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Profile evaluation and advice for applying to MSW programs with no SW experience?


fgca

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Background - 

College: B.A. Economics 

GPA: 2.7 

A huge part of the low GPA is because of depression in college. I began isolating myself a lot and because of the stigma of mental health in my community I was reluctant to seek help. When I did I was too scared to go back after 1 appointment. I have since taken several courses post under grad (which I aced :D) and currently taking graduate level courses and sought therapy. I have learned so much about myself and how to balance work, school and my social relationships.

Work Experience: Total of about 3.5 years in Accounting

Volunteer Experience: Interned for a non profit, general volunteer experience (food bank, hospital volunteer, outdoor museum, social media)

Why an MSW?: I've always wanted to be in a profession where I would be able to help people and understand why they did something, their circumstances and their culture. I think working in business has taught me a lot about the intersectionality between business and org psychology as well. Inclusion and diversity has always been a huge part of my value. Another part is that psychology was a field I had always wanted to major in since college, but with mental health being taboo in my community (especially with my parents), I appeased my parents and majored in business. This particular divide between my parents and I made me realize that I want to be the person for my younger self and that it's okay to ask for help. 

My goal is to apply to Cal States within California.

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