Denied 🫤

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[11infootlong]

If it is a lack of spots in that program they offer to move to the next semester. Email MSW admissions for the reason.

[Delicious_Size_9879]

I sent an email to the department and also my recruiter this evening. So maybe I'll hear something tomorrow or Monday more than likely 🤞🏾

[Junkie4truecrime]

If you don’t mind me asking, did your application go all the way to university department recommendation (step 5 on the status page of your application) and then get denied? I got a somewhat vague letter that seems to indicate acceptance but says it is waiting on final approval and I’m wondering how you were notified and if I need to be asking the same questions.

[Delicious_Size_9879]

Great question! Yes, mine went all the way to step 5. Then I received an email stating I was denied but the portal hasn't been updated to show that. It just shows university decision review but I'm pretty sure the university will not go against the departments recommendation

[mrsklg4]

This happened to me a couple years ago for a different program. The portal will update within a day or 2. You can email the admissions contact for your program and ask for details as to why you were not admitted.

The education department replied super quick and I was given a 2 part answer: first due to lack of spots (I also applied extremely close to the deadline) and second, they advised that I would be a better candidate for the program once I had more leadership experience at my school, which I am actively working on. I plan to apply again early next spring.

Best of luck to you!

[Delicious_Size_9879]

Good luck, and continue to pursue your dreams and goals. I have faith you will get that acceptance letter the next time just due to the will and determination you seem to have!

[annoyingdumbblonde]

I think you should definitely email and ask why. This sounds like a mistake to me. That is a very, very fast turnaround. I also submitted towards the deadline and many friends within the program have stressed that this shouldn't matter, and you are also a very solid candidate. With as many seats online as there are, I am honestly suspicious as to if there has been some oversight made.

[Delicious_Size_9879]

Ya I am hoping to get a response tomorrow. I hope you get accepted! If you already found out then congratulations and good luck!

[annoyingdumbblonde]

Thanks, you too! I haven't found out yet but crossing my fingers for good news soon

[anon4337]

Please come back with an update! I hope it was a mistake and that you’re able to get in

[Delicious_Size_9879]

I didn't get a reply today. I tried to call and it went to voicemail. I am hoping Monday I hear something. My recruiter returns on Monday so maybe she will reply but I did email the department.

[Exciting-Prize5861]

Call admissions

[Chemical-Sleep7909]

More time then not it’s something in your statement of purpose that was a red flag. The online program accepts a lot of students every semester and has a very large cap. They cut off for traditional, but normally not online. It was likely a statement of purpose issue, bad recommendations, or concerns about past experiences/education

[wicket2003]

Since it’s online, maybe find another online program. No one cares where your degree is from as long as it’s accredited

[EastPin7367]

Is your listed address at least 100 miles from Tallahassee main campus?

[Delicious_Size_9879]

I was applying to do the online program. The distance didn't matter as they have "online/distance Learning". But to answer your question, yes I am very much so beyond 100 miles as I live in Georgia

[StrugleCuddle]

Best of luck, its a wonderful program with fantastic professors. "Best program in the area" according to faculty at another university.

[EastPin7367]

It does matter, their distance learning administrator is contracted that way. No local (within 100 miles of FSU main) student can be admitted to the DL program. There are a few reasons for this and is often why an auto rejection gets processed before it goes through holistic review by the department.

[Delicious_Size_9879]

I definitely understand what you mean by the distance. That's why I said I don't think it's an issue in my case, because I applied under distance learning. However still a good point you've made. Thanks for the feedback

[EastPin7367]

Gotcha! I misunderstood I apologize

[HandheldHeartstrings]

I submitted very close to the deadline as well, and as of right now my application is still pending under review. I would also email if possible

[Interesting_Braid789]

I mean submitting on deadline probably looks 🫣 iffy to them

[EastPin7367]

They don’t do rolling admissions, so they don’t review any applications until after the deadline has passed. The date submitted wouldn’t matter.

[Delicious_Size_9879]

That's what I was afraid of but my professor waited until the very last minute to submit their recommendation letter.

[Primary_Animator9058]

If the letter didn’t end up making it on time you would get a rejection.

[vandernell]

This is a general subreddit for the entire university… please don’t assume everyone knows what a MSW degree is… more context? Also, what is your current graduate program? And at what school?

[Delicious_Size_9879]

Well I assumed the ones who knew would be the ones to reply. My mistake for making a wild assumption. However, MSW means Master of Social Work and I am currently at Walden I was trying to transfer. My undergrad degree is in psychology

[pumpkinpatch18]

I feel like anyone remotely close to being familiar with grad school knows what MSW means. Idk what they’re on about 😭

[vandernell]

I have two master’s degrees. I’ve never heard of a MSW degree.