About MSW Helper
Supporting the Next Generation of Social Workers
MSW Helper is a platform dedicated to helping aspiring social workers get accepted into competitive MSW programs. Through application advising services, educational resources, and a supportive online community, we guide applicants through every stage of the graduate school application process.
Over the past seven years, MSW Helper has supported hundreds of applicants pursuing MSW programs across Canada and the United States.
How we help MSW applicants
Resource Library
Our blogs, webinars, templates, and workbooks help applicants understand what MSW programs are looking for and how to approach each part of the application process – from choosing programs to writing a strong personal statement.
Academic Partnerships
We collaborate with MSW programs to highlight new and existing opportunities for students in our network. Through program spotlights, webinars, and featured resources, we help connect prospective applicants with programs that align with their goals.
Personal Statement Preparation
Our team provides detailed feedback and editing on MSW personal statements to help applicants strengthen their writing, clearly answer program prompts, and present their experiences in a thoughtful and cohesive way.
MSW Helper’s Mission and Values
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With our academic background in social work, we approach our work with professionalism and integrity, using our knowledge to support the next generation of social work students.
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MSW Helper offers a range of resources and support for applicants, from free educational content to personalized application guidance. We’re here to support anyone on their journey toward obtaining an MSW.
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We meet applicants where they’re at and collaborate with them throughout the application process.
Rather than doing the work for students, we support them in strengthening their own voice and clearly communicating their experiences and goals.
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We believe every applicant brings valuable experiences and perspectives. Our role is to help them identify and highlight those strengths in their applications.
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We believe potential social workers come from many different backgrounds. Our goal is to help applicants clearly communicate their experiences and strengths so the application process is more equitable and accessible.
MICHELLE BRUXER
Founder & CEO
How MSW Helper Got Started.
Hi, I’m Michelle Bruxer, the Founder of MSW Helper.
Applying to graduate school is an exciting - and stressful - milestone for many students. Even though I have always been a strong writer, I had no idea whether the personal statements I was crafting were actually what admissions committees were looking for.
After being accepted to graduate school, I started helping other MSW applicants with their personal statements. What began as a small side project – often working out of my local library while finishing grad school – quickly grew as more applicants began reaching out for support.
At the time, I never imagined the level of demand for graduate school application support specifically tailored to social work programs.
Today, MSW Helper has edited hundreds of personal statements and supported thousands of future social workers through our free resources and advising services.
Through our blog, resource library, webinars, university partnerships, and personal statement editing services, MSW Helper is the go-to platform for students interested in applying to social work programs.
MSW Helper in the Media
Social Workers, Rise! Podcast
Learn about how to write an MSW personal statement that stands out, how (and why) Michelle started MSW Helper, and your chances of getting accepted to MSW programs if you have a low GPA.
Designer Practice Podcast
Listen to Michelle from MSW Helper chat with Kayla Das about what it takes to write a personal statement that stands out.
101 Things to Do With A Social Work Degree
Page 290-292: Michelle discusses the development of MSW Helper and her journey as a social work entrepreneur.
Social Work Degrees by Wiley
Top 10 mistakes in the MSW Personal Statement - Click to read
How to write a top notch personal statement - click to read
Resources for Applicants Who Are:
Some schools we’ve helped applicants apply to:
MSW Helper has worked with hundreds of applicants across the USA, Canada, the UK, and across the world. Here’s a list of some of the schools MSW Helper clients frequently apply to:
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