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I agree with TheCrow. I've applied to CSULB, CSULA, CSUDH & USC with a cumulative GPA of 2.9 and surprise, surprise I was waitlisted at all schools except for USC. I believe because CSU's receive a much higher number of applicants. I sent in the same letters of rec, the same resume and virtually the same PS. Though I have to admit I definitely underestimated the competitiveness of CSU programs. I would highly recommend taking the GRE if post-graduate courses aren't accounted into your GPA (though I would take it even if this wasn't the case). Unfortunately, you'll have to work that much harder to prove you will be successful in the program. If you've worked closely with program directors, clinical directors, senior case managers etc. and they can write awesome LOR's for you, dooo it! FYI I decided not to attend USC because, come on! 90,000+ in debt? Pssh not for a social work degree. So now i'm gearing up to take the GRE and reapply. Good luck!

Do you mind sharing some stats? Congrats!!

There are a TON of places to volunteer at in the Los Angeles area, you just have to look. I, personally, volunteered at the downtown's women center and at a shelter for women and children who were survivors of domestic violence. You can also try working at a group home, those types of places are always hiring it seems. http://volunteerlosangeles.org/ https://www.volunteermatch.org/search?l=Los+Angeles%2C+CA%2C+USA http://www.laworks.com/

I believe they don't even begin to review your application until it is considered 'complete'. Since you had a few things missing, it probably didn't get reviewed until after you turned in all your missing items. I would follow up, just to be sure.

How, if I may ask, were you able to receive a full ride? Was there a specific scholarship for SFSU you applied to?

Hi MSW03 I pm'd you! I'd really appreciate it if you could take a look! Thanks!

I, too, was accepted to USC and after MUCH, MUCH deliberation (i mean a LOT of hair tearing) I decided it just logically didn't make any sense to attend there given the 90+ tuition (not including the interest rate you'll accumulate over the years). I spoke to professors at state schools, current USC students and read a TON of articles related to this topic. After speaking to current students, however, it made my choice easier as all they could really base their choice on was "the name" and the "network". Personally, the cons outweighed the pros. After speaking to my former supervisor while volunteering at women's center she made the following point: We're all going in to social services, this is a given. We will all receive those three letters after our name. If a company/organization is placing that much value on the school you went to rather than the experience and skills you bring forth, is it really a company you'd want to work for? THAT was my 'aha' moment and I decided to decline their offer and spruce up my resume and reapply to local state schools who are just as good (states schools are much more competitive it appears). However, If USC is really your dream school (it offers your specialization, professor you'd like to research under,etc.) then there's no other choice but to suck it up and live with the price tag. I recommend reading the following topics: <------- This is a professors point of view. Highly recommend that one.

.....Anyone?

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone attended the informational meetings these past few months at CSULB and if so, did they speak about their proposed new areas of study including child and family well-being, adulthood and aging and integrated health? I am very eager to find out more about this! Anyone attend? Thanks!

waah received a letter today regarding my admission status: no go. It really sucks to have waited this long.

Congrats!! Eeek! I hope I hear back soon..

Congrats!!!

This could be good news for you! I was waitlisted at CSULB and then not offered admission after a couple months; this might be that they feel you're a really good candidate and are holding out for people to decline offers. It's a pure waiting game at this point.

Have you contacted them at all? You might want to follow up for good measure (if you haven't already). I've been waitlisted at CSUDH since May and i emailed them regarding my status on the waitlist and an approximate time that I would hear back. They let me know that decisions could go well into late July early August.

Oh wow, thanks for the info! Does he know if he is high up on the list?

STILL WAITING...registration already took place, I wonder how they'll work that out.

If we didn't apply for the stipend the first year, could we apply for the second year or is it a one chance deal?

Nothing yet, but I am seriously hoping for the best!!

Have you heard back ?

Yes, this was for CSUDH. They are VERY helpful and respond in a very timely manner. I've emailed a few times and they've answered within a few days.

Sheesh! CSULB is a tough program to get into !

Received an email today stating I was not offered admission at CSULB. Blah. CSUDH its up to youuuuu!

Congratulations! & thank you!

Just wondering if anyone was wait listed and then later offered admission? I've been wait listed at CSULB and CSUDH and crossing every limb for luck!

It was the first week of February. Hopefully i'm not waiting for too long..