Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing
Reviewer's Name:
Carrie Jones
Review Date
September 03, 2010
Year of Graduation:
2007
Review Title:
Beyond Amazing
Full Review of the Program:
I entered this school terrified. I had never written an entire novel, never sat with literary rock stars and talked about objective correlatives and/or narrative arcs and/or the basic elements of a good strudel. I was terrified that I didn't belong. That fear didn't last long.
I graduated Vermont with three books under contract and a literary tool box that I still use every day. More importantly, I graduated the program still deeply in love with the craft of writing. The faculty is outstanding, brilliant and loving. The student body is kind, sharp, and dedicated to the craft and to each other. I can not recommend this program enough.
I only wish it lasted longer than two years.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Tip #1: Apply.
Tip #2: If you get in? Go!
Tip #3: Experiment with genres. Try everything.
Tip #4: Kathi Appelt always says to write like your fingers are on fire. Don't stress or buy a fire extinguisher. This is actually a good thing.
Overall Rating
Reputation Rating
Location
Quality of Faculty
Amazing
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
Financial Assistance
Making Contacts
Diversity
This truly depends on what kind of diversity you are talking about.
Career Services/Development
Dating Scene
I wasn't dating. I have no idea. Sorry.
LGBT Friendly
Social Scene in General
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
Dining Options
Admissions
Full-time: No
Part-time: Yes
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction
Children/Young Adult
Other
