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Tif

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  1. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    Ah, that must be why I didn't see it. I was all like, "What? When? Where?" ?
  2. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    I've seen exactly two drama threads. It got a little heated when someone brought up the cost of admissions applications (the words "privilege" and "white" were thrown around a good deal) and a second thread addressing whether white people can/should write characters of color. That's two threads in the last month, with about a gajillion threads in-between. I've found that group to be almost 100% supportive. So, YMMV, but I don't see it as a negative place. Mostly it's just congratulating the lucky and commiserating with the so-far-unfortunate.
  3. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    I don't think we really need another thing to stress over during the next month... ?
  4. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    Don't worry; we all feel the same way. I have to remind myself how inappropriate it would be, too. I feel my heart break just a little more every time I see an acceptance from one of my dream schools and know I haven't heard.
  5. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    Yes, it would be inappropriate. I'm thinking of this like a job interview. EVERYTHING you do and say could possibly affect your chances. For instance, if I were to get calls regarding a position in February from someone who had already been told that they'd hear back by a certain date (let's say, April 1), I'd take that as a sign the person either doesn't pay attention to instructions or is way too needy (IE, they wouldn't be a good independent worker and would seek a lot of extra input instead of following their directions). It's one thing to make sure they have all your materials, but another to call and ask specifically about YOUR chances. Either they'll give a generic answer or it'll impact how they see you as a candidate. Neither option gives you what you're looking for.
  6. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    Yesss! Thank you! Turning my hair grey over this!
  7. Tif

    Fall 2017 MFA

    I've been lurking around for a while... Yeah, I think you'll have time to write. If I can find time to write while working FT+ in an admin position in mental health and taking 16 units, I think anyone can. I wouldn't let that limit you too much. I've have writing friends who have reflected on how writing retreats in secluded areas for a month or so actually stifled their process.
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