<p>Hello,
I would love to apply to an MFA program, (U of North Carolina, Wilmington is my favorite so far) but have my undergraduate degree in Linguistics. I took a sum total of one English course while I was in school because I had a strong background from highschool. So, my portfolio is weak and I do not have anyone to write a reference from the publishing world. </p>
<p>These MFA programs have all gotten so competitive that it seems like you practically need to be a published author to be admitted. To fix this problem, I am thinking about going back and taking some undergraduate classes to beef up my portfolio and make some contacts with professors and possible future reference writers. </p>
<p>My question is, does anyone have any thoughts on whether it would be better to go back as a transfer student, and therefore pursue a second degree in creative writing/English, or to go back as a non-degree seeking student? Has anyone had any success in getting into an MFA program after taking a year or so of classes as a non-degree seeking student?</p>
<p>Thank you
-SortingIt</p>