A personal narrative statement written in APA format that includes the following:
A detailed discussion of why the applicant has chosen social work, including personal, family, and environmental influences.
A detailed discussion of the applicant’s experiences working with people in a human services related capacity.
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 applicant’s degree of preparedness to engage in graduate-level social work education including both internal and external factors related to the applicant.
The applicant’s preference to attend the full-time or the part-time MSW plan of study.
How the applicant plans to use the MSW degree once they graduate.
