imsorryfornothing Posted September 27 Posted September 27 Thought I'd get this started for the Canadian applicants this year. I'm currently applying to the MSW - non-BSW stream at Dalhousie, uManitoba & Carleton. First time applying for the MSW programs. Very nervous! msw.helper, Jim VK and Julesljy 2 1
msw.helper Posted October 9 Posted October 9 (edited) Thank you for starting this topic! Every year this is such a helpful resource for those who are applying to MSW programs in Canada. When I applied to my MSW there were no resources to guide me on the competitive MSW application process, and GradCafe was basically the only place I could connect with fellow applicants. If you have concerns or worries about your application let us know - this is a solid space to get your questions and worries addressed. Wishing you all the best this application season! 😊 Edited October 9 by msw.helper Fixed error imsorryfornothing 1
imsorryfornothing Posted October 11 Author Posted October 11 On 10/9/2024 at 2:35 PM, msw.helper said: Thank you for starting this topic! Every year this is such a helpful resource for those who are applying to MSW programs in Canada. When I applied to my MSW there were no resources to guide me on the competitive MSW application process, and GradCafe was basically the only place I could connect with fellow applicants. If you have concerns or worries about your application let us know - this is a solid space to get your questions and worries addressed. Wishing you all the best this application season! 😊 thank you msw.helper the forums quiet this year. wonder if people will start commenting closer to jan/feb 2025. msw.helper 1
msw.helper Posted October 15 Posted October 15 On 10/11/2024 at 6:02 PM, imsorryfornothing said: thank you msw.helper the forums quiet this year. wonder if people will start commenting closer to jan/feb 2025. You are correct. It usually picks up after Christmas after applications are submitted For anyone who is looking for support with the application process in the meantime we have a very active group on FB with many people who are applying or who have recently went through the MSW application process - Check out the group: MSW Master of Social Work Applications - MSW Helper
sara.roy91 Posted October 22 Posted October 22 Has anyone applied for Laurier's spring 2025 entry? I am on the edge of my seat waiting for decisions to come out in November!
imsorryfornothing Posted October 24 Author Posted October 24 On 10/22/2024 at 10:33 AM, sara.roy91 said: Has anyone applied for Laurier's spring 2025 entry? I am on the edge of my seat waiting for decisions to come out in November! Oh I thought grad schools usually give out admission offers in Jan-May?
sara.roy91 Posted October 30 Posted October 30 On 10/24/2024 at 2:44 PM, imsorryfornothing said: Oh I thought grad schools usually give out admission offers in Jan-May? They do for September admission. Laurier has admissions in for fall, winter and spring. The offers for spring come out in November.
Scratchmytail Posted October 31 Posted October 31 Hi all! I'm planning on applying to U of Toronto's non-BSW entry this year (along with a few other schools), but U of T being my first choice this year. I applied to Dalhousie U last year (in person, non-bsw entry) and was admitted, but ended up turning it down due to a lack of clinical focus in the program. One thing that I am worried about with U of Toronto, after hearing back from their admission's coordinator, is that they don't consider courses taken post-graduation (after degree has been rewarded) in their calculation of GPA. I have taken about 5 courses post BA graduation in 2018 in order to upgrade my GPA, which has been quite successful- raising the "last year of study" GPA by 9%, to 85% as opposed to 76%. How do I navigate this, as I feel my undergrad GPA is really the only detrimental aspect to my application, which I have worked hard to ameliorate. I otherwise have: -Great references -7 years of social sector work experience, focusing on youth and wanting to work clinically -Hopefully a strong statement of purpose Any guidance would be so greatly appreciated.
imsorryfornothing Posted October 31 Author Posted October 31 (edited) On 10/30/2024 at 8:52 AM, sara.roy91 said: They do for September admission. Laurier has admissions in for fall, winter and spring. The offers for spring come out in November. OOH That's awesome. My apologies; I did not know that! It makes me very happy that there is a program that has multiple admission times in the year. I wish more programs had this. I wish I knew the answer to your question 😕 I just hope you get in, friend! Edited November 1 by imsorryfornothing
raccoonbutnot Posted December 2 Posted December 2 Hello! I am applying to York’s MSW program. I have 2 questions: 1. I can’t find any specific requirements for the CV on their website. Does anyone know if there is a page limit? Also, is it recommended that I include all of my experience thus far on my CV, or is it preferred if I only include relevant experiences? 2. For their Social Work Experience Form, what would they count as “social services” experience? Would my experience as a research analyst at a hospital doing clinical assessments as part of research count? Thank you for any input you can provide!
imsorryfornothing Posted Friday at 06:49 PM Author Posted Friday at 06:49 PM It's so quiet in this thread 🤐 How's everybody feeling now that most Fall 2025 deadlines are closed?!
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