MSW Fall 2025

[grace akin]

Hey everyone! Is anyone else here considering applying for Fall 2025 for MSW programs? I feel kind of lost and nervous about applying. I live in NYC and want to go more towards the clinical route. So far the schools I have in mind are the three CUNYs (Hunter, York, Lehman) NYU and Columbia. Hunter is my first choice right now because of the clinical focus and it’s not that expensive. If anyone has any advice or is in the same boat as me I would love to connect!

[Elacolw]

Hi! I’m considering applying to some Canadian universities, I’m Italian and I’m not familiar with personal statements, recommendation letters etc so I’m a bit lost too and I’d really appreciate some help! I’m considering applying to Carleton, UofC, Windsor and Lakehead 

[maripc]

Hi, folks! I'm going to apply for that intake too and I'm super nervous. I'm brazillian planning to study on Canada, so that's a project that I've been organizing and preparing for years now. It's very important to me and I'm super nervous! 

I just finished the first draft for one of my letters of intent, all following MSW Helper's advices, so that's a big thing! I hope it all goes well to all of us.

[grace akin]

Hello is MSW Helper another forum here? I hope it goes well for everyone too

[maripc]

5 hours ago, grace akin said:

Hello is MSW Helper another forum here? I hope it goes well for everyone too

MSW Helper was made by Michelle, you can google her website, Instagram and even YouTube channel. She's absolutely amazing and provides resources to get into the MSW program, including videos on how to write the letter of intent and how to best organize your CV. She also has some paid services where she and her team can review what you wrote and things like that. I fully recommend you taking a look!

Her resources have already helped me immensely. Also, she's sometimes active in this forum, so you may see her around!

[Elacolw]

Hi! I’m Italian planning on studying in Canada too! I’m preparing for this moment since I graduated with my second bachelor’s, so I really hope to get a spot in one program! Finger crossed for everyone!

[msw.helper]

On 7/14/2024 at 2:01 AM, maripc said:

MSW Helper was made by Michelle, you can google her website, Instagram and even YouTube channel. She's absolutely amazing and provides resources to get into the MSW program, including videos on how to write the letter of intent and how to best organize your CV. She also has some paid services where she and her team can review what you wrote and things like that. I fully recommend you taking a look!

Her resources have already helped me immensely. Also, she's sometimes active in this forum, so you may see her around!

I'm not going to lie, it just made my day to stumble across this thread and see this. Thank you so much for the kind words! ☺️

I'll definitely be around to answer any questions you have about your MSW application - anyone who is reading this feel free to tag me or send a DM if you need anything.  The MSW Helper website also has a TON of free resources to help your write your MSW personal statement. I highly recommend checking out our webinars, templates, blog, and Facebook group. 

Good luck to everyone this application season! 

 

[imsorryfornothing]

I finally submitted my applications. Carleton, Dalhousie, and uManitoba's non-BSW stream. Feels good to get it out of the way and just wait now. Can't help feeling anxious about the results, but it's out of my control.

My GPA isn't the most competitive (B+ average) from my last 60 credits. I have about 4000 hours of SW adjacent experience. Most of my experience is from non-profit work (crisis intervention) and the provincial health authority (working in inpatient psychiatric hospital units).

I was raw with my statement of intent and dug into connecting my lived experiences with why I chose clinical SW as a profession. Hopefully, that resonates with the admissions team. Best of luck everyone! February/March feels so close yet so far.

Edited September 17, 2024 by imsorryfornothing

[grace akin]

hello i finally submitted my applications to 3 schools CUNY Hunter, CUNY York and Stony Brook. i submitted them january 1st now i’m so anxious 

[ilovedorothyallison]

Hi everyone,

I've applied to Smith, Bryn Mawr, UIC, UChicago, UW Milwaukee, and UMD Baltimore. 3.5 GPA, American studies BA and community organizing experience.

 

I got an email from UIC Jan 7th notifying me of my acceptance. No information about financial aid. Haven't heard back from anywhere else yet.

 

Would love to hear if others have heard back, and particularly if/when folks are getting notified of aid! My decision on which school I attend is almost entirely dependent on financial aid and scholarships as I will have to finance the program entirely with loans/work study hopefully. Any one in the same boat? 

[grace akin]

Hi I heard back from Stony Brook yesterday! I got accepted to their full time MSW program!

[maripc]

6 hours ago, grace akin said:

Hi I heard back from Stony Brook yesterday! I got accepted to their full time MSW program!

Congratulations!! I'm very happy for you!

I'm still waiting to hear from uManitoba and UNBC, so fingers crossed!

[grace akin]

4 hours ago, maripc said:

Congratulations!! I'm very happy for you!

I'm still waiting to hear from uManitoba and UNBC, so fingers crossed!

Thank you so much! I am still waiting to hear back from Hunter College and York College before I make a decision. Thankyou again and fingers crossed for you too! 🤞🏾

[julesevar]

I am excited to start my part time MSW at The University of Missouri, Columbia this summer. I am working full time at a state agency for social services, basically doing modification work for Child support cases. I am excited about the prospects of being a licensed clinical social worker!