Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing
Reviewer's Name:
Carol w. Bachofner
Review Date
September 03, 2010
Year of Graduation:
2009
Review Title:
The most intensely positive writing experience of my life.
Full Review of the Program:
I found Vermont College to do everything I expected. I never imagined such attention to my work, and such expansion of me as a poet. I grew by leaps and bounds with each semester and residency. My writing continues due in large part to the intensity and the fostering of work ethic that is built in to the program's high level energy.
If I ever win a major prize in poetry, I will credit VC as one of the motivating forces.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Apply now. Don't even bother with other schools. VC is going to serve all your needs and will not waste your time, energy, or $$$.
And did I mention apply NOW?
Overall Rating
why would someone go elsewhere? It is THE place for poetry!
Reputation Rating
Location
fantastic place with great ambiance; Montpelier is a friendly and creative place. The campus itself is too.
Quality of Faculty
good solid faculty with the occasional superstar appearance; I loved all my faculty, especially Clare Rossini and Jack Myers
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
too hot in summer in dorms but dealt with it via using fans and cross ventilating at night
Financial Assistance
Making Contacts
Diversity
well-rounded and supportive of all people. However, I would like to see a Native American faculty member.
Career Services/Development
there was not really any help with this, but not a part of the program is okay as we are prepared to find our way by the excellence of our preparation
Dating Scene
I was not there to date so really not applicable
LGBT Friendly
Social Scene in General
the friends and colleagues I made there will be with me forever.
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
there is a great need for more in the way of scholarships and grants and other forms of assistance financially speaking.
Dining Options
things were better in the years I was there than I anticipated; chef very willing to accommodate my dietary needs
Admissions
Full-time: No
Part-time: Yes
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction
Children/Young Adult
Other
