Decision Process on MFA Programs – What is right for me?
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 [...]
What is the Best MFA Program for You?
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 “best” is. As a writer, one can use the tool of imagination to imagine what you want to achieve from a writing program. Try this simple exercise and write your way to an answer.
How to Select the Right Creative Writing MFA Program
There are numerous places in the United States and Canada to study for a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. The growth of college and university based writing programs now means that almost all large universities have a creative writing MFA program. These programs are varied in scope and focus, and many offer low-residency tracks along with more traditional residential programs. Besides the delivery format of the programs, MFA curriculum varies from program to program, and it is now possible to study in a program tailored to your particular interest, whether that is creative non-fiction, short-stories, novels, or poetry. This article details how to decide on the right Creative Writing MFA program.