It is essential that we assess your potential for developing into the type of social worker Grambling State University School of Social Work will produce. We request that you write an autobiographical/career statement consisting of approximately 500-600 words. This statement must be typewritten; double spaced, and should discuss the following

Reason for deciding to become a social worker

Family composition, inter-relationship, and community of origin experiences

Early education and life experiences which impacted your career choice.

College experiences honors, organizational affiliation as related to present career choice)

Work experiences, agency internships, and/or volunteer services related to career choice

Reason(s) for seeking admission to Grambling State University School Work at this time

Discuss a major social problem which you think needs the attention of social workers.