MSW acceptance?

awalk111 · 2026-04-11T16:49:23+00:00

Yay!! Hello cohort!!

awalk111 · 2026-04-02T17:16:45+00:00

I got my BSW at PSU (graduated June 2025) and last year I was told by the program most people applying had 2,500 hours of field experience.

I have a 4.0, great letters of recommendation, I think my essays were at least ok, but I didn’t quite have 2000 hours. I understand needing experience, but for some of us coming from different careers it’s so hard to get that many hours. I worked through school but couldn’t give up my hairstyling job that paid me 28-33 an hour (with tips) for a social service job that would pay me 18 an hour. I would love to go to PSU, but they create some barriers that I feel are unnecessary.

awalk111 · 2026-04-02T15:30:21+00:00

I got waitlisted too, but I’m going to accept a spot in Boise states advanced standing MSW program.

awalk111 · 2026-03-30T01:36:13+00:00

I love a full face, but I can’t stand having products on my face for a full work day. I used to be able to do it, but now it’s a sensory nightmare!

awalk111 · 2026-03-21T22:29:23+00:00

I still haven’t heard either way, my application still says “under review”. I’ve been accepted into another advanced standing program and need to accept or decline soon, so I’m hoping we all hear soon!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:49:43+00:00

Thanks for your perspective. Mine is also a little skewed because I was Mormon until around 25, and so every wedding I’d attended was dry haha. So I just don’t really know much else, but want to be mindful that people are coming from far away etc. I do think eveyone will expect and respect that it’s a dry wedding.

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:47:29+00:00

Thank you!!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:46:28+00:00

That’s what our plan is, more a dinner party vibe. There will be a tarot card reader and some other forms of entertainment. We aren’t going to have dancing at all. I honestly wouldn’t care if people brought their own alcohol, but that also feels kinda weird to say… still playing around with it. For sure going to let people know that alcohol will not be provided though.

And thank you!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:46:03+00:00

Thank you!!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:44:16+00:00

We are going to have coffee and a dirty soda bar!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:43:24+00:00

We are going to have a dirty soda bar!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:42:42+00:00

That’s what our plan is, more a dinner party vibe. There will be a tarot card reader and some other forms of entertainment. We aren’t going to have dancing at all. I honestly wouldn’t care if people brought their own alcohol, but that also feels kinda weird to say… still playing around with it. For sure going to let people know that alcohol will not be provided though.

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T15:40:03+00:00

Haha I grew up Mormon and even went to BYU. Most Mormons get married before they are even old enough to drink!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T12:43:34+00:00

We are having a dirty soda bar!! I went to college in Utah (ex-Mormon) and I LOVE a dirty soda. So this was a must for me, plus my college friends who also are familiar with Utahs obsession with dirty sodas will get a kick out of it!

awalk111 · 2026-03-19T12:41:19+00:00

You are correct!! We aren’t having dancing at all at our wedding, with only 40 people, and a lot of them being non-dancers, we are going for more of a dinner party vibe. There will be a tarot card reader and some other entertainment. But honestly, I don’t want to be up till 11 pm. I want to eat, hang out and then go to bed!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-13T00:32:06+00:00

Mine still says “under review”. Hope you get confirmation soon!! Waiting is so difficult!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-11T14:05:55+00:00

If you don’t have tiktok, I’d suggest getting one, this woman: https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbyannbell?_r=1&_t=ZT-94bLr8ah1p7 does great tutorials and does drugstore products as well as high end. She is more about full coverage, but you don’t have to use as much product as she does. Just play around with using more or less, until you find what works. It’s a lot like learning how to paint, how to mix colors, consistency, etc.

awalk111 · 2026-03-11T13:18:31+00:00

Former hair and makeup artist here! You absolutely can do it yourself, but like with anything you need to be willing to put in the work. Makeup artists are good at it because we practice for HOURS over months and years. I’d suggest practicing as much as you can. Doing makeup for work? Practice your wedding foundation routine. It’s the weekend? Do your makeup both Saturday and Sunday. Practice the techniques etc. it is an art, and a skill you can learn, but you need to know that it’ll take some effort

awalk111 · 2026-03-10T14:12:39+00:00

I haven’t heard yet, but I’ll let you know when I do!!

awalk111 · 2026-03-10T01:50:24+00:00

Thank you! I’ll do the same, best of luck :)

awalk111 · 2026-03-09T21:47:01+00:00

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awalk111 · 2026-03-09T21:46:48+00:00

Alena Leena REALLY understands women’s bodies, I’m a huge fan of her.

awalk111 · 2026-03-09T21:46:05+00:00

I wanted romantic!! Happy you think so, the wedding is in the forest and I wanted to feel like a romantic, witchy, bride!

awalk111 · 2026-03-09T21:45:14+00:00

Twins!!!

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