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Hi all!
I'm having a career path change from Social Work. I have been out of school for around 5 years. I did poorly during my undergrad, (undiagnosed MDD and anxiety is my assumption). I have taken a couple pre requisites which I have gotten As in and plan to take the rest this upcoming year. I have read the rare postings about the sub 3.0's being accepted and am hoping my persistence and diligence coupled with my work experience will speak about my growth and devotion to the helping profession.
Here are my stats:
Undergraduate: Sociology- Emphasis in Law and Society 2.9 (i know..)
Last 60 units - around 3.0, currently
Pre requisites - Still need to take Anatomy, Physio, Abnormal Psych & Statistics. As well as Neuroanatomy, Kinesiology and an Arts for other programs.
GRE:
Quant: 145
Verbal: 158
AWA: 4.0
(definitely going to re-take soon, using magoosh)
Work:
Special Education Instructional Assistant - Special Day Classroom (2 years)
Play Specialist & Mentor- play therapy with children with developmental delays using DIR/Floortime to teach social skills, communication skills and develop play skills. (3 years)
Program Evaluator - Developed goals, conducted evaluations and parent interviews to asses for the program. (^promoted - 4 months)
Child Care Worker - Adolescent males on probation in group home setting, severely emotional disturbed, gang affiliated, sex offenders, mental illness (2 years)
Volunteer:
Case Manager - worked with homeless women, dual-diagnosed at a drop in center. (6 months)
Domestic Violence Prevention - Child care and community awareness , 40 hour training (one year)
Reading Tutor - tutored underprivileged children in underserved communities (6 months)
Scholarship committee: Developed criteria and selected recipients for a 5k award to high school students in an underserved community(2 months to develop and select)
Awards:
Specialist of the year - 2014
President's Volunteer Service Award (Silver) - 2011
My plan is to take as many classes as I can (while maintaining my GPA, of course) to boost my last 60 units as I know some of the programs focus on this. I have a lot of confidence I will do well in the classes given my passion for this work and and my growth since undergrad.
Sorry for the long post, I really wanted to paint a clear picture.
Constructive feedback is welcome!
I'm having a career path change from Social Work. I have been out of school for around 5 years. I did poorly during my undergrad, (undiagnosed MDD and anxiety is my assumption). I have taken a couple pre requisites which I have gotten As in and plan to take the rest this upcoming year. I have read the rare postings about the sub 3.0's being accepted and am hoping my persistence and diligence coupled with my work experience will speak about my growth and devotion to the helping profession.
Here are my stats:
Undergraduate: Sociology- Emphasis in Law and Society 2.9 (i know..)
Last 60 units - around 3.0, currently
Pre requisites - Still need to take Anatomy, Physio, Abnormal Psych & Statistics. As well as Neuroanatomy, Kinesiology and an Arts for other programs.
GRE:
Quant: 145
Verbal: 158
AWA: 4.0
(definitely going to re-take soon, using magoosh)
Work:
Special Education Instructional Assistant - Special Day Classroom (2 years)
Play Specialist & Mentor- play therapy with children with developmental delays using DIR/Floortime to teach social skills, communication skills and develop play skills. (3 years)
Program Evaluator - Developed goals, conducted evaluations and parent interviews to asses for the program. (^promoted - 4 months)
Child Care Worker - Adolescent males on probation in group home setting, severely emotional disturbed, gang affiliated, sex offenders, mental illness (2 years)
Volunteer:
Case Manager - worked with homeless women, dual-diagnosed at a drop in center. (6 months)
Domestic Violence Prevention - Child care and community awareness , 40 hour training (one year)
Reading Tutor - tutored underprivileged children in underserved communities (6 months)
Scholarship committee: Developed criteria and selected recipients for a 5k award to high school students in an underserved community(2 months to develop and select)
Awards:
Specialist of the year - 2014
President's Volunteer Service Award (Silver) - 2011
My plan is to take as many classes as I can (while maintaining my GPA, of course) to boost my last 60 units as I know some of the programs focus on this. I have a lot of confidence I will do well in the classes given my passion for this work and and my growth since undergrad.
Sorry for the long post, I really wanted to paint a clear picture.
Constructive feedback is welcome!