I had briefly searched grad school options over the summer and was really interested in UofSF for the reasons listed below. Two other programs that interested me in my search last night are Chatham University and NYU. I would like to go to grad school because I feel as though I have explored all of my potential as a writer yet. I think I still have much to learn about the craft. I'm sure that some aspects of writing can't be learned in a classroom but instead only through experience. And of course one of the best ways to become a better writer is simply by writing which can be done outside of the classroom. But while I don't need an MA or MFA to be a successful writer, I really do think that I would benefit from going to grad school.  

University of San Francisco MFA in Writing

Pros-
*offers courses in fiction, poetry, non-fiction
*one-on-one mentoring
*all classes taught by practicing writers
*the overall degree goal is to write a book length work
*location (CA)

Cons-
*specifically noted as evening classes
*If I don’t want to be a novel writer, then I’m wasting time working toward the goal of a book-length piece

Chatham University MFA in Creative Writing

Pros-
*offers courses in poetry, non-fiction, screenwriting, children’s writing, and travel writing
*different from other MFA programs because it focuses on place writing/ writing for an environment
*NOT in new jersey

Cons-
*The specific environmental focus narrows writing opportunities
*appears to be in the middle of nowhere

NYU Writing MA in English, creative writing focus

Pros-
*Location- Greenwich Village NY (a noted neighborhood of distinguished writers)
*all incoming students receive departmental fellowships ranging from half tuition remission to full tuition remission with generous stipends
*Prestigious school

Cons-
*Have to master in English with a concentration in creative writing (no masters in Writing)




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