UCLA MSW Fall 2018 Applicant Cohort

[BackNSchool83]

Hello!

This thread is for prospective students of the Luskin School of Public Affairs Master of Social Welfare (MSW) Fall 2018 cohort. Applicants may begin to work on their application in September, so let's be prepared and support eachother through this process. I'm going to ask that we always include our stats when we report an admission decision. Even if the decision is not what you wanted, please share your stats at that time and your admission status. All of us are nervous about this and the best thing to reduce that is to be well informed. What I really hope this group can do is to remember to post their stats when they are given the admission decision, too often people just get excited and say "I got in" then bail. Here is what I suggest as stats to share, and perhaps this can be a good way to get started with introductions for the Fall 18 applicants here on Grad Cafe by filling out the stats you presently can. Best wishes to each of you, let's get through this together!

- BackNSchool83 

Stats

Cumulative Transferrable GPA:

Cumulative Transferrable GPA last 90 quarter or 60 semester:

GRE: did you take it? Would you like to share your score?

Undergraduate Major(s) and Minor(s):

Additional degrees, certifications, awards:

Honors:

Clubs/Societies:

Work Experience: (description and how much time)

Intern Experience: (description and how much time)

Volunteer Experience: (description and how much time)

Strength of Personal Statement: 1-10 (was it reviewed?)

Languages you speak:

Age, Gender, Ethnicity: (sometimes this matters to admissions)

Additional:

Your intended area of focus: mental health, child welfare, public policy etc

Your story: Anything else you would like to share, or things you feel may be considered about your journey in life by the admissions committee.

 

 

 

 

Edited July 15, 2017 by BackNSchool83

[BackNSchool83]

Stats

Cumulative Transferable GPA last 90 quarter or 60 semester: 4.0

GRE: Not taking it

Undergraduate Major(s) and Minor(s): Psychology Major Criminology Minor

Additional degrees, certifications, awards: AA Psychology AS Addiction Studies

Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta, Psi Chi

Clubs/Societies: Psi Chi

Work Experience: Addiction Treatment Facility Support Staff 6 months FT (2013). Current, Addiction Treatment Center Counselor P/T 16 hr/wk ongoing

Intern Experience: AOD Facility Counselor Intern 250 hours, Foster Agency Case Manager 100 hrs

Volunteer Experience: Homeless Shelter Group Facilitator 50 hrs

Strength of Personal Statement: N/A

Languages you speak: English

Age, Gender, Ethnicity: 35, Male, White

Additional: N/A

Your intended area of focus: mental health, plans to go into clinical work in the AODand mental health field.

Your story: In recovery, clean and sober over 3 years

[BackNSchool83]

Bumping this thread because applications will be opening around September 28th, with the first info session on Saturday the 16th.

Anyone applying to UCLA for the fall 18 cohort, lets stick together and support each other through the process.

[BackNSchool83]

Bump apps are open!

[BackNSchool83]

Bump!!! Who else out there applied to UCLA, we should start hearing back mid to late February through March!!!

[Elliemsw]

Hello BackNSchool83,

I have been browsing this website for updates regarding the 2018 cycle but as you have stated, I feel like the forums are a bit quiet this year. I applied to six schools and only heard back from one so far (USC). I have my fingers crossed for UCLA! 

What is a bump app?

 

thank you!

[BackNSchool83]

A bump just means I'm commenting to bump this thread to the top of the heap so people see it  what I'd USC say?

[Elliemsw]

10 hours ago, BackNSchool83 said:

A bump just means I'm commenting to bump this thread to the top of the heap so people see it  what I'd USC say?

Oh, haha thank you for clarifying! 

I was accepted to USC for Fall 2017 but deferred until Fall 2018 (had to submit a new personal statement & resume) thinking I would attend if I didn't get in anywhere else. But I decided that the cost of tuition would not be worth it for me in the long run. I am so anxious for letters! 

[BackNSchool83]

Ellie I'm rooting for you... and me too lol, fingers crossed! If I get in ill start a FB page if no one else does so we can all stay in touch.

Edited February 8, 2018 by BackNSchool83

[BackNSchool83]

I started a facebook page for anyone interested in the UC or CSU MSW programs. The purpose of the page is to provide another outlet for those of us anxiously awaiting news about admission to talk, and support each other. In addition, this page is for anyone who is interested in these MSW programs at any stage of the process from just being curious about the process or wanting to learn more, to those who have graduated and beyond. The group is open to all, so please join and say hi!

The group is called : UC and CSU MSW Applicant Resource and Support Group

[BackNSchool83]

I was emailed by the department today and have been accepted into the MSW program at UCLA !

[Elliemsw]

16 hours ago, BackNSchool83 said:

I was emailed by the department today and have been accepted into the MSW program at UCLA !

Congratulationssssss!

[Kat_MSW2018]

On 22/2/2018 at 7:58 PM, BackNSchool83 said:

I was emailed by the department today and have been accepted into the MSW program at UCLA !

WOW! Congrats! I didn’t know they were sending out letters yet!!

[Angiebangie344]

On 2/22/2018 at 7:58 PM, BackNSchool83 said:

I was emailed by the department today and have been accepted into the MSW program at UCLA !

Congrats! What time did you find out and when did you apply?

[BackNSchool83]

@Angiebangie344 I received an email from Tiffany at 11:30 am on 2/22, and the UCLA graduate division sent the decision letter to my portal the next day. I originally applied on Oct 2nd, but because my data was lost as the school switched over to a different application software, I had to resubmit my information. This was a whole huge nightmare where I was told that I was not impacted by the graduate division switching to a new application platform, and was told over the phone that all my stuff was in order and I was good to go, but that wasn't true. I just happened to check out my application on December 11th and noticed that it was asking me to send letters of recommendation requests and as far as I knew my recommenders submitted everything on like October 10th, so yeah everything had been lost, all my data, all the documents I uploaded, and I had to get my recommenders to resubmit their LORs and stuff. I also brought this up with Tiffany and the social welfare department. So technically I re-applied on Dec 12th and my recommenders had everything in by the next day I believe. The cut off for the fellowship was Dec 15th so I just barely made it in time for that. I think I may have been one of the very first applicants since I applied and submitted everything the day after applications opened, and I think they did me a favor and notified me earlier because of that, and because I had called asking when we might hear back. I was told that people would start hearing back this week so, tomorrow would be the day I expect to start hearing more acceptances. Last year they notified those who were pre fellowship deadline first.

[Angiebangie344]

19 hours ago, BackNSchool83 said:

@Angiebangie344 I received an email from Tiffany at 11:30 am on 2/22, and the UCLA graduate division sent the decision letter to my portal the next day. I originally applied on Oct 2nd, but because my data was lost as the school switched over to a different application software, I had to resubmit my information. This was a whole huge nightmare where I was told that I was not impacted by the graduate division switching to a new application platform, and was told over the phone that all my stuff was in order and I was good to go, but that wasn't true. I just happened to check out my application on December 11th and noticed that it was asking me to send letters of recommendation requests and as far as I knew my recommenders submitted everything on like October 10th, so yeah everything had been lost, all my data, all the documents I uploaded, and I had to get my recommenders to resubmit their LORs and stuff. I also brought this up with Tiffany and the social welfare department. So technically I re-applied on Dec 12th and my recommenders had everything in by the next day I believe. The cut off for the fellowship was Dec 15th so I just barely made it in time for that. I think I may have been one of the very first applicants since I applied and submitted everything the day after applications opened, and I think they did me a favor and notified me earlier because of that, and because I had called asking when we might hear back. I was told that people would start hearing back this week so, tomorrow would be the day I expect to start hearing more acceptances. Last year they notified those who were pre fellowship deadline first.

I applied on 12/15 and am hoping to hear back soon! But, it makes me nervous to know that they have sent out acceptance letters and I have not heard yet. I recently got into USC w/ a scholarship and I want to hear back from UCLA so I can make a decision. Fingers crossed some of us find out by today. 

[CHVH]

I am pleased to announce that I just received an email this morning that I've been admitted to UCLA for their MSW program in September 2018! 

[BackNSchool83]

Congratulations @CHVH !!! Do you plan to attend? If so we have a facebook group for this cohort called UCLA MSW 2020 please join, and also consider joining the facebook group for applicants of all CSU and UC MSW programs called UC and CSU MSW Applicant Resource and Support Group. Congrats again, Go Bruins !!!

[BackNSchool83]

@Angiebangie344 It's still very early on, acceptances are only just now being sent out, so hang on tight

[CHVH]

50 minutes ago, BackNSchool83 said:

Congratulations @CHVH !!! Do you plan to attend? If so we have a facebook group for this cohort called UCLA MSW 2020 please join, and also consider joining the facebook group for applicants of all CSU and UC MSW programs called UC and CSU MSW Applicant Resource and Support Group. Congrats again, Go Bruins !!!

Thank you, @BackNSchool83! Congrats to you too, btw!! I'm definitely leaning heavily towards UCLA, but am still waiting to hear back from Berkeley. I plan to work in LA after grad school, though, so I think UCLA makes more sense than going up north.

[BackNSchool83]

UCB I think is number 1 in the state for MSW, would be a tough call. For me I like the vibe of UCLA, it's a well respected institution academically, yet rather than an elite feel it seems more cool, just a different energy to it... that's just how I see it though, I hope you get into both so you can pick what feels like the best fit for your future. congrats !!!

[Angiebangie344]

Does anybody have an opinion for UCLA vs. USC?

[BackNSchool83]

Well you can research their respective rankings, US News says they tie for 12th place nationally. These are vastly different in terms of size and cost. UCLA has a cohort of around 120 whereas I read USC has the biggest MSW program in the country, though many of those students may be online, an option not available at UCLA. Cost, USC about 55k per year, UCLA about 23k per year. Do you care about location? I mean there are lots of factors to consider. Personally I'm all for UCLA obviously, I think it's a good program, the school has a lot of credibility and is tough to get into so it's respectable on a resume and you can't buy your way in, and it's affiliated with the larger UC system of which I'm already a part.

Edited February 28, 2018 by BackNSchool83

[LeoMSW]

Hello Everyone,

Has anyone else received an acceptance or denial email yet? I applied to the Fellowship/ early deadline and have not heard from the University yet. For those of you who have received an acceptance/denial email, please let us know the time in which you submitted the application and when did you receive the acceptance/denial email.  I am starting to get a little concern since I have not heard from them. Based on last year's application forum, I believe they send denials later and acceptances first  Thank you very much in advance!

[sgt]

Has anyone had any updates? I was told I would hear late Feb - early March and I still haven't heard anything.