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Sarah Lawrence College MFA in Writing

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The MFA Writing program at Sarah Lawrence offers genres in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Students in the program may enroll in the program on a full time (2 years) or part time (3 years) basis. Students work very closely with faculty members, and all workshops include a weekly one on one conference between students and their workshop instructor. Aside from workshops, students also take seminars on the craft of writing. Through the Community Writers Program, students may obtain graduate teaching and internship positions.

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Making more progress in two years than I had in the previous ten

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I had wonderful generous professors who met with me often and while kind were also incisive and insightful. They taught…

March 16, 2009 | 12 of 12 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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Katie | '2007

I would spend the money again.

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I had a choice between going to a state school with a full ride and Sarah Lawrence, for much more…

March 14, 2009 | 2 of 2 people found this review useful | Report as offensive

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SBG | '2007

I wouldn't wanted to have gone anywhere else!

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Excellent program. Largely absent of competition; faculty didn't pick favorites and were unfailingly generous with their time. Lots of big…

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Anonymous | '2007

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New York
Mid-Atlantic

Admissions

Full-time: Yes

Part-time: Yes

Length of Program: 2 Years

Low Residency: No

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Genre

Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction