So I've finally committed to the idea of applying to a MFA Creative Writing program. I've made my little list, read articles from P&W to the Huffington Post on the wide gambit of highly desirable programs. I've also structured myself toward fully-funded programs because I emerged with a BA and more debt than I wanted.
My top schools, not in any order:
1. University of Wisconsin
2. University of Michigan -- Ann Arbor
3. University of Alaska in Fairbanks
4. University of Montana -- Missoula (my partner is applying here to finish up her BA)
5. Oregon State University
6. Western Michigan University
7. Northern Michigan University
8. University of Central Florida
There are a few highly competitive ones in there, along with some that are not so competitive. But my criteria was as follows:
- Good financial aid funding (good chance of full funding)
- Good or at least scenic location
- No GRE score requirement (except UM which requires one for a teaching assistantship. We'll see how that comes out in the wash)
I don't know if 8 selections is enough but with the expensive costs of applying, I think it'll have to do for now. Wish me luck!
