Boston College & Loyola University Chicago MSW

[footballfan90]

There hasn't been a great deal mentioned about Boston College and LUC, so I figured I would start a new conversation to address these reputable Jesuit schools. Did anyone else apply or at least consider attending either of these schools? Loyola seems to be the overshaddowed program behind University of Chicago and UIC, so I am very interested to hear what people have to say about it. I submitted both applications at the end of February and am eagerly waiting for their decisions, which I am guessing will arrive sometime in April. I would be very interested to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions regarding both programs. To those already accepted, did you receive merit based scholorships? If so, for how much? I am also curious about the admissions statistics for both schools: Number of people applied, percentage accepted, etc. If anyone can speak to the difficulty level of being accepted to these MSW programs, I would appreciate it!

[KateC]

Hi footballfan,

I can't speak to LUC, but I was just accepted at Boston College last week. They're rated number ten, but in comparison to some of the other programs I've researched/applied to, their coursework and specialization options are fairly limited. They have a 50% acceptance rate, which is pretty selective as far as MSW programs go on the East Coast. Incoming class will be around 500 people if my sources are correct. I haven't heard back yet about scholarships or financial aid, that information is supposed to come later.

Good luck!

[footballfan90]

Hi footballfan,

I can't speak to LUC, but I was just accepted at Boston College last week. They're rated number ten, but in comparison to some of the other programs I've researched/applied to, their coursework and specialization options are fairly limited. They have a 50% acceptance rate, which is pretty selective as far as MSW programs go on the East Coast. Incoming class will be around 500 people if my sources are correct. I haven't heard back yet about scholarships or financial aid, that information is supposed to come later.

Good luck!

Congratulations on your acceptance! That definitely seems pretty selective in comparison to other schools. Have you visited the campus yet? Where else did you apply?

[Sarah Dyer]

I just had orientation at Loyola on Monday, but am still waiting to hear from UIC. Also got accepted at NYU but my heart is really set on UIC. Not sure how I felt about Loyola, since your at the WaterTower campus you are kind of distant from the main campus (not sure I liked this). If I don't get into UIC I am deciding between Loyola and NYU. Both have big price tags but I can live expense free in Chicago

[footballfan90]

I just had orientation at Loyola on Monday, but am still waiting to hear from UIC. Also got accepted at NYU but my heart is really set on UIC. Not sure how I felt about Loyola, since your at the WaterTower campus you are kind of distant from the main campus (not sure I liked this). If I don't get into UIC I am deciding between Loyola and NYU. Both have big price tags but I can live expense free in Chicago

Hi Sarah! I am so happy that another prospective Loyola student has joined in on the conversation. How did orientation go? Even though the Water Tower Campus is removed from the Lake Shore Campus, do you also consider it to be an advantage because it is located downtown and close to many practicum opportunities? Does it seem like the WTC has a campus feel of its own? I'm from out of state and am currently looking at the graduate student housing in Baumhart Hall. Pricey, but it seems convenient to live across the street from Lewis Towers! Are you from the area? Have you heard anything (good or bad!) about graduate student housing?

Regarding the MSW program itself, were you impressed with the orientation? What do you think about the prestige of the program? How about the faculty/current students/courses? Also, how long did you have to wait before receiving your acceptance letter & did you find Loyola to be pretty generous with scholarship money? I submitted my application the day before the March 1st scholarship deadline, although my application was technically not complete until March 13th because one of my references took a little longer to submit his letter of recommendation. I applied to (but did not attend) LUC for undergrad and received my acceptance letter around several weeks after applying, so I am waiting on pins and needles to hear something soon!

[footballfan90]

I received my acceptance letter to Loyola yesterday! I am looking forward to visiting sometime over the next few months. Still waiting on BC and University of Denver.