<p>gadad, where do Kenyon writing majors go or do after graduation? Is it the case that only the rare few stars get into the great (funded) MFA programs each year? </p>
<p>Unfortunately the Kenyon alumni interviewer was some kind of lit major and was waiting tables as a job.</p>
<p>Iowa has a decent undergrad creative writing program, but it’s NOT any advantage for the world-class MFA program. I am familiar with English/creative writing at UDel (it’s in-state for me and I was considering an English major last year when I applied)–I would NOT recommend it for someone who is serious about writing. Their few remaining creative writing faculty are about to retire and they just cut the concentration for lack of staffing.</p>
<p>Kenyon is very good for creative writing, and cheaper than UNCCH. If $28k is too high, my next recommendation would be Ursinus, which also has a decent if not amazing reputation.</p>
<p>JHU Writing Sems major is well-regarded, but I hear complaints repeatedly from my friend who is a very talented writer (was the youngest student at a selective writing workshop one summer) and a current Writing Sems minor (before they got rid of the minor option) and she has been very disappointed with her workshop experiences. If it’s in serious consideration, PM me for contact info.</p>
<p>If perchance Swarthmore is one of the pricey LAC options, it does offer education (special major, two different minors, and PA certification). For creative writing specifics, PM me for more info.</p>
<p>If the student is good enough to get into Wesleyan, I would have some concerns about academic rigor at UNC-Asheville and Goucher.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, AFAIK, that MFA admissions will be based first and foremost on your writing portfolio, not necessarily on where you attend school for undergrad, although excellent training and mentorship is important, and possible support of “big names” can always help. Taking on debt with a career goal in CW probably isn’t wise, of course.</p>
<p>Keilexandra, I PM’d you about JHU writing seminars. I had only heard good things, so would like to hear another view.</p>
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<p>Whoa! That’s what the lifestyle of a young writer is like! If that seems daunting for you, you need to find some aspiring young writers who are willing to sit down with you and share the ups and downs of their professional lives.</p>