tea latte 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, JenD said: That is true. I just want to hear something. I wonder if all acceptance letters go out at once or staggered. ? I would love to know the same! At this point, I just want to know so I can have an idea of what my remaining options are. No news is the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenD Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, tea latte 2021 said: I would love to know the same! At this point, I just want to know so I can have an idea of what my remaining options are. No news is the worst. Agreed. Fingers cross we hear something! tea latte 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivolia Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, tea latte 2021 said: I would love to know the same! At this point, I just want to know so I can have an idea of what my remaining options are. No news is the worst. I believe they send out acceptances over a couple days, then wait list and somewhere in between rejections tea latte 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivolia Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just got my rejection for May! Not too surprised as I’m only 23 still sucks but oh well , good luck everyone else tea latte 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysha Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Waitlisted for May 2021 online part time MSW at Laurier! ? tea latte 2021, jljljl333 and viglet 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_LC Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just got my rejection for WLU May 2021! Super disappointed! I currently work in the mental health field and my average was an 86% for my undergrad! For those that got accepted, any advice? I had limited volunteer experience and I am wondering if that was a factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivolia Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, _LC said: Just got my rejection for WLU May 2021! Super disappointed! I currently work in the mental health field and my average was an 86% for my undergrad! For those that got accepted, any advice? I had limited volunteer experience and I am wondering if that was a factor? I know a big thing for the online program is people have 7+ years of experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directcareworker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 32 minutes ago, alysha said: Waitlisted for May 2021 online part time MSW at Laurier! ? Me too...this is my second time being waitlisted. I'm feeling pretty discouraged this morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysha Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, directcareworker said: Me too...this is my second time being waitlisted. I'm feeling pretty discouraged this morning... It's going to be OK! My thought is - they must like our applications if we got waitlisted... MSW programs are super competitive and there isn't enough room for all of the great applicants! Sending positive vibes out into the universe for everyone ... there will always be more intakes to apply to! franca19 and tea latte 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directcareworker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just now, alysha said: It's going to be OK! My thought is - they must like our applications if we got waitlisted... MSW programs are super competitive and there isn't enough room for all of the great applicants! Sending positive vibes out into the universe for everyone ... there will always be more intakes to apply to! I appreciate your positivity, alysha! I don't know if the waitlist will ever move, you know? This program is the only one of its kind in Canada (for non BSW applicants, online) so folks must be applying for a reason. I recently moved into a managerial position at work. I wonder if I need to sit tight in this role for at least a year and then try applying again. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alysha Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, directcareworker said: I appreciate your positivity, alysha! I don't know if the waitlist will ever move, you know? This program is the only one of its kind in Canada (for non BSW applicants, online) so folks must be applying for a reason. I recently moved into a managerial position at work. I wonder if I need to sit tight in this role for at least a year and then try applying again. ? If it's any consolation, one of my best friends is an RSW and back when she did her MSW (at Western), she had a placement with several people who were waitlisted at Laurier and then got accepted in. You are certainly right -- the program is one of its kind - all we can do is wait, hope for the best, and keep trying! Fingers crossed! franca19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directcareworker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, alysha said: If it's any consolation, one of my best friends is an RSW and back when she did her MSW (at Western), she had a placement with several people who were waitlisted at Laurier and then got accepted in. You are certainly right -- the program is one of its kind - all we can do is wait, hope for the best, and keep trying! Fingers crossed! I really hope so! I got feedback on my application after being waitlisted the first time, and I thought I had a good chance after that...so I'm really curious what it takes to get in. Anyone who received an offer, please let us know your background so we know what they're looking for! alysha and jljljl333 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea latte 2021 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, directcareworker said: I really hope so! I got feedback on my application after being waitlisted the first time, and I thought I had a good chance after that...so I'm really curious what it takes to get in. Anyone who received an offer, please let us know your background so we know what they're looking for! I'm sorry to hear your news all, don't be discouraged! We are competing against some pretty amazing people! Keep trying and don't give up till you get in, that's my mantra! 1 hour ago, olivolia said: I believe they send out acceptances over a couple days, then wait list and somewhere in between rejections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viglet Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Nabsterz78 said: Hey guys! Also just got WLU admission for May 2021! In major shock! Lol ? Hi! Would you be able to share what your education/work/volunteer background is in? Would love any feedback to applying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viglet Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Hello Everyone! Congrats to all those who have been accepted! I have applied to the part time WLU program for Sept 2021 start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabsterz78 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, viglet said: Hi! Would you be able to share what your education/work/volunteer background is in? Would love any feedback to applying! Sure! I’m reading the comments and I definitely don’t have several years of experience lol! I got my BA in Psych, then did a post-grad certificate in Mental Health and Addictions with Humber. For my internship, I volunteered with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse for a couple of months. I then taught educational programs in provincial correctional facilities for around 2 years, with both women and and men. After that, I worked at a halfway house with women (that were on parole/probation) for around 4 months, then jumped in to insurance for about a year. I hated it, so I relocated to Nova Scotia and I’m working with at-risk youth now (for about 6 months). I don’t think it’s necessarily all about the years of experience you have..it’s also about what kind of work you did. With that being said, I still thought that I would need more experience to get in! I hope this helps! Good luck everyone - don’t give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directcareworker Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Nabsterz78 said: Sure! I’m reading the comments and I definitely don’t have several years of experience lol! I got my BA in Psych, then did a post-grad certificate in Mental Health and Addictions with Humber. For my internship, I volunteered with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse for a couple of months. I then taught educational programs in provincial correctional facilities for around 2 years, with both women and and men. After that, I worked at a halfway house with women (that were on parole/probation) for around 4 months, then jumped in to insurance for about a year. I hated it, so I relocated to Nova Scotia and I’m working with at-risk youth now (for about 6 months). I don’t think it’s necessarily all about the years of experience you have..it’s also about what kind of work you did. With that being said, I still thought that I would need more experience to get in! I hope this helps! Good luck everyone - don’t give up! Congrats Nabsterz78! Can you share a bit about what you wrote about in the personal statement? viglet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jljljl333 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, directcareworker said: I really hope so! I got feedback on my application after being waitlisted the first time, and I thought I had a good chance after that...so I'm really curious what it takes to get in. Anyone who received an offer, please let us know your background so we know what they're looking for! Hey there, like everyone has said... keep trying, and try not to get discouraged! It's such a unique program with tons of competition due to it's flexibility. I applied to 3 programs total, hoping to cover my bases. I got my offer for WLU May start yesterday and I plan to accept it. I have a bachelor's degree in CYC from UVIC in 2015, and since then have done international social service work (1 year), early intervention in child care settings (4 years), and child welfare (2 years & current). I also volunteer in a couple different capacities, with newcomers to Canada and on a board with an international nonprofit for youth with addictions. My experience is really broad, and I've dabbled in a lot of different social work-type positions. Not sure if the volunteer stuff helped my application, just feeling super lucky to have gotten in! Hope this helps! viglet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabsterz78 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, directcareworker said: Congrats Nabsterz78! Can you share a bit about what you wrote about in the personal statement? Thank you! It’s hard to explain since I feel like I just wrote a summary of all my experiences..in other words, I drew from personal, educational, and employment experience. I focused on my work with marginalized people/POC (especially within corrections) which is what primarily motivates me to pursue SW. I would say just really hone in on what it is that drives you to do this work/what you’re most passionate about! viglet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenD Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Anyone else have yet to hear anything for the wlu may 2021 start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefulmsw2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nope. I’m waiting for the advanced standing and haven’t heard either.... waiting is terrible I hope we get some response today. if anyone hears please post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viglet Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thanks @Nabsterz78and @jljljl333 for your feedback. It sounds like you both have vast experience across multiple sectors of social services. I have worked in the same sector for 13 years and haven't really had the opportunity to branch out. Nabsterz78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea latte 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 46 minutes ago, Hopefulmsw2021 said: Nope. I’m waiting for the advanced standing and haven’t heard either.... waiting is terrible I hope we get some response today. if anyone hears please post. I'm also waiting for advanced standing news, I don't know if it is alphabetical but my last name starts with S so maybe later to get my news? Not sure lol, just hopeful it comes today so I don't have to keep waiting next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopefulmsw2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I’m H lol.... I’m thinking they may send out all the admission notices at once and then the waitlists and rejections the day after... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea latte 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hopefulmsw2021 said: I’m H lol.... I’m thinking they may send out all the admission notices at once and then the waitlists and rejections the day after... People have been getting news on random days, it seems to follow no particular pattern so far, which makes it even harder to figure out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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