Book excerpt: Written by a former social work admissions director at a top-ranking school of social work, this book helps Masters of Social Work (MSW) applicants improve their graduate school applications and decide which school of social work is right for them. With examples of tracking sheets, interviews, and biographical statements, this resource reveals the qualities admissions committees look for in applicants. Included are a directory of schools accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and a checklist of questions to ask when visiting schools. Candid answers from surveys of the admissions staff at social work graduate programs throughout United States also point out the most common mistakes applicants make.