Grad School Sample Work

[whit92]

Hello,

 

I hope to be accepted into a MFA program in the near future. However, I am concerned that schools will frown on my lack of writing experience. Although I will be graduating with an English degree in 2015, I still don't believe that my writing samples will get me into a great program. What MFA programs accept applicants like me who have not written stories their whole lives? Or, should I just settle for lower-tier programs? Your advice is greatly appreciated.

[poliscar]

Hi, 

You probably won't find what you're looking for here—most of are looking at academia, as opposed to creative writing. You'd be better off posting in the Creative Writing forum here http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/80-literary/ . 

Cheers

[iExcelAtMicrosoftPuns]

I'm a nice guy.  So don't take this wrong:

You have more than the two choices you present: "What MFA programs accept applicants like me who have not written" or "settle for a lower-tier".

Option three: Start writing. Now.

You've got time - get something that is as closed to perfect as you can.

Make time to work on it.

It's hard - I really wish I had worked on my application stuff more last year.