Leeannitha

Applied to UT Austin and U Arizona and haven’t heard yet

In almost the same exact position as someone in a relationship of almost 2 years. I reminded myself that I applied to these programs in the past before I even met him and that this is what’s best for me. I don’t want to feel stuck here and turn down a chance I would be extremely lucky to have. He is not able to move with me currently but might be able to move in a year or so. It’s the best option for me to choose myself and the dreams I had before I even met him and he understands that. It will be hard but regardless what happens we will both do our best to make it work for each other.

I emailed a school about this and they said it wasn’t required even tho the website said it was. So maybe it is fine?

Wait, UNLV is notifying soon??? I had it in my records as 2/8… which I guess is soon but was thinking this week

Robyn Schiff

The University of Chicago? The Director of the Writing Program there used to be my professor in undergrad she is such a good teacher.

We have some in common! Vandy, NYU, Michener, Michigan, U Arizona, UNLV, JHU, Iowa good luck to you!

Helloooooo where did you apply to?

Don’t have experience with this but wanted to say wow congrats!!!!!

I forget if you’ve mentioned this (so sorry) but did you apply to U of Arizona? I applied there

Thank you @zaira

Good luck! Are you poetry or fiction or nonfiction? Applying to a lot of the same schools

Good luck with Brown! I hope you get in.

7! Michener, Iowa, NYU, JHU, UNLV, Vanderbilt, & Helen Zell.

Just wanted to say that I’ve submitted all my applications. Now just time to wait….

Just wanted to say to everyone as deadlines loom closer that we got this!!!!! WOOOO!!!!!!

Hi. I’m also applying to JHU. I am just looking at my sample from their perspective and trying to explain my choices. I’m also looking at my future goals for improvement and explaining how their program could help me reach those goals. I think it is very much up to you and how you interpret the prompt. As long as you engage with your work in some way and connect that to your reasoning for applying, I think you will be ok.

Good luck with your book on submission soon! I’d say people definitely get in with manuscript excerpts but I’m wondering about once you get into a program if you will perhaps naturally switch to short stories… it seems like with the amount you will have to produce and new things you will learn that short stories might be better suited to actual workshop. This is all just a hunch. Maybe try writing one just for fun once you submit apps and see how you feel?

Hey, thanks for this chant! In my opinion, your background is a strength. I think it makes you more interesting and shows dedication. I wouldn’t be insecure about it! Play it up in your SOP and be proud of your journey so far!

This is super helpful, thanks a ton !!!

This is so kind of you! I am trying to make it unique and not just “I want money and time to write” which is probably what everyone is writing and why anyone applies to MFAs in general. I also have one school that wants an SOP and personal statement. I’m having a lot of trouble putting those together and making sure they are distinct enough.

Anybody else having trouble with their SOP?

Hi! It says on the website that second year students teach an intro writing course or creative writing course each semester.

Hi @Tazz are you able to take an online workshop between now and the application deadlines? You can always try that to get connected with someone who would be able to give a recommendation. I would also look at any local writing groups in your area. Other recommenders can be anyone from work that can attest to your character/ability to work with others.

Hi everyone I’ve applied three (?) times before. (Not last year). All rejections. I think this may be my last time giving this a shot. We’ll see what happens. It certainly takes a lot out of you (financially and emotionally) @curfew I’ve read that book! I like how it focuses on different writers that went through the program through out the years. I would recommend it as well. Also for the Oregon program you mentioned—- which one was that? I’m applying for poetry this cycle