Cal State MSW waitlists for Fall 2012

[Kitty86]

Just curious if people that applied to any cal state university msw programs have been waitlisted? If so how long have you been waitlisted? How late can they wait to accept you from the list, I've read they can make you wait as late as the day classes start. Been waitlisted at Dominguez Hills since June and school starts August 27. It would be helpful to know if they are still accepting from their waitlist. Any inside info or tips are appreciated . Thanks and have a great day!

[ladybug3]

This is more for Canadian schools, but this late in the game, the waitlist only moves if someone changes their mind about their acceptance. I am not saying it can't happen, but by August, people have been planning their move and school year since May or often times earlier. It would typically have to be something pretty serious to move the waitlist now (think illness, family emergency, maybe their own waitlist acceptance).

I was waitlisted for a MSW program last year. We were told we could be accepted right up to September 17 (a week after the program started) but the list didn't actually move after June.

But there is hope. When I eventually did get my rejection letter (believe me, I tried to stay hopeful through August), I improved my resume, published an article, worked hard on my research and reapplied. I was actually accepted to that same program this year, although I decided a different program was a better fit. Funny how life works

[Kitty86]

Ultimately at this point its critical for me to accept the reality of the situation whether I'm accepted or not.

Im still hopeful this late in the process. Whatever the outcome I will remain optimistic and ambitious. Thanks for your input Ladybug!

[Kitty86]

Just when I had lost hope I got a phone call that a space on the waitlist had opened up and I gladly accepted. Best of luck to anyone still waitlisted.