u/KnownTension9086

I could really use some encouragement or honest advice.

I recently applied to several MSW programs. My overall undergraduate GPA is around a 2.8, but I graduated with a BA in Psychology from UC San Diego and currently work full-time as a Mental Health Technician/Community Care Coordinator with adolescents in residential mental health.

I wrote an optional statement explaining my academic challenges and had strong professional letters of recommendation.

So far I've been:
- Accepted to Loyola Chicago
- Rejected from Fordham
- Rejected from USC

I'm still waiting to hear back from NYU, and honestly I'm losing hope. I know NYU is very competitive, and after these recent decisions I'm expecting another rejection.

Has anyone here been admitted to NYU Silver (or another competitive MSW program) with a GPA around 2.8? If so, what do you think made the difference in your application? I'd really appreciate hearing your experiences because I'm feeling discouraged right now.

I got into Loyola University of Chicago and just received my denial letter from Fordham. Personally, my dream has always been to live in NY (I am from LA). I’ve visited NY so many times & my mind has not changed one bit about the city. I applied to USC & NYU (waiting on decision) and possibly Hunter College in NY.

Anyone from NY or has done an msw program in NY have any recommendations for programs & your experience? and what do you think about the sw program at Hunter? Let me know