IvySWCu Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 4 hours ago, msw2020waiting said: I just took a look at my UChicago essay and found 2 grammar mistakes. English isn't my first language, and I'm so scared that the admissions would think I'm bad at it now. Hmm, is it an obvious mistake? Or small? I doubt a school will reject you over 2 grammatical errors. Especially if it’s something easily missable.
IvySWCu Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 9 hours ago, Liza123 said: Y'all, I had a dream last night that I was accepted to Denver...my anxiety is really getting to me lol Bahahaaha. That was me a few weeks ago! That I got accepted into CU and I kept telling my spouse that. He totally brushed it off. But it came true!
msw2020waiting Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Liza123 said: I feel like at the Master's-level, a lot of schools take a more holistic approach when reviewing applications; so hopefully they don't put too much emphasis on grammar. Making two mistakes certainly doesn't indicate being bad at a language! It's impressive alone to be bi- or multi-lingual. Thank you!! i was so anxious, but reading this made me feel better?
msw2020waiting Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Zayah said: Hmm, is it an obvious mistake? Or small? I doubt a school will reject you over 2 grammatical errors. Especially if it’s something easily missable. Thank you for your kind words! I think those were pretty obvious mistakes though.?However, there's nothing that can be done now, so I'll have to focus on coming applications! Edited January 27, 2020 by msw2020waiting
MCSW23 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, msw2020waiting said: Thank you for your kind words! I think those were pretty obvious mistakes though.?However, there's nothing that can be done now, so I'll have to focus on coming applications! For my ASU app I pretty outright forgot to change some fonts within my statement making it obvious I copy and pasted some stuff in. They didn't bat an eye I'm pretty sure. Did you have a TOEFL score you submitted? Because that's going to matter more than a couple of mistakes. I'd definitely say do not borrow trouble and don't worry incessantly until decisions. Know that many native speakers probably made mistakes too and that two in the grand scheme of things is pretty minimal. Edited January 27, 2020 by madisonc7
UT2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Heyo so I got this email from UT and I would love to hear thoughts on whether this is a positive or negative! ”Your application has gone through one review, but does not yet have a decision. It will likely go through one more review before a decision is made.”
Polcc Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, UT2020 said: Heyo so I got this email from UT and I would love to hear thoughts on whether this is a positive or negative! ”Your application has gone through one review, but does not yet have a decision. It will likely go through one more review before a decision is made.” How long ago did you apply/have you followed up with them on your application? It may just be an automated email unless you reached out personally id assume
UT2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 39 minutes ago, Polcc said: How long ago did you apply/have you followed up with them on your application? It may just be an automated email unless you reached out personally id assume I applied back in November and it was a personal email, as I had reached out!
SMLDC Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 This weekend, I was accepted at UChicago with a half-tuition scholarship. Still haven't heard from most places and only have 1 scholarship decision so far. Seems like there's interest in seeing timelines for submission to acceptance, so I'm sharing my roster, which is in line with what we've heard from others. All are MSW programs (clinical) with the exception of George Washington University, which is a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Accepted: UChicago (applied 12/1, accepted 1/25), UMichigan (applied 12/1, accepted 1/13), Ohio State (applied 12/1, accepted 12/13) Waiting to Hear Back: GWU (11/22), Columbia (12/1), Smith College (1/5), Boston Univ (1/10), University of Pittsburgh (1/20), UPenn (1/25) IvySWCu and katp 2
Polcc Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, UT2020 said: I applied back in November and it was a personal email, as I had reached out! Id assume that's pretty standard response, seems neutral to me! UT2020 1
Polcc Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) Has anyone applied for MSW program twice? I was denied by 2 schools in 2018 right out of undergrad, took 1.5 years off to work (same place had my BSW internship) and have a new and 100% improved SOP. Still nervous about my chances seeing as they denied me once before...anyone similar issues? Should I be applying to other schools *if* i get denied again..? It's difficult because I'd then have to go out of state Edited January 27, 2020 by Polcc
mswanxiety Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 anyone heard back from UMich about fin aid and scholarships? They're the only one of my top choices that I'm waiting to hear from...
SMLDC Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 40 minutes ago, mswanxiety said: anyone heard back from UMich about fin aid and scholarships? They're the only one of my top choices that I'm waiting to hear from... No word on UMich scholarships or other financial aid. mswanxiety 1
IvySWCu Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Polcc said: Has anyone applied for MSW program twice? I was denied by 2 schools in 2018 right out of undergrad, took 1.5 years off to work (same place had my BSW internship) and have a new and 100% improved SOP. Still nervous about my chances seeing as they denied me once before...anyone similar issues? Should I be applying to other schools *if* i get denied again..? It's difficult because I'd then have to go out of state A friend of mine was rejected the first time by UC, applied the second year and got in! So you totally encouraged to apply again if you have more experience. It also depends on the pool of candidates you were applying against the first time around. I think you should definitely go for it! Polcc 1
Polcc Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 33 minutes ago, Zayah said: A friend of mine was rejected the first time by UC, applied the second year and got in! So you totally encouraged to apply again if you have more experience. It also depends on the pool of candidates you were applying against the first time around. I think you should definitely go for it! Thank you!! Yes I applied to both again and am waiting to hear back ? I'm doing advanced standing so if this doesn't turn around well I'll prob try 2 year
Liza123 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 I received my official letter from UMich today! It came in email. I only heard back on the 16th, so I imagine those who heard earlier will also be getting the letter soon. I'm a little confused though - I can't find the respond-by date anywhere, not even in my portal? As for financial aid - it said in the letter that that information will be coming separately. I'm a little concerned though, because for some reason I didn't complete the financial aid portion on the application, but i did just submit my Fasfa...hopefully I'll be offered something. katp 1
IvySWCu Posted January 27, 2020 Author Posted January 27, 2020 2 hours ago, SMLDC said: This weekend, I was accepted at UChicago with a half-tuition scholarship. Still haven't heard from most places and only have 1 scholarship decision so far. Seems like there's interest in seeing timelines for submission to acceptance, so I'm sharing my roster, which is in line with what we've heard from others. All are MSW programs (clinical) with the exception of George Washington University, which is a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Accepted: UChicago (applied 12/1, accepted 1/25), UMichigan (applied 12/1, accepted 1/13), Ohio State (applied 12/1, accepted 12/13) Waiting to Hear Back: GWU (11/22), Columbia (12/1), Smith College (1/5), Boston Univ (1/10), University of Pittsburgh (1/20), UPenn (1/25) Congrats!!! SMLDC 1
katp Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, Liza123 said: I received my official letter from UMich today! It came in email. I only heard back on the 16th, so I imagine those who heard earlier will also be getting the letter soon. I'm a little confused though - I can't find the respond-by date anywhere, not even in my portal? As for financial aid - it said in the letter that that information will be coming separately. I'm a little concerned though, because for some reason I didn't complete the financial aid portion on the application, but i did just submit my Fasfa...hopefully I'll be offered something. weird on the respond-by date! mine was in the pdf attachment (but doesn't seem to show up anywhere else?) so if they didn't include it there maybe email them back and ask?
SMLDC Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 30 minutes ago, Liza123 said: I received my official letter from UMich today! It came in email. I only heard back on the 16th, so I imagine those who heard earlier will also be getting the letter soon. I'm a little confused though - I can't find the respond-by date anywhere, not even in my portal? As for financial aid - it said in the letter that that information will be coming separately. I'm a little concerned though, because for some reason I didn't complete the financial aid portion on the application, but i did just submit my Fasfa...hopefully I'll be offered something. I received my official letter last week, and my letter says March 30. Re: financial aid, maybe reach out to the SSW financial aid folks to talk through that situation?
SMLDC Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, SMLDC said: I received my official letter last week, and my letter says March 30. Re: financial aid, maybe reach out to the SSW financial aid folks to talk through that situation? I should also add that I was accepted to the MicroMasters program (12 months). That could maybe impact the timeline I was given.
jessicaeec Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, SMLDC said: This weekend, I was accepted at UChicago with a half-tuition scholarship. Still haven't heard from most places and only have 1 scholarship decision so far. Seems like there's interest in seeing timelines for submission to acceptance, so I'm sharing my roster, which is in line with what we've heard from others. All are MSW programs (clinical) with the exception of George Washington University, which is a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Accepted: UChicago (applied 12/1, accepted 1/25), UMichigan (applied 12/1, accepted 1/13), Ohio State (applied 12/1, accepted 12/13) Waiting to Hear Back: GWU (11/22), Columbia (12/1), Smith College (1/5), Boston Univ (1/10), University of Pittsburgh (1/20), UPenn (1/25) Hello! Im also waiting to hear back from UChi, did they send you an acceptance email? I applied for the January Deadline and still haven't received an email saying if they have received my application. Thankyou!
mswanxiety Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 enroll by date is also 3/30 for me as well which is earlier than other schools and I know about aid from them.
Liza123 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, katp said: weird on the respond-by date! mine was in the pdf attachment (but doesn't seem to show up anywhere else?) so if they didn't include it there maybe email them back and ask? Wow, this is what I get for not reading fully...it actually does say that! March 30th as well! Thank goodness. katp 1
ClJones95 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Polcc said: Has anyone applied for MSW program twice? I was denied by 2 schools in 2018 right out of undergrad, took 1.5 years off to work (same place had my BSW internship) and have a new and 100% improved SOP. Still nervous about my chances seeing as they denied me once before...anyone similar issues? Should I be applying to other schools *if* i get denied again..? It's difficult because I'd then have to go out of state I did. I graduated is 2017, applied to Michigan State last year (2019) and was denied. I applied again this application cycle and was accepted, I also applied to 2 other in state schools just in-case and was accepted to all of them. I however was applying to the 2 year program as I don't have a BSW. I feel as though my application was not great in the 2019 cycle, rereading my essay after I was denied- I can tell I definitely rushed it. This cycle I took a lot more time and had more eyes look over my essay, along with another years work experience in nonprofit.
Polcc Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, ClJones95 said: I did. I graduated is 2017, applied to Michigan State last year (2019) and was denied. I applied again this application cycle and was accepted, I also applied to 2 other in state schools just in-case and was accepted to all of them. I however was applying to the 2 year program as I don't have a BSW. I feel as though my application was not great in the 2019 cycle, rereading my essay after I was denied- I can tell I definitely rushed it. This cycle I took a lot more time and had more eyes look over my essay, along with another years work experience in nonprofit. Oohh great, congrats! Same with my essay too, I had more time with it and more people reviewed it. I also have my LSW now so I'm hoping that helps ClJones95 1
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