BackNSchool83 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Bump apps are open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Bump!!! Who else out there applied to UCLA, we should start hearing back mid to late February through March!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliemsw Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliemsw Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 I was emailed by the department today and have been accepted into the MSW program at UCLA ! Kat_MSW2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliemsw Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 16 hours ago, BackNSchool83 said: I was emailed by the department today and have been accepted into the MSW program at UCLA ! Congratulationssssss! BackNSchool83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat_MSW2018 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 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!! BackNSchool83 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angiebangie344 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 @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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angiebangie344 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHVH Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 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 !!! CHVH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 @Angiebangie344 It's still very early on, acceptances are only just now being sent out, so hang on tight Angiebangie344 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHVH Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 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 !!! CHVH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angiebangie344 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Does anybody have an opinion for UCLA vs. USC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackNSchool83 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) 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 CHVH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoMSW Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Has anyone had any updates? I was told I would hear late Feb - early March and I still haven't heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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