u/Elegant-Isopod-8034

Genuine question, not throwing shade. I am curious how people are getting accepted into MSW programs straight out of a BSW?

I graduated from my BSW in 2024 (finished all classes in winter of 2023 but officially graduated in spring of 2024) and am applying to MSW to begin in 2027. I have been working full time since January of 2024 in various jobs in child welfare and I have found that my professional experience has heavily influenced who I am as a social worker and a big part of my personal statement in my MSW application.

I am wondering how people feel ready to jump straight into a MSW program right after finishing undergrad. I know a lot of us come to this field with pervious experience but most of the programs I have looked into require a minimum of 2 years professional (post BSW) experience.

What makes you feel ready - professionally and academically - to go into a MSW without a couple years under your belt in the field?

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