Cornell University, New York, Ithaca - Courses & Fees

Ithaca, New York

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Creative Writing Program offers the MFA degree, with a concentration in either poetry or fiction.
MFA students pursue intensive study with distinguished faculty committed to creative and intellectual achievement.
MFA graduate students are a dynamic group of writers, scholars, and teachers, trained in a diverse range of critical approaches and areas of study, who produce innovative dissertations and theses.
All students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jan 14, 2024

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a B.A or B.S (or the equivalent) in any field from a recognized institution.
A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

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3.34 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The GRE general test is not required.

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Personal Statement provides you with an opportunity to share experiences that provide insights on how your personal, academic, and/or professional experiences demonstrate your ability to be both persistent and resilient, especially when navigating challenging circumstances.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
Creative Writing Sample: Sample must be between 6,000 and 10,000 words, typed, double-spaced, in a conventional 12- or 14-point font. It may be an excerpt from a larger work or a combination of several works.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The careers after graduation are:

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