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Tips For Your University of Toronto MSW Application

Applying for grad school can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to keep track of all the different application requirements from the programs you’re applying to. Trust me, I’ve been there! In this post, I’m sharing a guide to your University of Toronto (UofT) MSW application so that the process is as simple as possible for you, and you can focus on putting your best foot forward on the application itself!

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Tips for Your Wilfrid Laurier University MSW Statement of Interest & Social Justice Issue

Wilfrid Laurier University is a popular choice for Master of Social Work applicants in Canada, and our team at MSW Helper has supported hundreds of MSW applicants with their application forms. This guide will walk you through how to complete the Experience Form, Statement of Interest, and Critical Analysis of a Social Justice Issue.

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What I Wish I Knew Before Enrolling in a Thesis-based MSW Program

Are you considering applying to a MSW program, but unsure if you should go the course-based or thesis-based route? The purpose of this post is to provide clarity about the difference between both tracks and what you should consider when selecting a path. The structure of a course-based versus a thesis-based program may differ depending on the school, but they will relatively follow a similar approach.

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Social Work Scholarships for Canadian Masters Students 

This article contains a list of scholarships and bursaries that MSW students across Canada may apply for. Note that this list includes application deadlines, location requirements, and a brief overview of the scholarship requirements and funding amount, as well as links to learn more about each program.

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Applying to Clinical Social Work Programs in Canada

Narrowing down which Master of Social Work (MSW) programs you want to apply for can be challenging, especially if you are new to the field of social work and aren’t super familiar with the specifics of different branches.

In this article, I will go more in-depth on what clinical social work means, the clinical social work programs offered in Canada, and tips for your application to clinical social work programs. 

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Applying to Master of Social Work Programs in Canada

Starting the journey of pursuing a Master of Social Work can be both exciting and daunting. On one hand, you may be excited about your potential career path, but on the other hand you may already know that Master of Social Work programs can be quite competitive.

As a Canadian myself, I often get questions specific to Canadian Master of Social Work programs. This blog post will address important questions and considerations when applying for Canadian MSW programs, including the demand for social workers in Canada, finding suitable programs, GPA programs, and identifying the best programs in the country.

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