Lesley University Low-Residency MFA Program
Reviewer's Name:
Jim
Review Date
September 03, 2010
Year of Graduation:
2010
Review Title:
Great faculty, great location
Full Review of the Program:
I looked at every one of the 38 low-res MFA programs stateside before choosing Lesley. This program had more faculty writing in multi-genres than any other school at the time. Iread and write in more than one genre, and I wanted to study more than one genre.
As an older writer, I didn't expect any seismic changes in my writing at Lesley. I was amazed at the depth and generosity of my mentors' feedback. I've grown more as a writer in 18 months than I have in the past decade. This is an energizing, motivating, smart, and even wise program.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Fall in love with great writing.
Say the riskiest thing.
Revise. No, really. Revise.
Overall Rating
Reputation Rating
Location
Quality of Faculty
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
Financial Assistance
Making Contacts
Diversity
Career Services/Development
Dating Scene
LGBT Friendly
Social Scene in General
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
Dining Options
Admissions
Full-time: Yes
Part-time: Yes
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction
Dramatic Writing
Children/Young Adult
