, life ain't like that... April cant come fast enough, it seems! Good luck guys. I'm looking forward to reading some great acceptance stories as a precursor to my own for next year
  11. I just have to say, I find it totally hilarious that a future social worker is calling themselves DexterMorgan!
  12. Firstly, I agree with Ladybug3. Once you meet the requirements (and both of you seem to well exceed them), it is based on factors that you wouldn't necessarily consider or know about. Indeed, time will tell-- the finish line is right there in the distance, hang in there! Re: your question. I actually have my BSW and have been a registered social worker for quite some time now. Getting an MSW is just a natural progession, I guess. I got into this field because I wanted to work with people. I was always quite clear about what I wanted to do so that is why I went straight to the BSW. I always find it interesting why people gravitate to this field as well...especially after having done something seemingly totally unrelated in undergrad!
  13. Congrats on your acceptance to Carleton! Regarding your question about 'chances', do you just need confirmation that you are a good candidate or are you truly worried that you will not be accepted to your other two schools? Because you seem to have the right mix of academic achievement and experience, I would assume that it is just a matter of 'fit'. Good luck!
  14. Thursday....it's good that you have a date. It seems like most people are just waiting..waiting...waiting..with no end in sight. This process is so ugly
  15. Would that be in April? That seems like a really long time to wait to hear back about decision and/or funding.
  16. It's MONDAY!!! Anybody hear back yet?
  17. Thank you! Thank you! ...Now you know how I feel when I read YOUR posts! Thank you! And thanks for posting this, I love it! Guys, thank you so much for your kind comments. Reading them made my day, really. Sometimes your written 'voice' doesn't always convey the message you want to send. I am so glad that what I wrote came across the way I was hoping.
  18. Self care is so very important under stressful conditions. Sometimes it is important to take a step back from the situation and gain some important perspective. You may get in, you may not. You may have to make some tough decisions in the next few weeks or you may not. But no matter what, there will not be a scenario that you CANT handle. In the larger scheme of things, this is just one hurdle in your life and believe it or not, it will not be your biggest. It just feels like it because you are in the 'here and now'. If you look back at your life, consider all of your accomplishments. I'm willing to bet that you can think of several examples where you had to do something at least twice to get it right--whether it was learning to ride a bike or perfecting an academic achievement, it took time and patience to get it right. You still have plenty of time to hear back from your schools. If you get in, that is wonderful. If you dont, it is not the end of the world. If it helps, think about your plan 'B'. Although it sucks to get rejected, knowing that you can do something about it is empowering and motivating. Most importantly, remember that getting into the perfect grad school does not define you as a person nor should it measure your sense of self worth. It is just one aspect of 'you'. If you get in, be proud because you have every right to be. If you dont get in, be persistent and know that you can and should reapply. And, be proud. This process is not for the faint of heart and getting this far says a lot about you as a person, regardless of the result. Good luck! Please eat something and get a good night's sleep!
  19. Congrats on the acceptance!! Do you still have decisions pending?
  20. Only 29??! You're a baby! Hang in there Oseirus, it's only March 9th! All will be revealed in time, young grasshopper.
  21. I guess it depends on how much you want to go to those schools. If there is nothing indicated by the school which would discourage reapplying, I dont see what the problem would be. Sure, it would be awkward--for you, not them. I think they would see it as a sign of perserverence and determination. Good qualities in a candidate, no? Again, I want to stress that this is my personal opinion. I'm sure there are many others reading this thread who are much more informed in this area than me. Personally, if I had my heart set on going to a specific school, I would reapply. However, I would make sure that I took a thorough look at what I missed this time around. For instance, was it an issue of 'fit'? Did I not have enough research experience? Or was it simply a case of the school not having enough slots? Whatever the reason, I would work on that aspect and highlight it on my next application. Really, what is the worst thing that could happen? You dont get an interview again? For me, I could live with that easier than missing a chance to study at my top school.
  22. It sounds like you will have a very strong application next year! That is very promising You know, many people (around the 25% range, I think I read somewhere) dont get admitted after the interview stage. Sorry if this is a naive question, but knowing how much your application will improve by next year, why would you not re-apply to your top choices? With your completed research/publications etc, I assume that you could highlight a better fit with your top choices next time around, no??
  23. Actually, only the first rejection stung. Immediately after, I didn't think I would have the mental strength to go through this again. But really, much of the work has been done. I have a SOP(...it is much easier to edit than to write one from scratch). I have my references who would be happy to provide another letter next year, and I am going to enroll in classes to pull up my Gpa...etc etc. After I put things in perspective, I relaxed and started thinking about next year. Also, it is a bit easier to digest knowing that many highly qualified people end up applying a second time. Good luck to you! Really, it is not the end of the world to get rejected. Life goes on. If you are not successful this year, your application will only get stronger next year. But hang in there--still lots of time to hear good news
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