I've been feeling a bit defeated as I have a goal of completing my MSW, either through direct admission to an MSW program or completing my BSW first. I unfortunately have been rejected by every school I have applied to for both BSW and MSW programs. Calgary, Victoria, Wilfried Laurier, Dalhousie.
I recognize that the rejections are very likely due to my low GPA. Without going into too much detail, I was not a good post-secondary student and unfortunately am now feeling the impacts by not getting accepted into any programs.
I completed my Child and Youth Care Certificate and Diploma and have a three year B.A. with a Psych major. I worked as a Child and Youth Care Worker for around 2 years, I worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for nearly 9 years, and now have worked in Child Welfare for 3+ years. I am coming up on 15 years of what I believe to be relevant experience, which I hoped would outweigh the low GPA.
I was looking to see if anyone has been in a similar situation and was accepted into either BSW or MSW programs, and any advice for my particular situation. Given that I work full-time and have a 2 year old, I have been applying to online programs. I did acknowledge my low GPA in my applications and provided the reasoning for it - then followed up with the fact that I have demonstrated the ability to maintain employment, have excellent references and advance my career.
I am 37 years old and am starting to feel like it is getting to the point where I am unlikely to get accepted as I don't believe a few more years of experience in addition to what I already have would make a significant difference.
If anyone has any advice / suggestions that they feel may be helpful, that would be appreciated.