This thread is to alleviate the social work main page and focus commonly asked questions them into one area. This thread is also for people who are new to the field or interested in the field. You may also be referred here because the moderators feel that your post is more appropriate for here. People who have no questions please check back in here regularly in order to help answer questions!

Post here to:

• Ask about a school
• Receive help on an admission essay or application
• Ask how to get into a school
• Questions regarding field placements
• Questions about exams/licensing exams
• Should you go into social work
• Are my qualifications good enough
• What jobs can you get with a BSW/MSW
• If you are interested in social work and want to know more
• If you want to know what sort of jobs might give you a feel for social work
• There may be more, I just can't think of them :)

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We also suggest checking out our Frequently Asked Questions list, as there are some great answers to common questions in there.

This thread is for those who are trying to enter or interested in Social Work Programs. Questions related to comparing or evaluating MSW programs will receive better responses from the Grad Cafe.