Lesley University Low-Residency MFA Program
Reviewer's Name:
Big G
Review Date
August 11, 2011
Year of Graduation:
2011
Review Title:
A Fantastic Place to Finally Take your Writing Seriously
Full Review of the Program:
I really enjoyed Lesley's program. The curriculum was excellent, and I was able to focus on my writing without having the rest of my life completely unravel. For writers who think they would flourish in a mostly one-on-one apprenticeship-style program rather than a "learn from your fellow-student writers"-type experience, this is the program for you.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Ask for the email of one of the current students in your genre -- these are the best sources of current information about the program.
Overall Rating
Reputation Rating
The program is about ten years newer than Bennington or WW, but my impression is that the Lesley's reputation is growing better each year.
Location
Quality of Faculty
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
Financial Assistance
Making Contacts
Diversity
Career Services/Development
Dating Scene
LGBT Friendly
Several faculty are SSO -- this is a non-issue.
Social Scene in General
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
Dining Options
Admissions
Full-time: Yes
Part-time: Yes
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction
Dramatic Writing
Children/Young Adult
