Dear Future Social Worker,
Acceptance into Your Dream Master of Social Work Program Begins Here.
Trusted by over 30,000 social work students since 2018.
Applying to Master of Social Work programs can feel overwhelming. Your personal statement, resume, and experience all need to come together in a way that clearly shows admissions committees who you are, what you’ve learned, and why you belong in the profession - usually within a specified word count.
MSW Helper specializes in helping applicants present their experiences, values, and goals in a compelling and strategic way.
Our team has helped students gain admission to 150+ MSW programs across Canada and the United States, including Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Michigan, Wilfrid Laurier University, and the University of Toronto - among others.
The Challenge With MSW Applications:
Admissions committees review MSW applications holistically. They aren’t just evaluating your grades and experience. They’re trying to understand:
Why you want to become a social worker
Whether your experiences align with social work values
How clearly you understand the profession
The unique perspective you bring to the social work field
Many applicants struggle because they:
Feel unsure whether their application is competitive
Fail to show how their experience aligns with social work
Write essays that sound generic or don’t answer the prompts
Don’t know what schools are really looking for
A strong MSW application demonstrates critical thinking, self-awareness, and potential for professional growth in the field of social work.
That’s where MSW Helper comes in.
Through specialized editing, advising, and resources designed specifically for MSW applicants, we help you submit an application you feel confident about.
The Most Popular Way to Work With MSW Helper:
The Full Package
Everything you need to prepare a strong MSW application.
The Full Package combines structured guidance, expert feedback, and practical tools so you can confidently submit your application.
Most applicants start here.
What’s Included
Personal Statement Writing Workshop ($29 value)
A step-by-step framework to help you write a compelling MSW personal statement.Three Editing & Advising Tokens (up to $360 value)
Use your tokens for any combination of:Personal statement editing
Resume editing
Personal statement planning session
Grad School Resume Templates
Three templates designed specifically for MSW applicants and the social work field.Application Tracker
Stay on top of every deadline, draft, and reference request with our customizable tracker.Reference Request Email Templates
Scripts for requesting, following up with, and thanking references.$20 Discount on Additional Editing Services
Helpful if you're applying to multiple schools.
Individual services purchased separately would typically cost over $400
Your Investment: $289.99
Individual MSW Application Services
If you only need help with one part of your application, you can also choose individual services:
Option 1
Personal Statement Writing Workshop | Instant Access
$29.99
Self-paced course: Use this workshop to write an impactful personal statement for the Master of Social Work Program and get your rough draft ready in under 2 hours.
You’ll learn:
how to structure your essay
how to connect your experiences to a social issue
how to answer common prompts
how to avoid personal statement mistakes
Option 2
Personal Statement Editing and Critiquing
Starting at $119.99
Our editors specialize in MSW applications and have reviewed 3,000+ social work personal statements.
We help you:
clarify your narrative so admissions committees see your strengths and potential
connect your experiences to social work values and theories
address each prompt clearly and effectively
strengthen the structure and flow of your essay
meet the word count without sacrificing clarity or quality
Option 3
Grad School Resume Editing and Critiquing
Starting at $119.99
Whether you have years of social service experience or are transitioning from another field, we help you highlight the experiences and skills that matter most for graduate social work programs.
We help you:
highlight relevant experiences and transferable skills
connect your work, volunteer, and academic experiences to social work practice
organize your resume using best practices for graduate school applications
Includes 3 resume templates tailored to social work students and professionals.
Option 4
1:1 Consultation | MSW Application Planning Session
$119.99
Meet with an Application Advisor for personalized assistance with your grad school application.
Use your session to:
brainstorm and map your personal statemen
review your experiences
discuss school selection and statement prompts
clarify your application strategy
What Applicants Are Saying:
Resources for Applicants Who Are:
Free Resources for your Social Work Personal Statement
Webinar - Best practices in the personal statement
Learn how to write a grad school personal statement that stands out from the crowd.
MSW Personal Statement Template
Write the content of your personal statement with this easy to use template.
Buzzword Checklist - Sound like a Social Worker in your Personal Statement
Get a list of the most common social work buzzwords to use in your personal statement.
10 Days to a Strong MSW Personal Statement: Email Series
Free email series with tips and tricks to help you get started on your personal statement.
101 Things to Do With A Social Work Degree: Get a copy
Social Work to Wealth Podcast: Applying to MSW programs
Designer Practice Podcast: MSW Helper: How Does It Help MSW Applicants?
Social Work to Wealth Blog: MSW Personal Statement Example and Tips to Help You Stand Out
Social Work Degrees by Wiley Website: Top 10 mistakes in your grad school personal statement
Social Workers, Rise! Podcast: How to write your MSW personal statement
The New Social Worker Website: Applying to your Master of Social Work with no relevant experience (with examples)
Social Work Insider Podcast: Do’s and don'ts when writing your social work personal statement
Social Work Today Website: The most common questions in the MSW personal statement
Featured Blog Posts and Media
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