1. Please choose one of the 6 values of the NASW Code of Ethics (service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence) and describe how you have incorporated this value into your personal, professional, or volunteer experiences.
2. Share how you have observed or experienced oppression or privilege individually or in systems around you. Describe examples of your actions to understand, confront, and/or undo the systems of oppression or privilege you have observed or experienced.
3. How do you think your identity will impact your role as a social worker? How do you educate yourself on issues relevant to the social work profession?
4. What is your history of academic and/or professional success? How have you addressed academic or professional challenges?
5. What opportunities have you pursued outside of the classroom to facilitate your professional growth and leadership?
6. What is your plan to be successful in graduate school? Please provide a detailed plan of how you intend to meet the demands of a rigorous graduate program, including financially, while managing your additional responsibilities and obligations.
