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  1. I really have no desire to stay in Arizona long term. I am completely miserable her and have lived in NYC & Boston & Chicago and larger, more urban environments and have been much happier. I plan to check out BU. I have even called there and spoken to someone. Thanks for the heads up!
  2. michigan girl -- I presently go to Arizona State :-) UCLA requires the GRE but I LOVE their program and visited their campus. I was really energized by the experience, however, the GRE is a huge barrier for me since I have 5 p/t jobs and can't afford it :-( Same for Berkeley. I am going to check out BU and Simmons. It's discouraging so many schools don't offer Macro... I was really interested in SFSU.
  3. I am another future Macro student. I am really impressed with Boston College, however, their Macro program doesn't start until January and school ends in April. I just don't feel comfortable taking a job for ~6-7 months :-/
  4. I only know BCs Macro program starts in January for advanced standing.
  5. Yea, I knew it was apply to each school individually. I've basically (at this point) disqualified schools requiring the GRE. It's too much work for me right now with 5 p/t jobs, school, internship. You get the idea. So I won't be apply to any dual programs. Wish I could though
  6. It seems most of the Southern California schools require the GRE. Does anyone know of any that do not? The GRE is a huge barrier for me in terms of cost & time (I have 5 p/t jobs) but I don't want to shut the CA application door just yet. I was also considering San Francisco but I'd like to do the Macro track but it appears it's inactive due to funds but that's unclear.
  7. LeavingLV -- Honestly, I don't head up to Las Vegas often. While I don't have kids, I can relate to not being the average student. I am coming with my own family too (just a bit different). Kids absolutely puts a different spin on things. Phoenix is hot, but I am sure you are familiar with heat. Driving is nearly mandatory unless you live along the light rail (ASU Downtown is right off the rail). The summers here on campus are not terribly fun. No local coffee options within a walking radius and food is limited since the cafe downstairs has limited hours and options during the summer. The Downtown campus is unique and entirely different than Tempe. Parking is also complicated Downtown. It can get expensive, we have one $5 lot nearby but otherwise it is meters, hourly garages or parking a distance away which isn't fun in the summer. I like the experiences I have been given here but administrative staff is often overworked but I know MSWs get priority when field placements are needed. Will you be able to transfer with work? It can be hard to find a job here. I can also say the political climate leaves a lot to be desired and while I don't want to start a huge conversation about that, it can dominate much of Arizona at times. Depending on your family and the ages of your kids and your willingness to commute, ASU may be a good fit for you.
  8. LeavingLV -- I go to ASU currently and while not a MSW, I can usually answer general questions about the climate of the campus, etc. Don't know if that helps? I'm an early bird too. I visited UCLA and USC, so I like both those programs and may apply to USC. I'm undecided whether I will take the GRE but I have to get on that decision soon. Some of the schools I plan to apply to are (but am still deciding): -- UIC -- UMaryland Baltimore -- WUSTL -- U Chicago -- Penn
  9. I am 33 (will be 34 when I graduate) and understand your fears as I have similar. While I am not married (largely because I am in a same-sex relationship and it is not possible here), my girlfriend and 2 cats will be moving with me for graduate school. The CSWE website has a great list of accrediated programs searchable by state, concentrations, and certificates (however, animal assisted therapy is not listed). If you like Denver, I encourage you to still consider it (although I understand the price tag fear). I will also be seeking out a certificate, possibly a dual degree if I can get my butt in gear and do the GRE. CSWE site: http://www.cswe.org/default.aspx?id=17491 While I understand your fears since you (and I) are a bit older than your "average" student, do not let that hold you back. I truly feel we have an advantage from a lot of students since I know my focus is so much more sharp than many of my peers which are more fresh out of high school. I know what it is like to live independently of my parents and have for 15 years. I know I will be applying to UIC because their out-of-state program is less than $14k for advanced standing. I will also be applying to University of Washington because their out-of-state is $19k. I will probably be doing Macro or, if offered, a CCIP program like UW offers. I also understand the craziness--I do! But try to not let the fear parallize you.
  10. Not sure if this will help but I found a great blog by a student in the MSW program at UCLA. http://thenudgepatrol.blogspot.com/
  11. I know this is old, but I go to ASU but not the main campus. All, well 95%, of LGBT life at ASU is in Tempe which impacts the climate dramatically if you fall outside one of the majors at that campus (like for me as a social work major who goes to the Phoenix campus). I could go on and on about the climate at ASU/Phoenix, but needless to say, my experiences are such that I will be going to graduate school elsewhere.
  12. I know this is an old thread but I am a dedicated Mac user as well. I had an ancient, super old PC laptop and had 2 kittens that tore the entire middle portion of the keyboard off when they were 6 months old. My MacBook Pro is amazing. No problems, ever in the 1.5 years I've owned it. Starts quickly, easy features, you've heard it all. But I will say that if you are concerned about breakage, a lot of insurance companies offer the option to write a seperate policy for high end items--like a MacBook. I did it to mine, it costs about $30/year and if you break it, it gets stolen, you still wine on it--whatever... it will be replaced with a $0 deductible. Just something to consider if you don't want to worry about that!
  13. Thank you for that--I bookmarked it. I did a search and not many schools list social work as an option. I will have to look into if you can still apply to schools listed but their social work program is not.
  14. This is tricky for me. I have extensive experience, have taken time off of school, have worked A LOT & volunteer A LOT. Plus, I have research experience (4 projects). There is no way I can slim it down to 1 page. What gives?
  15. Anyone have more info on this?
  16. I was also thinking of Chicago. So these are my thoughts as of right now: -- One school in Washington. I liked U Washington Seattle but... 1) They require you to pay for a fingerprint background check (more $$ which I don't have--I already have our states card) & I heard their research dept isn't terribly strong. -- One in Northern California... but I heard San Fran State isn't terribly close to bus/transit lines. -- One in Southern California... haven't narrowed this one down yet. -- One in Chicago... Jane Adams at UIC was appealing for their concentration in violence studies. Not my first passion, but a passion nonetheless. -- One in Boston... Simmons I like for their MSW/MPH with Harvard. -- One in NYC--too many to chose from. Thoughts? (Fee waivers shouldn't be too much because I should be able to get waivers)
  17. arcoventry -- I am familiar with NYC. I went to Fordham for 1 year as an undergrad & it got too $$ so I thought I'd focus my monies on my masters program. Anyway, I really, really want to come to NYC to scope out the schools. But I can't afford it. I can probably afford the ticket, but not somewhere to stay on top of everything else. I support myself with paying rent, bills, my education so being able to visit campuses is out of reach. I visited UCLA and USC through a school sponsored trip, part of TRiO.
  18. So far, UCLA has been the exception. However, I think I will be pursuing a PhD at some point--which, I believe, requires the GRE regardless. Thanks for the link! I have it bookmarked.
  19. I'm stressing, about everything. I can't figure out what school--for the life of me--to apply to. I support myself--no mom, no dad--so paying for applications could become an issue too. I really don't have much help on my campus in terms of a mentor or anything. Getting in shouldn't be too much of an issue. I have a 4.0, involved in 3 (soon to be 4) research projects and am heading my own research project. Student leader, in the honors college. But none of that matters really. I want a school that fits me. I visited UCLA and USC. But UCLA doesn't offer an advanced standing option and requires the GRE. USC wasn't terribly impressive for some reason--probably because they screwed our tour appointment up. In other news, Columbia's "contemporary social issues" focus really appeals to me. I do a lot of advocacy with the homeless. I want to continue to do that. None of the focuses seem to really appeal to me aside from that one and, as I said, the help from my present campus is non-existent (they want me to stay there, I don't). My only requirement is 1) an ocean nearby & 2) good public transportation. I hate driving. I will be coming with my girlfriend and 2 cats when we leave. I'm so confused... can anyone spare some advice?
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