When I was applying to MFA programs, I was very interested in location. Classes and school-related activities only take up a limited amount of time; I wanted to be somewhere I felt comfortable living and writing. When it came time to choose between programs, I began to consider everything else—commitment of the faculty, program size, affordability/financial support, and sense of community. Brooklyn College ranked high on all of these marks. The teachers are genuinely excited to support new writers and will gladly read and discuss work outside of workshop.
When I was applying to MFA programs, I was very interested in location. Classes and school-related activities only take up a limited amount of time; I wanted to be somewhere I felt comfortable living and writing. When it came time to choose between programs, I began to consider everything else—commitment of the faculty, program size, affordability/financial support, and sense of community. Brooklyn College ranked high on all of these marks. The teachers are genuinely excited to support new writers and will gladly read and discuss work outside of workshop. Finally, and perhaps more importantly, I have also gained a close-knit group of fellow writers (and friends) that I trust will remain strong even after the program has ended.