XXXXXXphd2021 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Starting a thread for the 2022 Fall PhD in social work/social welfare. I applied to four programs UCBerkeley, WUSTL, Chicago and Columbia. WashU MSW alumni working at WashU School of Medicine, feel free to ask me anything about the WashU program. For those who also applied to UCBerkeley - does your application says awaiting GRE Score Report? GRE is optional and I do not plan to send in my score electronically. I am not sure if this 'awaiting' is because I reported my GRE score in the application (can't remember) or everyone's application is like this. No replies from the admission office yet, just wondering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss_swhoping Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 First, thank you for creating this thread. I cannot speak to UCBerkeley specifically, but in the past my experience was even for documentation not required it will say "awaiting". It doesn't mean that your application won't be viewed. However, if you are concerned reach out to admin. I wasn't applying this cycle but I ended up applying to the University of Alabama. It is the only school I applied to this cycle. XXXXXXphd2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuroscienceisdumb Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Hey, y’all. I’m only applying to BC this cycle because it’s where I’m finishing up my MSW and my research advisor (and POI) works there. The school just seems like a really good fit with my research interests: utilizing neuroimaging technologies in social work practice toward better understanding and treating traumatic stress. Concerning my background, I don’t have post-MSW experience (obviously lol), but I’ve worked a few years in many different mental health fields and roles, I’m a recent-ish transfer from a PhD program in a different field (i.e., I have a million years of academic experience), and I got my first ms published in the field a month ago, with more currently being reviewed. I’ve heard folks on here had gotten into BC’s program under similar circumstances, so I figured it’s worth a shot. What I’m curious about is the timeline for hearing back from BC. So far as I understand, folks started hearing from their POIs at BC for interviews in late January, and they were interviewed twice by their POIs at that time. And admitted candidates heard back around early/mid February. Sound about right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXXXXXphd2021 Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 12/29/2021 at 8:27 AM, ss_swhoping said: First, thank you for creating this thread. I cannot speak to UCBerkeley specifically, but in the past my experience was even for documentation not required it will say "awaiting". It doesn't mean that your application won't be viewed. However, if you are concerned reach out to admin. I wasn't applying this cycle but I ended up applying to the University of Alabama. It is the only school I applied to this cycle. Thanks! The admin did not reply my email and I hope my application didn't get stuck in the system for being incomplete. Geez. Should've just spent that $27 for a piece of mind. 10 hours ago, neuroscienceisdumb said: Hey, y’all. I’m only applying to BC this cycle because it’s where I’m finishing up my MSW and my research advisor (and POI) works there. The school just seems like a really good fit with my research interests: utilizing neuroimaging technologies in social work practice toward better understanding and treating traumatic stress. Concerning my background, I don’t have post-MSW experience (obviously lol), but I’ve worked a few years in many different mental health fields and roles, I’m a recent-ish transfer from a PhD program in a different field (i.e., I have a million years of academic experience), and I got my first ms published in the field a month ago, with more currently being reviewed. I’ve heard folks on here had gotten into BC’s program under similar circumstances, so I figured it’s worth a shot. What I’m curious about is the timeline for hearing back from BC. So far as I understand, folks started hearing from their POIs at BC for interviews in late January, and they were interviewed twice by their POIs at that time. And admitted candidates heard back around early/mid February. Sound about right? I can't testify for the two interviews but the timeline is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedkitty Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I am applying this cycle too! International student graduating with my MSW this May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govlskan Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 1:10 AM, Confusedkitty said: I am applying this cycle too! International student graduating with my MSW this May. where did you got your MSW? and where are you applying? I am also an intl student with my MSW. I am applying to UC Berkeley, Columbia, WashU, UW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedkitty Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 10 hours ago, govlskan said: where did you got your MSW? and where are you applying? I am also an intl student with my MSW. I am applying to UC Berkeley, Columbia, WashU, UW I’m doing my MSW at University of Maryland Baltimore. I’m applying to UMB, Rutgers, UPenn, UPitts, SUNY at Buffalo. Staying on the east coast lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBUPEG22 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Anyone applying to the Joint PhD program at the University of Michigan or the MA/PhD at UChicago? I don't have an MSW, btw. Good luck, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuroscienceisdumb Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Follow-up question, what if the PIs you specified in your application you already had as professors, they already expressed interest in doing doctoral research with you, and wrote glowing recommendation letters for you? Would that mean that they do not need to interview you since they already know you well and can advocate for you to the ad comm? Edited January 20, 2022 by neuroscienceisdumb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaya_blessed Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Hey! Has anyone got interviews invites from Columbia, NYU, or BU? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govlskan Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 9 hours ago, sujung96 said: Hey! Has anyone got interviews invites from Columbia, NYU, or BU? Thanks! I applied to those schools but haven't heard any. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govlskan Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Has anyone got interview invite from UW? Edited January 27, 2022 by govlskan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s48f8l Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 @neuroscienceisdumbI haven't heard back from BC yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neuroscienceisdumb Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 6 hours ago, s48f8l said: @neuroscienceisdumbI haven't heard back from BC yet either. Just spoke with one of my profs at BC about their process a little bit. (I did not receive an interview invite.) This prof used to serve on the ad comm in years past. He said essentially that BC offers invites for interviews in only 2 scenarios. The first scenario involves international graduate students for whom POIs or the ad comm might want to test English language proficiency. The second scenario involves any student, whether international or domestic, who might be competing with another student for a spot with a certain POI. That POI might want to interview one or both of those students to see who they might want to recommend to the ad comm for admission. I hope this is helpful for any/all BC applicants. beloved_child_of_God and XXXXXXphd2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXXXXXphd2021 Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 19 hours ago, sujung96 said: Hey! Has anyone got interviews invites from Columbia, NYU, or BU? Thanks! Columbia doesn't do interviews. Last year decisions were released mid Feb. Also many people would turn down Columbia's offers (their stipend level is horrible compared to cost of living in NYC) so they might send out another rounds of admissions after that. beloved_child_of_God 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beloved_child_of_God Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I have applied to 10 Social Work PhD programs? and have not heard back from any of the schools! Wishing the best for everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disab Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 This round I'm applying to 2 SW doctoral programs. I just got my first acceptance from UW-M. Still waiting on UChicago. I'm also applying to Dis Studies at UIC and Psych at UPenn. If anyone else is applying at UW-M, I talked with the DGS of the SW PhD program. They're looking to get official rejections/acceptances out on Feb 9th and funding info on Feb 16th. UChicago will likely reach out to people closer to March re: funding and acceptances. Confusedkitty and XXXXXXphd2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusedkitty Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 15 hours ago, disab said: This round I'm applying to 2 SW doctoral programs. I just got my first acceptance from UW-M. Still waiting on UChicago. I'm also applying to Dis Studies at UIC and Psych at UPenn. If anyone else is applying at UW-M, I talked with the DGS of the SW PhD program. They're looking to get official rejections/acceptances out on Feb 9th and funding info on Feb 16th. UChicago will likely reach out to people closer to March re: funding and acceptances. Big congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXXXXXphd2021 Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 Received acceptance via email to WUSTL Social Work (interview invite 1/14, interviewed 1/26-27). Annual stipend $30k (12 month basis) for 4 years. beloved_child_of_God and Confusedkitty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beloved_child_of_God Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Rejection from UC Berkeley; received email to check status :') Edited February 8, 2022 by beloved_child_of_God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXXXXXphd2021 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 minute ago, beloved_child_of_God said: Rejection from UC Berkeley; received email to check status :') I was rejected too! A bit surprised but maybe they don't deem there is a good 'fit' (I am genuinely interested in POI's research tho). I have a MSW and multiple years of both quantitative and qualitative research experiences, 4 peer-reviewed pubs (2 first auth/co-first auth) and 3 non peer-reviewed pubs (research report/brief). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disab Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 UW-Madison is sending out emails with application status updates today. Full funding information will be available next week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingercrossedforme Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 1:30 PM, beloved_child_of_God said: Rejection from UC Berkeley; received email to check status :') I applied UCB on 11/29 but haven't heard anything yet. disab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXXXXXphd2021 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/7/2022 at 10:35 PM, XXXXXXphd2021 said: I was rejected too! A bit surprised but maybe they don't deem there is a good 'fit' (I am genuinely interested in POI's research tho). I have a MSW and multiple years of both quantitative and qualitative research experiences, 4 peer-reviewed pubs (2 first auth/co-first auth) and 3 non peer-reviewed pubs (research report/brief). I emailed the POI and he replied that its a small program so they would need to prioritize faculty who have not admitted students recently (I knew my POI admitted a student with very similar interests of mine last year so it does make sense) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepItWeird Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 7:46 PM, MBUPEG22 said: Anyone applying to the Joint PhD program at the University of Michigan or the MA/PhD at UChicago? I don't have an MSW, btw. Good luck, everyone! I applied to the Joint with Sociology, still waiting to hear back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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