asr13b Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Mentalhealthgirl1 said: Congrats! What are your stats?! Thank you! Double major in psychology and women's studies, 3.8 GPA. 2 years of answering crisis hotlines while in school, and postgrad I've been working as a sexual assault victim advocate for 1.5 years and counting. I also did 3 years of undergrad research and taught a weekly colloquium to freshman students for a semester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormelody Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/11/2019 at 4:42 PM, norvos90004 said: Congrats! Thanks! You all are so nice! I hope you all get the acceptances you're hoping for soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sef817 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Hi everyone! I’ve been lurking on these forums for a couple weeks and figured it was time to contribute. I applied to University of Michigan, NYU, Columbia, Boston College, Boston University, University of Texas Austin, UC Berkeley, and Portland State. I’ve been accepted to NYU and University of Michigan so far. I’m a little nervous because NYU wants a deposit by the first week of February. From what I saw on the forums last year it seems like it’s common to ask for an extension but I’m scared to push it… can anyone speak to this? doctormelody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, sef817 said: Hi everyone! I’ve been lurking on these forums for a couple weeks and figured it was time to contribute. I applied to University of Michigan, NYU, Columbia, Boston College, Boston University, University of Texas Austin, UC Berkeley, and Portland State. I’ve been accepted to NYU and University of Michigan so far. I’m a little nervous because NYU wants a deposit by the first week of February. From what I saw on the forums last year it seems like it’s common to ask for an extension but I’m scared to push it… can anyone speak to this? When did you apply to NYU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Just now, Capturedvitality said: When did you apply to NYU? Also congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjs12220 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Just got an email from UMich to set up a time for an interview. Otherwise, all nothing from UVM or BC. Congrats to everyone hearing back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegXD Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 @A.E.S Thank you! I will hopefully receive news soon! @miler95 Thank you! I'm so happy I got this far and had the chance to interview. I am in state. I'm actually only 30 minutes away from the school! I'm pretty familiar with Ann Arbor too. The interview was a little nerve-wracking but the questions were pretty straight forward. I did fumble on one question but I was very nervous and I'm sure they could tell. It's so scary to interview for something that could change your life. I'm only applying to one other school, a local school (Eastern Michigan University) because moving is not an option for me. doctormelody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sef817 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 16 hours ago, Capturedvitality said: Also congrats! Thank you! I turned in my app on November 14 but one of my LORs took longer so the app wasn’t complete until November 29. I was accepted on December 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 44 minutes ago, sef817 said: Thank you! I turned in my app on November 14 but one of my LORs took longer so the app wasn’t complete until November 29. I was accepted on December 13. Are you applying for the day program full time? What location? I just applied on Jan 9th so I have a bit to wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddd777 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 this question is for anyone who applied to NYU and Hunter? How long after submitting your application did you get a notification that your application has been completed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sef817 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Capturedvitality said: Are you applying for the day program full time? What location? I just applied on Jan 9th so I have a bit to wait! Yes! The main campus. Good luck! I’ll be crossing my fingers for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 39 minutes ago, sef817 said: Yes! The main campus. Good luck! I’ll be crossing my fingers for you YayyYay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormelody Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Not strictly about applications but I just finished the FAFSA! So glad that’s done. Idk why but I always get so nervous with stuff like that where you basically have to swear upon pain of death that everything you’re saying is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. I would obviously never lie on a form like that but I’m always terrified that I made a mistake somewhere, it’s so annoying. Does anyone else have this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yve_ Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) Hi everyone. I’m a senior BSW student applying for the Advanced Standing tracking. Hopefully we can find each other in this forum and neurotically obsess over our app submissions lol Edited January 16, 2019 by Yve_ doctormelody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecspringer Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Has anyone applied to the University of Denver or Colorado State? I applied to both a month ago and I don't know how much longer I can stand not knowing! doctormelody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormelody Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Does anyone have any advice on how to stop obsessing about grad school? I sent an email to someone at Pitt today and they haven’t responded yet. I feel like I can’t even enjoy the weekend because I just want it to be Monday so I have a chance of getting a response. I check the mail multiple times a day hoping to see scholarship info (or just any info, really, the letter on the online portal was quite vague). I’m on here all the time. I check threads that aren’t even relevant to me because I’m just desperate for some kind of distraction. It’s getting to the point where it’s annoying my partner and interfering with my life but I just can’t seem to stop. Yve_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yve_ Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Hi @doctormelody. I have been in the same rut as you. This waiting process can be frustrating because in some way that email was more than just wanting a response. Everyone who has been brave enough to put themselves out there to these admissions committees are facing a threatened sense of self efficacy. We’re allowing others to judge our work and work ethic. Even possibly fearing that we may not be good enough, that we messed up somewhere in the application, or just worried about rejection. Which we can feel as someone judging our personhood. I just want to say in bold words: WE ARE MORE THAN OUR GRADES AND EXPERIENCES. For me, I have been thinking a lot about why am I so worried. Because I know I can get into all of the schools I applied to - I just have to be patient and wait. The way I have been trying to ease some of this impatience is by watching YouTube or exercise. I’m currently in fieldwork so I’m looking for opportunities to do some process recordings before the start of the semester. Just keep busy and moderate your time on here. Try to dwindle the amount of time you spend on here and if you need to vent, come back and do so, just with self-control and moderation. I hope I was helpful. Please anyone add to the possible ways of moderating our time, I sure know I don’t have all the answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormelody Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Yve_ said: Hi @doctormelody. I have been in the same rut as you. This waiting process can be frustrating because in some way that email was more than just wanting a response. Everyone who has been brave enough to put themselves out there to these admissions committees are facing a threatened sense of self efficacy. We’re allowing others to judge our work and work ethic. Even possibly fearing that we may not be good enough, that we messed up somewhere in the application, or just worried about rejection. Which we can feel as someone judging our personhood. I just want to say in bold words: WE ARE MORE THAN OUR GRADES AND EXPERIENCES. For me, I have been thinking a lot about why am I so worried. Because I know I can get into all of the schools I applied to - I just have to be patient and wait. The way I have been trying to ease some of this impatience is by watching YouTube or exercise. I’m currently in fieldwork so I’m looking for opportunities to do some process recordings before the start of the semester. Just keep busy and moderate your time on here. Try to dwindle the amount of time you spend on here and if you need to vent, come back and do so, just with self-control and moderation. I hope I was helpful. Please anyone add to the possible ways of moderating our time, I sure know I don’t have all the answers. Thank you so much, this is really helpful. Honestly it helps to know just that others are or have been in the same boat, but when it gets to the point of re-reading threads I’ve already read ten times, I think maybe I need to take a step back. I also like what you said about self-efficacy and how we are all more than our grades/experiences/ etc. It’s so hard to remember sometimes, but it’s so important. Best of luck to you with all of your applications, and thanks again for responding. Edited January 19, 2019 by doctormelody Yve_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliseero Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hey all! Recently heard back from Univ Illinois-Chicago (only 3 days after I submitted my app-- surprised at the quick turnaround!!) and I was accepted to the fulltime program. They want a decision by 1/31, but the rest of my apps aren't even due before then, let alone hearing back from anywhere else! I asked for an extension and it sounds like basically no if you want the opportunity to apply for financial aid, which must be done after you confirm intent to attend and the final deadline is 2/15. Any thoughts on what to do from here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, eliseero said: Hey all! Recently heard back from Univ Illinois-Chicago (only 3 days after I submitted my app-- surprised at the quick turnaround!!) and I was accepted to the fulltime program. They want a decision by 1/31, but the rest of my apps aren't even due before then, let alone hearing back from anywhere else! I asked for an extension and it sounds like basically no if you want the opportunity to apply for financial aid, which must be done after you confirm intent to attend and the final deadline is 2/15. Any thoughts on what to do from here? Man that is tough. What are the other schools you have applied for? I applied to 5 schools some 1.5 months ago and have heard nothing yet so that is crazy only 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliseero Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Capturedvitality said: Man that is tough. What are the other schools you have applied for? I applied to 5 schools some 1.5 months ago and have heard nothing yet so that is crazy only 3 days. I applied to Rutgers and SUNY Albany and am still working on my applications for Hunter, Syracuse, Case Western, and Univ Maryland-Baltimore. Yes 1.5+ months seems more like the timeline I would expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormelody Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Does anyone know of online programs that offer scholarships? Or just cheaper MSW programs in general? Pitt is my first choice but they gave me so little money that I don't know if I can make this work. I'm so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, eliseero said: I applied to Rutgers and SUNY Albany and am still working on my applications for Hunter, Syracuse, Case Western, and Univ Maryland-Baltimore. Yes 1.5+ months seems more like the timeline I would expect! My cousin goes to U of MD for MSW not the Baltimore location but loves it. Good of luck on the rest of the schools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capturedvitality Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, doctormelody said: Does anyone know of online programs that offer scholarships? Or just cheaper MSW programs in general? Pitt is my first choice but they gave me so little money that I don't know if I can make this work. I'm so sad. Have you looked at the public service loan forgiveness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctormelody Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Capturedvitality said: Have you looked at the public service loan forgiveness? Yeah. It seems like a great program but there are some issues that make me very wary of relying on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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