<p>HI,
I am an international student and am thinking of applying to the following colleges (CREATIVE WRITING MAJOR).
It would be great if I could get some feedback on their writing programs. also, I'm really confused whether I should apply ED to any of them or not. </p>
<p>NYU
EMORY U
SMITH COLLEGE
HAMILTON COLLEGE
BARD COLLEGE
USC
SARAH LAWRENCE
SKIDMORE.</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>Those are all very good colleges, but different. You have 2 groups it seems. LACs, where the hallmark is individual attention and small class sizes. Sarah Lawrence-- always is known for strong writing programs, Bard, Hamilton, Skidmore–all very nice choices. Then you have larger universities, NYU, USC, Emory. </p>
<p>You should only apply ED if you can afford to pay full fare without comparing packages, likely. I suppose if you have a favorite, you can apply and then decline it if the cost is too high. I think it is better to apply RD and then you can see which accepts you and think about it more. Students learn and grow and change their mind after applying. </p>
<p>Spend some more time looking at the graduation requirements for each of the colleges, the classes you HAVE TO take, your major, your electives. Then look at the course catalogue to see the breadth and depth of offerings. Decide which setting your prefer, small college experience. Large university. Also note location, part of country, urban or remote.</p>
<p>Don’t apply ED as an international unless you have a clear first choice and are able to afford their sticker price, but I don’t think that is the case here. You could also add Kenyon to the list (relatviely remote, LAC school), but I agree with BrownParent that you should consider what you want in a college.</p>
<p>I would check out Kenyon College. Its Creative Writing program is well regarded.</p>
<p>All these colleges all have different approaches to creative writing, and you should check with a current student or the professor on what the class is like. It depends also on what aspect you are interested in, whether it is poetry, short stories, novellas, etc. Each one will have its own strengths and weaknesses</p>
<p>being an int’l, your family will be expected to pay full costs of attendance. Here are some schools where that is not the case:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/financial-aid.php”>http://www.educationusa.info/financial-aid.php</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.desperateguide.com/us/top-25-financial-aid-colleges-in-us-for-international-students-need-aware”>http://www.desperateguide.com/us/top-25-financial-aid-colleges-in-us-for-international-students-need-aware</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/2013/09/19/colleges-that-give-international-students-the-most-financial-aid”>http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/2013/09/19/colleges-that-give-international-students-the-most-financial-aid</a></p>
<p>I would add Kenyon, Oberlin and Brandeis.</p>
<p>If you attend NYU, the creative writing classes will be small workshops. My daughter took the intro to creative writing and that was the case, so I am speaking from direct experience. The specialized programs at NYU get some amazing people to come in and they are small, personalized experiences. </p>
<p>What about JHU? Is it’s creative writing program good?</p>
<p>My understanding from my colleagues is that it is a very good writing program from which graduates actually get jobs and such. I don’t know which authors are teaching there now, but you can check. With this major, always have a way to make money in mind. Computer skills, web markup languages, graphic design, editorial skills, a double major in engineering, etc. Wallace Stevens was an insurance executive. Williams was an obstetrician. Hemingway was a reporter, Morrison an editor.</p>
<p>If I plan on applying to Hopkins, I believe I would go with a double major in writing (writing seminars) and psychology. </p>