McNeese State University MFA Creative Writing
Reviewer's Name:
Chris Lowe
Review Date
March 31, 2009
Year of Graduation:
2007
Review Title:
MFA's Best Kept Secret
Full Review of the Program:
I can't say enough positive things about McNeese's MFA program. It is truly a place that puts the emphasis on your writing. Because it's a 60 hour program, you pick up an M.A. along the way (something that comes in handy in later job searches). The workshops are thorough and critical but always supportive. McNeese truly has a wonderful, underappreciated program.
Advice to Prospective Students:
Apply for the program. Unlike most places, your transcripts, GRE, and other test scores do not carry much wait. All you have to do to apply is submit a writing sample. I applied on a whim when I found the school online, and it turned out to be a wonderful move for me to make.
Overall Rating
Reputation Rating
Location
Quality of Faculty
Student Competitiveness
(5=most competitive)
Campus Facilities
Financial Assistance
Making Contacts
Diversity
Career Services/Development
Dating Scene
LGBT Friendly
Social Scene in General
Family Friendly
Cost of Living (5=most affordable)
Dining Options
Admissions
Full-time: Yes
Part-time: No
Length of Program: 3 Years
Low Residency: No
Student Body
Genre
Fiction
Poetry
