Wellesley vs. Middlebury (creative writing)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Wellesley College
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<p>I'm a current high school senior trying to decide between Wellesley and Middlebury. </p>

<p>I like both campuses a lot, though if the academics were completely equal, I would absolutely choose Wellesley. My concern is that the creative writing scene at Wellesley is not as good (both academically and outside of class). I love creative writing, and I'm maybe 50% sure I want to major in English/creative writing. I know Middlebury is known for its strong creative writing... also, when I visited campus I went to a poetry slam, and the students' poetry was terrific. I feel pretty confident about the literary scene there. But what about Wellesley? I haven't heard much.</p>

<p>Basically my choices are:
-Wellesley, which I love, but I'm not sure if it's great in my potential major
or
-Middlebury, which I really like, and which definitely excels in my potential major</p>

<p>Help!</p>

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<p>Apply to both and see where the cards fall!</p>

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<p>Sorry for my lack of clarity- I’ve been admitted to both and need to make the final decision very, very soon.</p>

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<p>Have you contacted the creative writing departments at each school?</p>

<p>It could be helpful to talk to/e-mail some professors and students to see what they have to say.</p>

<p>And if you have difficultly getting anyone to respond to your inquiries, that tells you something too!</p>

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<p>Have you looked at the course catalog and faculty profiles for both institutions? One criticism I have heard about creative writing at WC is that a lot of the classes are mandatory credit/ non (Wellesley’s version of pass/ fail). </p>

<p>Also, plans/ majors/ life goals change… I know a former English major who has gone the premed/ bio route, and a former econ major who is now a peace and justice studies major.</p>

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<p>Go To Middlebury! Once there you will never look back-you seem to feel hesitant about W…what is it you love so much about it?</p>

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<p>Here’s a link to a list of alumnae who have published poetry and novels:</p>

<p>[Alumnae</a> : Creative Writing in the English Department of Wellesley College](<a href=“http://www.wellesley.edu/English/CreativeWriting/alumnae.html]Alumnae”>http://www.wellesley.edu/English/CreativeWriting/alumnae.html)</p>

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<p>I’m a Middlebury Alum and I LOVED my time there. I think there is no better school out there. But it seems like you really like Wellesley. It’s a beautiful school and I can’t imagine you’d come away feeling that you’d gotten a bad education there if you were to choose it over Midd. If you were my child, I’d push you toward the school at which you feel the best fit. It sounds like that’s Wellesley. Midd does have a GREAT writing program, but I suspect Wellesley’s is pretty good too.</p>