Do BSW or improve GPA for MSW?

[Kristine]

Hello all,

Congrats to all those applicants that have been accepted, and fingers crossed for those waiting to be accepted into programs.

I have been lurking here for a bit, and want to get an MSW but am looking at my options realistically. I have a 4 year BA from U of Toronto in another field with a poor GPA (71%). This GPA will not get me into a 2 year MSW. Would it be better to take online courses to improve my GPA, and then apply with a higher GPA (which would be really nerve wracking if I didn't get in), or should I do a BSW that is 3 years part time, and hopefully get good grades in that, which will open the door for more 1 year MSW programs to apply to? I just think the application stress and fear of rejection, from applying over and over would really get to me. I have an SSW from George Brown as well.
Thank you!