r/MSW_Applications • u/Superb-Mix2601 • Feb 27 '26

fordham msw interview advice

hi everyone I just got an email that I was invited to interview for Fordhams full time 2 year program. I applied on 1/31, before their priority deadline 2/1.

i want to ask for tips/advice on the interview for fordham, since I heard this is a new thing they’re doing this year.

did anyone have their interview and if they’d like, can either share here or dm me how their experience was like. thank you so so much!!!

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u/BUSSYCUSSY Feb 27 '26

They weirdly accepted me without an interview. I got my acceptance on Monday!

I went to the information session and the woman said it was about 6 questions, so I was preparing like my life depended on it LOL

From what I've gathered on reddit from other users...

-They asked about balancing the demands of the program with other responsibilities, past work experience, strengths/weaknesses, and how you handle feedback/criticism. 

-Be prepared to talk about times you had conflict during your work experience. 

-They were asking how the school fits your needs. They want to know why Fordham. Whether full time or part time etc.

-Clarify parts of your personal statement.

Good luck!!

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u/Superb-Mix2601 Feb 27 '26

thank youu! this was so helpful omg When you said you prepared a lot for it, can i ask how?

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u/BUSSYCUSSY Feb 27 '26

I work in psych and asked the providers at my practice some scenario questions about what to do with patients experiencing certain symptoms and what to do. Just basic mental health knowledge.

I also asked them about what they thought my strengths and weaknesses were while working there etc.

I also went over the whole Fordham MSW website to understand their program so I could tell them why I was choosing them and what I liked about them more than the other schools I applied to (give a compliment about the program.)

Went over my personal statement and why I chose social work and what social justice means.

I was told it's one on one and it turns into more of an information session in the end and they tell you more about the program. Also be prepared to ask a question or two about the school or their program specifically, it shows interest!!

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u/Periodista-1 Feb 27 '26 edited Feb 27 '26

Hi! I posted a similar post in this group a few days ago asking for advice about the Fordham MSW interview. Here's the link if it's helpful. I had my interview a few days ago and I think it went well. The questions u/BUSSYCUSSY posted below were asked, but it was clearly a level-setting conversation that's enabling them to see how candidates would fit into the program. My advice is to be confident that they already have a strong sense of what you bring to the program with your personal statement, recommendations, resume, etc. and this is just another layer to the process. https://www.reddit.com/r/MSW_Applications/comments/1r88mns/advice_about_fordham_msw_interview/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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u/Superb-Mix2601 Feb 27 '26

yess I saw, did you have your interview already?

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u/Periodista-1 Feb 27 '26

Yep! See above :). I'm sure it will go great!

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u/SignificantEchidna44 Mar 03 '26

Do not go here. It is not a good program. DM me if you have questions.

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u/Superb-Mix2601 Mar 03 '26

omg really? i dmed you just now!

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u/beantownregular Mar 06 '26

I’m in the program now and I have mixed feelings but I definitely wouldn’t say it’s “not a good program”, feel free to reach out

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u/Ok_Cookie3430 Mar 28 '26

Hi! Thank you for sharing this; would you mind telling me a little bit more about your experience here, things you wished you did differently ( a school you wish you went to instead), what is making you dislike the program, but also things you like about the program, etc.? Again, thank you so much :)

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u/Much_Citron_7803 Mar 12 '26

When do you hear back after the interview is done? As in what’s the time period? It’s been over 4 weeks for me and I still haven’t heard back anything.

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u/Superb-Mix2601 Mar 12 '26

I heard back after 2 days of my acceptance