OliveTree1018

Thank you. I really appreciate any advice I can get. I feel like I went into the application process this past year very unaware of what the usual protocol is for like the best steps one can take to get into a graduate program. I think another year just working and writing and maybe taking courses at my top choice might be the best move for me.

Hey all, I applied to grad programs for the first time this past year for Fall 2020. I applied to seven schools: Pratt, SAIC, University of Iowa, University of Virginia, Boston University, Johns Hopkins, and NYU. Here are my results so far: Pratt (MFA in Writing) - Rejected (Today) SAIC (MFA in Writing) - Interviewed (Emailed today to inquire about my status) University of Iowa (MFA in Fiction) - Rejected University of Virginia (MFA in Fiction) - Rejected Boston University (MFA in Screenwriting) - Haven't heard back yet Johns Hopkins (MA in Writing) - Accepted NYU (MFA in Fiction) - Rejected I'm not quite sure what I'm asking but I guess I'm just thinking about the future and back up plans. My goal out of grad school is to continue working on fiction writing and screenwriting. I graduated from undergrad last year with a major in Creative Writing and two minors in Dance and Studio Art. I really think that going to an arts school would suit me well. I believe I'd get the most out of going to graduate school by going to an arts school. SAIC really won my heart when I interviewed. It's been hard not hearing back from them since the interview in February. I did send both professors that interviewed me an email thanking them for interviewing me. I got a response from one but I think I made the right decision in emailing them. I emailed SAIC today after a rejection from Pratt. I was hesitant to email SAIC but I thought it might be a good time to finally inquire. I haven't seen anything on the forum about Boston and decisions that were made this year. I did see some decisions that were made at the beginning of the month for SAIC. Worst outcome would be to not get into SAIC or Boston and I don't really feel that I would gain what I'm looking for from Johns Hopkins MA program. I think the most likely backup plan would be to move to Chicago and take courses at SAIC and continue to write and work (I work remotely) and then apply again next year. Of course, I don't know what is going to happen with SAIC or Boston. I'm really trying to stay positive for SAIC. This is a really long message. My apologies. But I guess I could just ask for some advice from anyone who's willing. Thanks in advance.

Thank you! Appreciate it.