Failed semester of MSW, discharged from the program—a bit lost
Hi everyone, I am 26 and obtained my BSW in 2020. I attempted a semester of MSW, that was going well, but then I had some family issues occur. I also was working full time and was in the program full time, it was remote. I want to clarify—I am ashamed I couldn’t keep up and was discharged from the program. I have been a good student in the past, I just… struggled this time around.
I would really love to further my education. I realize I am unsure if I can do this at the school I was at previously—I was discharged from the program and would have to appeal the decision, then the earliest I could get in is 2027.
What should I do? I am honestly scared to apply to new grad schools, have to reach out again to my previous field supervisor (who is now retired). I feel overwhelmed, and also scared. I want to be able to progress in this field and obtain licensure later on. I also desperately want to be successful and not stagnant in my current role. Should I consider taking the GRE and hope I score a good grade, to make any future MSW applications look appealing? Would any future schools have the record of my failed attempt at grad school? I’m so scared, I think I can do this though. I am just lost.
I currently work at a nonprofit where I process referrals and complete intakes, help make the person centered plans with goals, then submit that to Medicaid. I also am on a crisis call rotation monthly. I can’t help but to feel I’m currently lacking qualifications. There are “continuing education courses” I see, but these seem geared towards people needing these courses for their licensure, post masters.
What should I do?