SimonettaSeeker

Can I just say that I cannot wait for this waiting to be over. It seems like all I am doing right now is alternating between my list of schools, college websites, the results posting area here, and this message board.  I just want to know, so I can start planning the rest of my life, but at the same time I'd rather wait if that means the likelihood of more positive results. Gah! Thanks for listening

Another Monday! Best wishes to everyone this week   . May we all receive some good news! 

Hi all!

I received a call from one of my programs, and I was accepted! I am still eagerly awaiting my other two programs so I can make my decision, but I am so incredibly relieved and happy. Hope you all hear good news next week

Ashley

When I was completeing applications, I honestly believed that every school I applied to was one that I would be thrilled to go to. However, the longer I wait, the more I think about it and now I don't even know. I know I've said this before, but I just want to start hearing back from schools!

Hello all, I applied Early Decision for DEC 31 deadline for upenn for MSW, secured an interview and got tickets/hotel and have been preparing for my interview....well, last night I attended an online info session in which they told me that last year they let in only 20% of all applicants!!!! I am so sad and feel so stupid....I have been emailing professors since October, applied extra early with a voucher from the dean and have been preparing for the interview like crazy...but how can i possibly  have any hope with those odds?!! any advice,??? should I just ignore and it try my best? I feel so stupid, not knowing what I was up against....

awwww... that is just so sweet. I can't decide who's lovelier - grandma or hubby - you are both two lucky human beings!

If you don't want to travel very far, then here is a good rule of thumb: apply to schools within a 600-mile radius. If extenuating circumstances occur unpredictably, you can return home within 12 hours. Consider social work programs in metropolitan areas since they will offer more fieldwork placements (e.g., Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.)

If your desired plan is social work, then finish your human services concentration, transfer to a four-year institution where you can obtain your BSW, and enroll in an advanced-standing MSW program following college graduation. The MSW is becoming the entry-level administrative degree. The MSW also offers a higher salary (over $35,000 for entry-level jobs). Get it soon rather than delay it.

Hi

I too have applied for PhD...in SUNY Buffalo, Rutgers, St Louis and Seattle. Got accepted to SUNY Buffalo but thats only because they have 4 deadlines and make decisions within 4 weeks of every deadline and I had applied to their November deadline....every other school i think will take until early March. The wait is killing no? And one wishes there were more people here applying to PhD!!!! So we could also share our experiences.

Best of luck!!!!

It must be great to know you got accepted.  Good luck on your other schools!  I contacted Denver because they also had two deadlines, but they said they usually let people know in February.  Guess it will all just be a waiting game.

I have an MPH and am applying to (mainly) public health PhD programs, but I also applied to Washington University's social work PhD program because of its public health research/academics. I got an email from them today inviting me to come interview at the end of February! Other than that, I haven't heard from any other schools, and don't really expect to until the end of February or sometime in March. 

Ah yes! I wrote to them too...and they told me I was not short listed! Congratulations to you! It seems like a good fit for you. In case anyone here is interested Seattle UW told me that they will decide first round by Feb end and then ask them to meet and then make final decisions....sucks! feels like its going to take forever...its pretty killing the wait....im now down to waiting to hear from just Seattle and Rutgers both of which I dont think will get back to me before a month!