Social Work Personal Statement Editing Services

Over the last 6 years, MSW Helper has helped hundreds of MSW applicants in getting accepted to competitive MSW programs, even those who:

  • Have a low GPA

  • Have no formal social work experience or who are making a career change

  • Have been out of school for several years

As the ONLY grad school application service that specializes specifically in Master of Social Work applications, we are experts at helping you show admissions committees your skills, strengths, and potential through the personal statement.

Scroll and click the icons below to learn about personal statement editing, courses, and packages.

Have questions? Check out our FAQ at the bottom of the page or send an email to info@mswhelper.com

Option 1

Graphic - writing workshop

Personal Statement Writing Workshop | Instant Access

$29.99

Self-paced course: Use this workshop to write an impactful personal statement for the Master of Social Work Program and get your rough draft done in under 2 hours.

Option 2

Personal Statement Editing and Critiquing

Starting at $119.99

Our flagship service. Strengthen your social work personal statement with editing and critiquing.

Our seasoned editors provide comprehensive feedback and meticulous editing to improve your social work personal statement. Let us refine your narrative and uncover your strengths to make your application stand out.

Option 3

Grad School Resume Editing and Critiquing

Starting at $99.99

Highlight your unique qualifications and experiences to make a lasting impression on MSW admissions committees - even if you’re making a career change and have no formal social work experience!

Option 4

1:1 Consultation | MSW Application Planning Session

$119.99

Meet with an Application Advisor for personalized assistance with your grad school application.

Use your session to brainstorm and map out your personal statement, plan strategically, and clarify your application doubts.

Option 5

The Full Package

For applicants who want all the above (plus more) for less.

The Full Package gives you everything you need to create a stand-out MSW application that shows admissions committees your skills, strengths, and potential for the MSW program. You get:

(3) tokens for the following services: (Mix and match)*

  • 1:1 planning and consultation call: We’ll review your experiences and help you come up with a plan for your personal statement and answer all of your application questions.

  • Personal statement critique with regular 3-5 day delivery (optional upgrade to 24-hour delivery).

  • Resume critique with regular 3-5 day delivery (optional upgrade to 24-hour delivery).

Plus ALL of these exclusive bonuses to enhance your entire application - only available for Full Package clients:

  • Access to the MSW Personal Statement Writing Workshop: Applicants who take the Writing Workshop first always end up with stronger personal statements.

  • Editable Grad School Resume / CV Template: Follows best practices for the grad school CV AND social work jobs.

  • Reference Templates: How to ask, follow up, problem-solve, and thank your references via email.

  • Keep yourself organized with our Application Tracker: Ensure your application is submitted on time by keeping track of application deadlines, reference status’, and writing progress.

  • $20 discount on additional document editing: Great option if applying to multiple schools.

Basically, we’ll be here to walk you through each step of the application process.

Flexible pricing options to meet your needs:

3 monthly payments of $160 $114.99

OR

Save 16% by paying in full: $459.99 $289.99

*Note: After signing up for the Full Package you will be given (3) coupon codes that can be applied to personal statement editing, resume editing, and the 1:1 consultation. Applicants may swap one service for another. For example, they could use a coupon code originally meant for resume editing to instead receive a second personal statement edit. Send an email info@mswhelper.com or check out our FAQ’s below if you have questions about this offer.

  • Sandra says:

    Michelle is amazing! She provides insightful feedback/suggestions and is great to work with. I have been out of school for 6 years and found the personal statement process very stressful and had no idea where to begin! Michelle’s feedback and guidance was extremely helpful. She helped me showcase confidence in my writing! She helped me dive deeper into my "why" and showed me how to be clear and concise in my statements.

    I would strongly suggest investing in the Full package as this includes zoom calls and the editing service. Having zoom meetings helped me stay accountable and made it easy to ask questions! I am so grateful for Michelle's services! I don't know what I would have done without her help! Thank you, Michelle!!

  • Sharlene says:

    Michelle really helped me make my personal statement better with all the feedback and edits she suggested which was really great!

    Her great communication and timely feedback really helped me strengthen my personal statement just in time and I couldn't be more thankful for her big help. I would absolutely recommend Michelle's services as they're really informative and helpful, especially since this is my first time applying to my MSW.

    I was accepted into all the schools I applied for and will be attending Columbia University in the Spring of 2024, thanks to Michelle's help!

  • Michaela says:

    I felt absolutely lost on applying to MSW programs until I came across Michelle’s services. I worked with her to get feedback on my personal statement multiple times, and ended up using her again for help with my social issues paper.

    Her feedback was incredibly helpful and increased my confidence in my application. I finished my undergrad degree almost 5 years ago, so had no idea where to start before her.

    I ended up being accepted into the program I applied to, and honestly doubt that would have been the case without her help! I highly recommend her services!!

  • Walker says:

    I wasn’t sure where to start with my personal statement. I purchased Michelle’s full package and I’m grateful that I did! Michelle was able to take my non social work background and give me ideas on how to incorporate the parts that were applicable.

    I got into the one and only program that I applied for! To give some background for other individuals without a BSW; I have a BS in Psychology with a GPA of about 3.4 and I have worked in banking since I graduated high school in 2016.

    I highly recommend taking advantage of Michelle’s help!

  • Olympia says:

    I was so worried about this application as I am trying to switch over from a completely different field into social work.

    My initial draft was all over the place but after reviewing Michelle’s feedback, I realized I really need to dig much deeper into my WHY – why I want to be a social worker.

    I am so grateful to Michelle for offering this professional service of reviewing our personal statements which enables me the opportunity to edit and refine and feel more confident knowing that I’m getting closer to completing a personal statement that will shine.

  • Aya says:

    Michelle gave me excellent feedback on my personal statement. She was quick to return the feedback and really emphasize upon social justice problems in my statement.

    Her service is better than other services that I have paid for in the past because she really caters to the program's needs accurately and makes sure you mention what you need to make your MSW personal statement stand out!

  • Stephanie says:

    I’d applied multiple times to my MSW and really wanted an extra edge with my personal statement, and getting advice from someone who edits only MSW applications and statements felt like the way to go. In the past I had used general in editing services through my university for my MSW and it wasn’t what I was looking for.

    The editing Michelle does is SO tailored and fine tuned to what MSW programs are looking for, and I think it gave me a few extra things to consider.

    Michelle made me confident in the applications I submitted. That made all the difference to me between this application cycle and my previous ones. I felt so good about what I sent in that it mitigated some of that anxiety waiting to hear back from schools because I knew I put my best version of myself forward.

  • Claire says:

    Michelle helped me dig deeper into my personal statement and show the admissions committee what I really wanted to say. As someone who has always considered themselves a strong writer, it was 1000% in my best interest to use Michelle’s services because there are simply so many nuances of social work that she can help you critically think about and express.

    I’ve been accepted into 4/4, including my top choice at UChicago and I couldn’t be more happy!!! 🤍✨🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 For what it’s worth my GPA was below average due to extenuating circumstances so my personal statement DEFINITELY had something to do with my acceptances!!

  • Sydney says:

    Michelle helped me with my resume/cv and personal statement and I couldn't be happier with all that she did for me!

    I was very nervous and wasn't sure how to get started and her assistance was so helpful that I was extremely confident when I submitted my application! She pays great attention to detail and provides amazing feedback that is extremely helpful and easy to follow.

    I would recommend her services to anyone applying for their MSW, she is so knowledgeable and knows what she is doing! Her writing courses are also amazing if you aren't sure where to start with writing the personal statement it made the writing process so much easier, 10/10 service.

  • Molly says:

    Working with Michelle was wonderful! She pays extremely close attention to detail. Not only did she review my CV and personal statements with time and care, she was extremely responsive to emails and was a great communicator.

    She is very knowledgeable about the MSW degree and provides you with lots of necessary information to feel confident in your application.

    Thank you Michelle!

  • Hannah says:

    Michelle is AMAZING! I honestly can not say enough about her and her services.

    I remember I was so stressed out writing my personal statements for graduate school. I wasn't feeling confident, and didn't know where to start. I did my best and Michelle gave amazing feedback that got my brain working. She helped me fix wording issues.

    She is 10000000000% worth every penny to review your personal statement. By the time I was done working with her, I felt confident sending in my personal statement instead of nervous. I got into both of my top schools. She went above and beyond. If you are feeling stuck or want feedback on your personal statement, I highly recommend her!

  • Susana says:

    I was accepted into ALL 3 of the programs I applied to (Boston College, Simmons University, and Bridgewater State) with some great scholarships!

    I cannot thank you enough for your help with my personal statements! Your edits/ feedback on my writing and overall encouragement boosted my confidence throughout the process. It was great witnessing my writing improve with each personal statement I wrote. I can't wait to start grad school in the fall!

FAQs

  • We work with MSW candidates to write top notch social work personal statements. Whether you are just getting started and looking for some guidance, or you just need someone to let you know if you’re on the right track, you’ve come to the right place. We can help you write your personal statement or edit and critique what you already wrote.

  • After you submit your order, you will be prompted to send your personal statement via our online portal. Then, we’ll take it from there!

    We will thoroughly review your personal statement and leave you detailed comments. Your personal statement will be sent back to you within the timeframe you select (24-hour or 5-day delivery)

    Then you will make final changes based on your discretion. If you have any questions we are happy to answer any questions about the feedback we provide!

  • We take a look at what you wrote and ensure that your experience and skillset connects with what the schools of social work are looking for in a cohesive and thematic manner. We’ll dissect things that are unclear, make sure you're integrating social work lingo, and make your writing polished.

    We also do light editing for grammar and spelling. That said, our hope is that the draft you send in has already been proofread by you ahead of time. We want to make your final draft the best it can be and catch mistakes you may have missed!

  • We make NO changes to your original document. Instead, all suggestions and edits are added as "comments" in the margins of your paper. That way, you can choose to integrate the suggestions or ignore them at your discretion.

  • MSW Helper is the ONLY grad school application service that specializes in Master of Social Work personal statements.

    MSW Helper is also run BY social workers, FOR (future) social workers. We have specialized knowledge in the social work field, and we totally understand the struggles you are going through because we’ve been through it too!

    We’ve also been in business for 6+ years!

  • One of our core values is integrity in service. Because of that, we never make any changes to your personal statement, nor will we write your personal statement for you.

    Instead, we use our perspectives as social workers to offer feedback and help you check your blind spots to improve your application.

    You can work with us knowing that you did the work to write your personal statement on your own, therefore maintaining academic integrity.

  • No, we can not write your personal statement for you. Not only is it unethical/plagiarism, but the whole purpose of a personal statement is that it's personal. Only you can explain why you want to pursue graduate school.

    If you need help getting started, we recommend checking out our free resources or the Writing Workshop or booking a call with an application advisor

  • Yes! The Writing Workshop is a self-paced course where we have recorded everything you need to know to write a strong personal statement.

    It takes about 2 hours to watch all the videos and complete the worksheets, and by the end you’re going to have your rough draft ready to go!

    You can also book a call with an application advisor for support with mapping out your personal statement and answering any questions you may have.

  • We do not use AI to edit and critique your personal statement.

    We use our experience and perspectives in the social work field to critically review your personal statement - something AI cannot do!

  • If you HAVE written your personal statement you can select

    • Option 2: Personal statement editing

    If you have NOT written your personal statement you can select:

    • Option 1: Writing Workshop

    • Option 3: 1:1 consultation

    If you have any questions about which service is best for you send an email to info@mswhelper.com

  • There is often a lot of overlap between personal statements, even if the requirements differ slightly. For that reason, we suggest editing one personal statement at a time so that you can integrate our feedback with each copy.

    Our system only allows applicants to order one personal statement per day. If you prefer to have us edit all of your personal statements at once please send an email to info@mswhelper.com for a quote and custom checkout link.

  • That depends on which service you choose. If you choose to have us review your personal statement, standard delivery time is 5 days. However, we do offer an express 24 hour service as well (so you can meet those deadlines!)

    The workshop and guides all have instant access, so that you can get the information you need to write a strong personal statement right away.

  • If you select 5-day delivery your personal statement will be delivered within 5 days of submission.

    Saturday and Sunday count towards the 5-day delivery timeline!

  • Of course! If you select 24-hour delivery the feedback you get will be equally as detailed and comprehensive as our standard delivery option. The only difference is that you get to jump the line and get your document back sooner!

  • All prices are listed in USD.

  • We can’t promise that working with us will result in an acceptance from your school of choice. (and you should be cautious of anyone who makes that claim.)

    However, last year 89% of our clients got accepted to their MSW!

  • Yes! We often work with applicants who are applying to social science programs, such as counselling, clinical psychology, public health, public policy, education, sociology, and political science.

  • Yes! We use the term “personal statement”, “statement of purpose”, and “letter of intent” interchangeably. Although they have slightly different focuses we are able to assist.

  • Yes we do!

    Our Application Advisors are based in Canada and have applied to several of the same schools you are applying to. We are very familiar with the application process for each school in Canada.

  • Yes we do!

    We have helped applicants get accepted to many of the major MSW programs in the US (as well as dozens of smaller, local programs).

    We have supported applicants with their applications to Columbia, NYU, Fordham, Cal State Schools, University of Chicago, FSU, LSU, UNC, and many more!

  • We are happy to support you in your DSW or PhD in Social Work application.

    The application process is similar to MSW programs, but has a stronger emphasis on developing a research area of interest.

    One of our application advisors is an MSW candidate in a thesis-based MSW program and has significant research experience. If you are using MSW Helper for your PhD or DSW application let us know and we can match you up with her!

  • Absolutely! The BSW application process is similar to the MSW application process. Several of the application advisors on our team are MSW candidates with a BSW degree, so they have been through the process of completing their BSW applications as well.

  • No problem. Send an email to info@mswhelper.com and a team member will get back to you ASAP!

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