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CulturedExperience

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  1. At Hariom and Nathan: There is some better information/longer string of talking over at the poets and writers forum under 'connection with others' and then 'writing and publishing'. There's a very long discussion for Hunter there as well. Hope this helps
  2. mds2179@uncw.edu **

  3. Hello All,

    Current Undergrad at UNCWilmington getting ready for the fall MFA application stresses. I would love to swap writing samples with anyone aiming for a fiction MFA and/or MFA students. I'm striving for the MFA programs at Hunter and Brooklyn college (although I have a few others I'm looking at as well)

    Feel free to contact me for WS swaps -mds2179@uncw.edy

  4. Hello All, I'm an Undergrad at UNC-Wilmington looking forward to applying to some MFA's this coming fall. I was curious if anyone had gotten in at Hunter or Brooklyn College in NY? (or Sarah Lawrence/The New School) I would looooove to go here and was hoping to see someone's statement of purpose and/or writing sample. Also I'd love to show any current MFA's there my own writing sample for some additional comments aside from the workshops at school. I look forward to hearing back!! Good luck to all who are pursuing this route soon (Also I am Fiction)
  5. I am currently finishing up my undergraduate degree and will be applying to Grad schools Fall 2011. I have been enquiring with an English Department Administrator at UCL in London and have become very worried. After asking her what they take for admission I found that a writing sample is not taken. Therefore the weight of admission is held on 2 recommendations and a 500-1,000 word SOP. So My question is, in this case, how much weight really will go towards my GRE/GPA/Resume ? If anyone has applied to this school, or even recieved admission let me know what your thoughts are on this matter (or even schools with this similar dilemma). I am concerned that my GRE scres will not be top notch as I am a horrible test taker.
  6. Thanks for all the advice! I am nervous but feel a little more prepared understanding some of the basics better. -What would you say about schools that only ask for an SOP. I know a lot of wieght will be on the SOP, but how much can that really be without using the GRE/GPA/CV pretty heavily as well?
  7. Alyanumbers, So far my interests are 21st century fiction, American Noir fiction, Sexuality and Twentieth-century culture, Queer Theory 1900-1950 (Although, I continuously find topics I would like to add to the list) The majority of the programs I'm looking at teach the American 20th century fiction/ Issues in Modern Culture, so I was aiming for that when applying for an MA.
  8. Thank you strokeofmidnight, I really appreciate your insight. I am predominately heading in the direction of MA entry, however the few direct entries for PhD seemed appealing (I might mix it up a little). I guess my remaining question would have to be -what makes a good SOP and WS (a lot of the MA programs require a WS). I don't want to use topics that essentially bore the board. Thanks Again!!
  9. Hello all- A few Questions. I am looking for some advice/input from Grad students as well as those who have recently applied. I will be graduating next fall and want to begin prepping for my application experience into an MA program or PhD direct entry program. Currently I have a 3.55 overall GPA – 3.62 English Concentration GPA – 3.8 Creative Writing Minor GPA. I am also on the Dean’s List for semester grades as well as the Chancellor’s Award List. Additionally I have attained two internships (one which I am still currently participating in). The first internship was as an editor and writer for an online modern issues website, and the second as a writer for a local magazine. I am also an active member in Sigma Tau Delta where I have been nominated for a national scholarship and have also submitted works to their national convention. Obviously my intention is to raise my GPA with my remaining spring, summer, and fall semester. However, I am worried this will only push my overall to a 3.7(something). I also plan to score well for the GRE, but I am fearful of my test-taking skills. As for my writing sample and SoP I am looking for some guidance. I really would like to stand out and make an impact; therefore ideas on overused thesis to stray from would be great. I am also concerned with schools that do not ask for GRE scores or writing samples for their MA programs. Has anyone applied or been accepted to one of these programs? What did you do to stand out? Also is it smarter to chose a more renown MA program over a less known PhD program (considering acceptance in both)? I am ultimately striving for these schools: UCL (London) Brown NYU Toronto University of Amsterdam Rutgers Columbia WashU "> Be as straightforward as needed. I want to get prepared!!
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