Guide to Selecting and Applying to Master of Social Work Programs, Fourth Edition
Are you thinking about getting a master's degree in social work? Find out from a former admissions director how you can improve your graduate school application.In the Guide to Selecting and Applying to MSW Programs, Fourth Edition, you will learn about the admissions process from an insider's perspective. You will discover what will help (and hurt) your chances of being accepted to the school of your choice, and you will find tips on deciding which school is right for you.Read this book and find out:* What factors to consider when determining your interest in a school of social work  * What admissions committees look for in an applicant  * Whether your GPA and test scores matter  * How to gain social work related experience that will help your application  * Who to ask for letters of reference (and who not to ask)  * What to include in your personal essay  * Which schools are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and why this is important  * Where to find out about social work licensing in your state.PLUS...New in this edition--67 schools of social work provide tips to applicants and tell the most common mistakes applicants make, and also provide information about their programs!This book is your step-by-step guide and personal consultant as you work your way through the maze of the social work graduate school application process. Prevent making costly mistakes-let an insider help you give yourself that extra advantage.