MFACreative Writing

Emerson College
United States, Boston

Study location	United States, Boston
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	18 months
Study language	English
Awards	MFA

Tuition fee	$57,456 per programme

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) (1.) Applicants must submit academic records from each college and/or university attended that indicate the number of lecture and laboratory hours devoted to each course and all grades received. All transcripts and other credentials must be translated to English by an official translator. (2.) Professional résumé: Include your professional and educational history. (3.) Two letters of recommendation. (4.) You are required to submit a maximum of 15 pages (double-spaced) of fiction or nonfiction or a maximum of 15 pages of poetry. Label the writing sample with your preferred genre as indicated on the application form. Screenplays and other dramatic scripts are not accepted. You must submit all materials to the Office of Graduate Admission. (6.) Essay – see the details below. (7.) Letter of Financial Support – a document indicating that you (your sponsor) is able to fund your undergraduate studies in the U.S. (8.) Passport photocopy Please submit a copy of the biographical/identification page of your passport. This is the page that shows your photo, your date of birth, passport number, date that the passport was issued, expiration date, and country of citizenship. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

(1.) Applicants must submit academic records from each college and/or university attended that indicate the number of lecture and laboratory hours devoted to each course and all grades received. All transcripts and other credentials must be translated to English by an official translator.
(2.) Professional résumé: Include your professional and educational history.
(3.) Two letters of recommendation. (4.) You are required to submit a maximum of 15 pages (double-spaced) of fiction or nonfiction or a maximum of 15 pages of poetry. Label the writing sample with your preferred genre as indicated on the application form. Screenplays and other dramatic scripts are not accepted. You must submit all materials to the Office of Graduate Admission. (6.) Essay – see the details below. (7.) Letter of Financial Support – a document indicating that you (your sponsor) is able to fund your undergraduate studies in the U.S. (8.) Passport photocopy
Please submit a copy of the biographical/identification page of your passport. This is the page that shows your photo, your date of birth, passport number, date that the passport was issued, expiration date, and country of citizenship.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 7+ or TOEFL 100+ Typically, successful applicants have the following minimum scores: TOEFL: 90 Internet-based, 577 paper-based, and 233 computer-based; IELTS: 7.0

Language requirements

English
Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 7+ or TOEFL 100+

Typically, successful applicants have the following minimum scores: TOEFL: 90 Internet-based, 577 paper-based, and 233 computer-based; IELTS: 7.0

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. Three letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess academic and professional qualifications, including motivations, goals, and clinical potential (for Communication Disorders applicants). The preferred method of submission is directly through the application site. This is also the method that ensures the most efficient processing of your application. Electronic submissions coming directly from the applicant will not be accepted. The Office of Graduate Admission no longer accepts letters of recommendation submitted on paper. 1.) International students do not need to submit official transcripts to Emerson College. An official evaluation sent to Emerson College from the evaluating agency is the only requirement. ALL foreign transcripts must undergo a COURSE-BY-COURSE evaluation, GPA and degree evaluation from a credential evaluation service. A credential evaluation is required for all students who have not graduated from a U.S.-accredited college or university. You may use either of the following recommended credential evaluators: World Education Services /Educational Credential Evaluators Applicants must submit academic records from each college and/or university attended that indicate the number of lecture and laboratory hours devoted to each course and all grades received. All transcripts and other credentials must be translated to English by an official translator. Please contact one of the credential evaluating agencies listed by the Emerson college (bit.ly/1A2urov) to receive an “Application for Evaluation of Foreign Credentials” Requests for evaluation are usually honored within 20 working days of receipt of all required materials and fees. You must include instructions on the application to send a copy of the evaluation to the Office of Graduate Admission at Emerson College. You must provide the evaluating agency of your choice with copies of transcripts from all previous educational institutions and certified English translations. 2.) One required essay for a MFA in Creative Writing: Explain your short-term and long-term professional goals. How will an Emerson education assist you in achieving these goals? Reflecting on any relevant work and educational experiences, describe how you would contribute to the program and to the profession. See more about the graduate admission at: bit.ly/1A2urov See further details about this graduate programme at: bit.ly/1DxJaj6

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

Three letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess academic and professional qualifications, including motivations, goals, and clinical potential (for Communication Disorders applicants). The preferred method of submission is directly through the application site. This is also the method that ensures the most efficient processing of your application. Electronic submissions coming directly from the applicant will not be accepted. The Office of Graduate Admission no longer accepts letters of recommendation submitted on paper.

1.) International students do not need to submit official transcripts to Emerson College. An official evaluation sent to Emerson College from the evaluating agency is the only requirement. ALL foreign transcripts must undergo a COURSE-BY-COURSE evaluation, GPA and degree evaluation from a credential evaluation service. A credential evaluation is required for all students who have not graduated from a U.S.-accredited college or university. You may use either of the following recommended credential evaluators: World Education Services /Educational Credential Evaluators
Applicants must submit academic records from each college and/or university attended that indicate the number of lecture and laboratory hours devoted to each course and all grades received. All transcripts and other credentials must be translated to English by an official translator.

Please contact one of the credential evaluating agencies listed by the Emerson college (bit.ly/1A2urov) to receive an “Application for Evaluation of Foreign Credentials” Requests for evaluation are usually honored within 20 working days of receipt of all required materials and fees. You must include instructions on the application to send a copy of the evaluation to the Office of Graduate Admission at Emerson College. You must provide the evaluating agency of your choice with copies of transcripts from all previous educational institutions and certified English translations.

2.) One required essay for a MFA in Creative Writing:
Explain your short-term and long-term professional goals. How will an Emerson education assist you in achieving these goals? Reflecting on any relevant work and educational experiences, describe how you would contribute to the program and to the profession.

See more about the graduate admission at: bit.ly/1A2urov

See further details about this graduate programme at: bit.ly/1DxJaj6

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Aug 28, 2019

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