Converse College MFA in Creative Writing
Reviewer's Name:
Martha Miller
Review Date
August 06, 2010
Year of Graduation:
2011
Review Title:
Converse MFA faculty and leadership make the program an excellent choice.
Full Review of the Program:
There are a lot of reasons to choose Converse's MFA Program: flexibility and affordability are a couple. But the greatest asset is the faculty. Converse MFA features some of the most respected names in the literary community.(check the website) Every instructor brings experience, knowledge and wisdom to the table. Lectures are loaded with information that is practical, applicable and invaluable to our writing futures. The faculty is just one part of the five star team.
Advice to Prospective Students:
All GRADUATE programs at Converse are CO-ED. Converse is an all-female college only undergrads.So when checking the campus web-site, gentlemen, don't be misled. Do check out the MFA website!! It's loaded with good stuff.
Overall Rating
Reputation Rating
Location
Spartanburg, SC is a college town and lends itself toward convenience to college students. It's practically in the center of the Southeast.
Quality of Faculty
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
Converse is a beautiful, historic campus.
Financial Assistance
The biggest mistake people make in regards to financial assistance is NOT ASKING what is available to them. Make an inquiry with the financial aid office.
Making Contacts
Diversity
Career Services/Development
Dating Scene
LGBT Friendly
Social Scene in General
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
Converse MFA Program is one of the most affordable programs in the US.
Dining Options
You can choose from three dining facilities on campuse and numerous restaurant in walking distance.
Admissions
Full-time: No
Part-time: Yes
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction
