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This year I am reapplying to grad school. I'm applying to all the schools to be admitted into two different programs: the Creative Writing MFA and the English MA. I feel like if I don't get into the former I probably have more of a chance with the latter. So far, the schools I'm applying to are:
Washington University in St Louis, University of Florida, University of Texas, New York University, University of Houston, Saint Mary's College of California.
I'm also looking into University of Michigan, Otis College of Art and Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, University of New Orleans, Emerson College, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of New Hampshire, Rutgers University, City College of New York, The New School, Sarah Lawrence College, Syracuse University, Ohio State University, Chatham University, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, Vanderbuilt University, Goddard College, George Mason University, Hollins University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, anywhere that does MFAs in Creative Writing in Alaska, University of New Brunswick, University of British Columbia anywhere that does MFAs in Creative Writing in Canada, University of East Anglia in the UK, anywhere that does MFAs in Creative Writing in any English speaking country such as the UK, Australia, or New Zealand, and English MA programs anywhere in Europe, particularly the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Poland, and English MA programs anywhere in the world, including Argentina, South Africa, India, China, Russia, and Egypt.
Um, so. The purpose of this post is to ask if anyone has any advice on any of these universities, any of these locations, any English MA programs, any Creative Writing MFA programs, any grad programs, getting into grad programs, writing portfolios, and stuff. I'm just trying to gather any info I can on the process of choosing and applying, as I have failed so spectacularly in the past.
So how 'bout that Buffy 6 comic?
Washington University in St Louis, University of Florida, University of Texas, New York University, University of Houston, Saint Mary's College of California.
I'm also looking into University of Michigan, Otis College of Art and Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, University of New Orleans, Emerson College, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, University of New Hampshire, Rutgers University, City College of New York, The New School, Sarah Lawrence College, Syracuse University, Ohio State University, Chatham University, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, Vanderbuilt University, Goddard College, George Mason University, Hollins University, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, anywhere that does MFAs in Creative Writing in Alaska, University of New Brunswick, University of British Columbia anywhere that does MFAs in Creative Writing in Canada, University of East Anglia in the UK, anywhere that does MFAs in Creative Writing in any English speaking country such as the UK, Australia, or New Zealand, and English MA programs anywhere in Europe, particularly the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Poland, and English MA programs anywhere in the world, including Argentina, South Africa, India, China, Russia, and Egypt.
Um, so. The purpose of this post is to ask if anyone has any advice on any of these universities, any of these locations, any English MA programs, any Creative Writing MFA programs, any grad programs, getting into grad programs, writing portfolios, and stuff. I'm just trying to gather any info I can on the process of choosing and applying, as I have failed so spectacularly in the past.
So how 'bout that Buffy 6 comic?
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I will leave you with three pieces of GENERAL advice:
1 - drop your list of potential schools to 5. If you apply to every school on your list, you'll need a loan to pay the application fees.
2 - think about what you want to do with the degree: teach, write, teach & write. That will help you focus on your degree choice, which in turn will help you focus on a smaller number of schools.
3 - where do you want to live for the next three years: city/country/suburb? US/Abroad? If you don't like the city you're in, you're gonna HATE grad school. Take a trip there, test it out, see if you like the school, the city, the program, the people.
For example: I spent a year of my life in one grad program that I never finished. I hated the school, I hated the program, I hated the profs, and I hated the other students. Fortunately I found another grad program, in another city that I liked well enough to finish. Ironically, the cheaper program was better than the more expensive one.
Good luck in making what may be the most important decision in your life.
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1 - kita said that too. Most of the stuff I've read says to apply to like 10, but that is for Creative Writing. Creative Writing programs are *very* selective, and most the stuff say you should apply to that many just to make sure you might actually get into one. Gah. I don't know what to do about that now!
2 - teach and write! Okay, cool, thanks.
3 - Yes, location is definitely a huge issue on the pros/cons of the schools I'm looking at. My s-i-l is at a grad program in Gainsville, Florida right now. It's an excellent program, and despite some of the attitudes of the people there it's exactly what she wanted academically. But she HATES Gainsville, and so does my brother, her husband. However I'm thinking of applying there because the location scores high points for having him and her around. I would be happy living anywhere with them, I think.
Thank you so much. I'll definitely take into consideration the things you've said!
Good luck in making what may be the most important decision in your life.
Eek!
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