how competitive are top MSW programs

[ikibah]

I'm applying to a pretty top-notch MSW program with an undergrad degree that is completely irrelevant to social work. To try to counter this I have taken 6 psychology/behavioral science courses and one stats course. My irrelevant undergrad is a 4.0 and the 7 psych classes are all A's, however the statistics course is a C. I have pretty solid volunteer experience. Will this C kill me?

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[JustNoticing]

It won't kill you. Write a strong statement of purpose, have good letters of rec and you will have a strong application. They likely won't even notice the C, and will look more at your total GPA. But you should probably apply to more than one program.

 

[JustNoticing]

Your GPA will be better than most admitted applicants. I got into MA programs and multiple PhD programs with much worse outlier grades than a single C.

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

It won't kill you. Write a strong statement of purpose, have good letters of rec and you will have a strong application. They likely won't even notice the C, and will look more at your total GPA. But you should probably apply to more than one program.

This. I had one C and no one said anything about it. Albeit, it was in Physics.

 

[rach_future_msw]

I agree with the other posters that one C will not make or break your application. Just make sure you have a strong SOP that answers the question: why social work?

Good luck with the application process!

 

[ikibah]

Thanks. Thankfully, I got in and have been at the program for a year now.