How do I know if my application is competitive enough for me to be admitted to Upper Division?

One idea is to compare yourself to the profile of applicants who are typically admitted to the program. For the past two years, the average GPA of admitted applicants ranged from 3.2-3.4. Admitted applicants typically have demonstrated their passion for social work through a moderate to high degree of paid or volunteer experience. Admitted applicants typically have earned A’s in SOWK 1101 and SOWK 2182. Admitted applicants are typically A or A/B students. Admitted applicants have earned C’s or better in social work prerequisites (i.e. – BIO, POLS), but more often have earned B’s or better. Having high grades, though, and/or experience, is not a guarantee of admission. In addition, admitted applicants demonstrate a solid understanding of social work values and of the “social work perspective,” a lens through which professional social workers view social problems.