Hunter College MSW program (Fall 2018). Who applied? Who got interview dates? Acceptances?

[Raquay]

How long does it usually to take to hear back about an interview date after your application is completed/submitted to the Hunter College MSW program? My application was completed a few days ago. Wondering how long to hear about an interview date. 

[TeacherTurningSocialWorker]

My timeline has been like this: submitted application on 2/8/18. References finally came through on 3/8, received email that my application is complete on 3/9. Received request for interview on 3/13. Interviewed 4/2. Accepted 4/4.

Have seen that it really varies for most people. Some people applied in January and still haven't heard back...

Good luck!

[cfabre]

This is my timeline: my application was submitted 2/4/2018 and it was completed 2/7/2018. I received an email for an interview on 3/1 and scheduled the interview for 3/7. But because of a snow storm it was rescheduled for 3/19/2018. I haven't heard back yet. It seems hunter is very slow with everything unfortunately. 

[Zyra]

This is my timeline: Application was submitted 3/9/2018 and the recommendations were completed on 3/16/2018. I received an email for an interview on 3/20/2018. I scheduled for an interview on 3/26/2018. I have not heard back since. I was told it would take roughly two weeks, but I heard of students waiting at least a month.  I keep checking my application every day and it still says " Pending Interview" 

[Raquay]

9 hours ago, TeacherTurningSocialWorker said:

My timeline has been like this: submitted application on 2/8/18. References finally came through on 3/8, received email that my application is complete on 3/9. Received request for interview on 3/13. Interviewed 4/2. Accepted 4/4.

Have seen that it really varies for most people. Some people applied in January and still haven't heard back...

Good luck!

Thanks for replying and the insight! How was the interview process? Was it hard and what kind of questions did they ask? 

[Raquay]

9 hours ago, cfabre said:

This is my timeline: my application was submitted 2/4/2018 and it was completed 2/7/2018. I received an email for an interview on 3/1 and scheduled the interview for 3/7. But because of a snow storm it was rescheduled for 3/19/2018. I haven't heard back yet. It seems hunter is very slow with everything unfortunately. 

Thank you, this was helpful! How was your interview?

[Raquay]

5 hours ago, Zyra said:

This is my timeline: Application was submitted 3/9/2018 and the recommendations were completed on 3/16/2018. I received an email for an interview on 3/20/2018. I scheduled for an interview on 3/26/2018. I have not heard back since. I was told it would take roughly two weeks, but I heard of students waiting at least a month.  I keep checking my application every day and it still says " Pending Interview" 

How long was your interview? is it a group interview? and did you try calling them?

[TeacherTurningSocialWorker]

46 minutes ago, Raquay said:

Thanks for replying and the insight! How was the interview process? Was it hard and what kind of questions did they ask? 

Not difficult at all. Just be prepared to answer potential follow up questions when answering why hunter, why social work, and your related experience. If you’re a career changer (like me), make the connection clear (if that applies) or make the moment you knew social work was a better fit clear.

you also get a writing sample- a bit dense, but not difficult.

my best advice is to be yourself. Sell yourself while still being yourself. I could tell my whole group was nervous, but it ended up feeling more like a conversation. Also show that you can listen to your peers and be succinct and clear in your answers!

good luck!

 

[cfabre]

14 hours ago, Raquay said:

Thank you, this was helpful! How was your interview?

They asked about 3 questions. Why social work? Whats your cultural experience? and to to discuss what ifs scenarios? 

[Raquay]

On 4/7/2018 at 12:02 PM, cfabre said:

They asked about 3 questions. Why social work? Whats your cultural experience? and to to discuss what ifs scenarios? 

Thank you!

[Zyra]

Hi everyone,

I got accepted today!! I received an email that final decision was posted online! 

[Raquay]

20 hours ago, Zyra said:

Hi everyone,

I got accepted today!! I received an email that final decision was posted online! 

OMG yay! How was the interview? What did they ask you? =) Congrats!!!!

[Raquay]

On 4/6/2018 at 9:59 PM, TeacherTurningSocialWorker said:

Not difficult at all. Just be prepared to answer potential follow up questions when answering why hunter, why social work, and your related experience. If you’re a career changer (like me), make the connection clear (if that applies) or make the moment you knew social work was a better fit clear.

you also get a writing sample- a bit dense, but not difficult.

my best advice is to be yourself. Sell yourself while still being yourself. I could tell my whole group was nervous, but it ended up feeling more like a conversation. Also show that you can listen to your peers and be succinct and clear in your answers!

good luck!

 

Thank you!

[info.mentalhealth]

hello All! 

I submitted my application 2/1 for Hunter MSW (clinical 2 year program). i check today 2/5 for an update and my application says "incomplete: missing transcripts" which is wrong because i submitted EVERYTHING including recommendation letter.  Has anyone else had/ have this issue? what should i do? could it be because my official transcripts haven't been submitted yet? ( this is need only upon acceptance)

 

Also, what are my chances of being accepted

stats: 3.4 gpa/ 3.8 gpa in my sociology major. One volunteer experience (feeding the homeless). 3 recommendations from prior professors. I'm a certified Mental health First aider through the "ThriveNYC" program.  I have no work experience in the field but i expressed my commitment/ strengths to the field of clinical social work in my statement of purpose.