Hunter MSW Program with Good Work Experience + Low GPA?

[Krista719]

Hi! I am looking for some opinions regarding my chances of getting into Hunter College's School of Social Work for my MSW. I have been working as an eligibility consultant for a state agency for individuals with disabilities since September 2007. I really love the field and am interested in pursuing an education in social work. The only problem is my scattered undergrad history. My undergrad was at a CUNY school from 2000-2006 (taking 1 year off in the middle to work). I graduated in 2006 with a double Communications major Media Studies and Publication Design. My overall GPA was a 2.9. I think that the GPA in my major was a 3.4. I know that my low GPA and non-social work (Communications) undergrad history doesn't fare well for me. However, I'm hoping I still have a chance of getting into a MSW program. I was thinking of taking a non-matriculated Social Policy class at Hunter in the Fall and then applying in February. Any input would be really appreciated. Also, I am interested in Hunter because of their great reputation and low cost. However, I would be so grateful if anyone could recommend other programs in the NYC area that may be appropriate for me. I've searched for info online but I am at a loss finding advice regarding cases similar to mine. Thanks!

[jrbmsw2011]

Hi! I am looking for some opinions regarding my chances of getting into Hunter College's School of Social Work for my MSW. I have been working as an eligibility consultant for a state agency for individuals with disabilities since September 2007. I really love the field and am interested in pursuing an education in social work. The only problem is my scattered undergrad history. My undergrad was at a CUNY school from 2000-2006 (taking 1 year off in the middle to work). I graduated in 2006 with a double Communications major Media Studies and Publication Design. My overall GPA was a 2.9. I think that the GPA in my major was a 3.4. I know that my low GPA and non-social work (Communications) undergrad history doesn't fare well for me. However, I'm hoping I still have a chance of getting into a MSW program. I was thinking of taking a non-matriculated Social Policy class at Hunter in the Fall and then applying in February. Any input would be really appreciated. Also, I am interested in Hunter because of their great reputation and low cost. However, I would be so grateful if anyone could recommend other programs in the NYC area that may be appropriate for me. I've searched for info online but I am at a loss finding advice regarding cases similar to mine. Thanks!

I've worked predomiately in foster care since 2006 and my undergraduate record, which was not in social work, is not that great either. I was .06 away from a 3.0 and submitted 4 transcripts from 4 different schools. But I know that my letters of recommendation were awesome (some people let me read it), and I had a lot help in writting my statement of purpose and was accepted to Hunter. I think if you can really express in your letter why you want a MSW, what you plan to do with it, and what has really lead you to this decision, you should be fine. As far as other programs, I'm sorry I can't help there. I applied to Hunter and was accepted, so I gave up on the other schools that were my back-up. Hopes this helps in anyway.