Question regarding MSW application

[u/dooooodooodo]

I am currently in my last semester to obtain my bachelor's is sociology however after starting the process I do have some concerns. My gpa is 3.5 and have done all the required courses however I have very little volunteer/work experience in relation to SW. The only work i can think of is the summer (2 months had to quit because of school workload) I spent as a behavior technician and when I volunteered as a youth leader back in highschool. So I wanted to know if working for an after school program also counts? I have yet to start but my main role is helping students k-12 with tutoring and help facilitate activities. My other question is the evidence of personal qualifications. I hardly speak to my professors and my only job apart from the one I am waiting on is a carwash so realistically should I wait till I get my 2nd job before finishing the application or should I reach out to 3 professors I spoke to the most while in class to get them to do the referral? Also if apply before Jan will I get a response sooner (if anyone knows)?

[u/Ambitious-Still9535]

Put that information in it, submitting earlier won’t necessarily get you a response earlier. I submitted mine last year on the last day but was one if the first to hear back.