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	<title>Creative Writing MFA&#187; Applying to an MFA Program</title>
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		<title>How the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Can benefit You</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rocky</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Applying to an MFA Program]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of the readers of this site are interested in finding out more about creative writing programs. While not all writers are looking for traditional classroom instruction in writing, or for advanced degrees such as the MFA in Creative Wiring, or a Ph.D. in Writing, some are. One great source of information is The Association [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decision Process on MFA Programs &#8211; What is right for me?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rocky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While all MFA programs have different deadlines for application, most traditional programs will enter new students in the fall term. Many low residency programs will also begin in the fall, but some will offer a summer term admission and a few have an added option of winter admission. Add to the previous mix a small [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Best MFA Program for You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:48:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rocky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The question of which MFA program in creative writing is nearly an impossible question to answer. Judgments of this kind can be nothing but subjective and thus any number of answers is possible. What is best for one person will not be best for another. Thus, in order to divine the answer to the question which is the best MFA program, the asker of the question must first consider what their definition of <em>"best"</em> is. As a writer, one can use the <em>tool of imagination</em> to imagine what you want to achieve from a writing program. Try this simple exercise and write your way to an answer.]]></description>
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		<title>Writing Samples for MFA Applications</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:59:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rocky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are two questions that come up frequently: <em>How important are writing samples to MFA program applications? And... If you go over or under on page or word count will it hurt your application?</em>
The answer to the first question is simple. <strong>Writing samples are the single greatest factor in getting into a Creative Writing MFA program.</strong> There are other factors, obviously, but as far as key things an admission committee will weigh, the writing sample is far and away the most important part of an application.
The second question is a little harder to answer but the best advice is to go under but do not go over if at all possible. ]]></description>
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		<title>MFA Deadlines Loom</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rocky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, it's only January, but now is the time to start seriously thinking abut deadlines for creative writing programs. While every program around the country has different requirements and deadlines, all will require some form of the following:

- An error free application (This is not he place to misspell the program's name... or your own. 

- Letters of recommendation (These should address your potential as a writer.)

- A personal statement (Again, error free and a place to showcase your ability in a short form.)

- Your best writing samples (Probably the most important part of the application for an MFA.)
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		<title>Applying to a Creative Writing MFA Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rocky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most important aspect of your application to a creative writing MFA program is your writing sample. This is by far the most important factor, followed closely by solid letters of recommendation by people that can offer comments on your ability to develop as a writer. In your writing sample you must be able to [...]]]></description>
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