Canadian 2- Year MSW Applications 2020

[rosekg]

Hi Friends, 

I was wondering if anyone could comment on what their GPA's were for getting into either UWindsor, Laurier or U of T 2 year MSW programs as well as they type of experiences they had in terms of positions and years etc. Or comment on anything that improved there application after being rejected in a previous year. 

I applied to Western, Toronto and Laurier (Online) last year and was rejected from all (-1 year work experience). I for sure improved my personal statement and have had successful job experiences since than. My GPA of JUST senior courses is a 76% and an 80% for the last 2 years with level 1,2,3 and 4 courses as well as over all GPA. I had a 4 year Honours in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and minored in Mental Health and Addictions in Society. I also completed an 8-month online certificate program in Concurrent Disorders. 

I am anxiously waiting for school responses and have applied for McMaster Post-Degree for non-BSW holders as a possible back up.  

[olivolia]

Hey!
I applied to Laurier and Western then OttawaU but for Counselling psych.

My GPA of last 20 credits is 82.5% and my last 10 is 85.8%.

I applied with 4700 hours of work/volunteer experience. probably 3500 of those are work the rest volunteering. I was a TA for 2 semesters, but didn't do a thesis or anything like that just an independent study. My work includes support worker, justice worker and case manager at agencies with developmental disabilities, mental health, dual diagnosis, homelessness, in conflict with the law etc. My volunteering is mental health, a bit at the hospital, placement with addictions, and a school club. 

My references were the program chair of the program I was in, then work supervisors I knew well! 

Western personal statement was a bit tricky this year.. very short and concise.

 

Can people who have been accepted share their stats??

[ErinCM]

On 2/21/2020 at 12:56 PM, rosekg said:

Hi Friends, 

I was wondering if anyone could comment on what their GPA's were for getting into either UWindsor, Laurier or U of T 2 year MSW programs as well as they type of experiences they had in terms of positions and years etc. Or comment on anything that improved there application after being rejected in a previous year. 

I applied to Western, Toronto and Laurier (Online) last year and was rejected from all (-1 year work experience). I for sure improved my personal statement and have had successful job experiences since than. My GPA of JUST senior courses is a 76% and an 80% for the last 2 years with level 1,2,3 and 4 courses as well as over all GPA. I had a 4 year Honours in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and minored in Mental Health and Addictions in Society. I also completed an 8-month online certificate program in Concurrent Disorders. 

I am anxiously waiting for school responses and have applied for McMaster Post-Degree for non-BSW holders as a possible back up.  

I don't know about the other programs, but the Laurier 2 year online program is incredibly competitive. Most of my classmates have at least 7 years experience. I had 10 years as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner and had 3.92 gpa for my BA with an A+ in my social research class and my independent study course. The research courses are the courses that they looked at individually so if you want to improve your application ensuring you have a really good mark in your research course would be a good start. I would suggest just rack up as much experience as you can and keep applying. You could also do your BSW first as the Advanced Standing programs tend to be less competitive. Good luck!

[rosekg]

Thanks for all of the support everyone!