2025 Creative Writing MFA Applicants Forum

[wombatcat87]

This probably belongs on next cycle's thread, but just in case anyone knows: do you have to choose to apply to only fiction or poetry for JHU's Writing Seminars? The phrasing here seems to suggest that's the case: "Apply online for either the MFA in Fiction or the MFA in Poetry by December 1."

[P i e r r o t]

On 5/1/2025 at 4:25 PM, wombatcat87 said:

This probably belongs on next cycle's thread, but just in case anyone knows: do you have to choose to apply to only fiction or poetry for JHU's Writing Seminars? The phrasing here seems to suggest that's the case: "Apply online for either the MFA in Fiction or the MFA in Poetry by December 1."

Yes, you'll need to choose one when you start the online application. This is true for all schools. I suppose you could submit two fees / two separate applications for one program, but the writing sample and SoP will need to be very very different for each. That said, you're likely not doing yourself any favors by spreading yourself thin. Focus all your creative energy on one medium. You'll have a better shot. Good luck!