1. A detailed discussion of why the applicant has chosen social work, including personal, family, and environmental influences- See attached essay.
2. A detailed discussion of the applicants experiences working with people in a human services related capacity.- See attached Resume
3.If the applicant has not been working in a human services field, the applicant should discuss other experiences related to working with people in a helping capacity. A self-reflection of the applicants degree of preparedness to engage in graduate-level social work education including both internal and external factors related to the applicant. See Attached essay and Resume.
4.The applicants preference to attend the full-time or the part-time MSW plan of study- Applicants will be attending part-time due to working full time
5. How the applicant plans to use the MSW degree once they graduate I would like to work in a shelter as a Mental health and Substance abuse social worker to help New Yorkers suffering from Serious mental illness as a result of substance use live a more meaningful life.
Note- The attached essay is for admission to a different college however it may be helpful in the completion of the personal statement.
