{"id":245464,"date":"2025-02-10T11:02:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T11:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:02:16","slug":"wilkes-mfa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Expect From Wilkes MFA Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     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Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Residency_Experience_and_Requirements\" >Residency Experience and Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Faculty_Mentorship_and_Professional_Guidance\" >Faculty Mentorship and Professional Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Creative_Writing_Focus_and_Genre_Selection\" >Creative Writing Focus and Genre Selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Online_Learning_and_Project_Development\" >Online Learning and Project Development<\/a><\/li><li 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Program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Can_International_Students_Apply_to_the_Program\" >Can International Students Apply to the Program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Is_There_a_Minimum_GPA_Requirement_for_Admission\" >Is There a Minimum GPA Requirement for Admission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#Are_There_Opportunities_to_Publish_Student_Work_During_the_Program\" >Are There Opportunities to Publish Student Work During the Program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#What_Technology_Support_Services_Are_Available_for_Online_Learning\" >What Technology Support Services Are Available for Online Learning?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-mfa\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive MFA program lasting one year after MA completion, combining online learning with twice-yearly residency meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Personalized mentorship from successful authors who guide students through their chosen writing genre and project development.<\/li>\n<li>Eight-day intensive residencies in January and June featuring workshops, expert sessions, and hands-on project work.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible learning options with both full-time and part-time enrollment, including online classes and weekend meetups.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on developing significant writing projects with specialized guidance in various genres including stories, poems, and scripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Program_Duration_and_Course_Structure\"><\/span>Program Duration and Course Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever dreamed of becoming a writer? At Wilkes, I&#039;ll help you make that dream come true! Let me tell you how long it takes to become a master writer.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>MA program<\/strong> is like finishing elementary school &#8211; it takes about <strong>18 months<\/strong>. If you want to become an even better writer, you can continue with the <strong>MFA program<\/strong>, which is like going to middle school. That takes another year!<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ll take <strong>9 credits<\/strong> each term (that&#039;s like having three fun classes at once).<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#039;re a full-time student (working hard like a busy bee) or part-time student (taking it slower), you&#039;ll meet other writers twice a year &#8211; in January when it&#039;s snowy and June when it&#039;s sunny! Additionally, you&#039;ll benefit from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/wilkes-university-mfa\/\">individual attention<\/a> from experienced faculty who are dedicated to nurturing your creative potential.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residency_Experience_and_Requirements\"><\/span>Residency Experience and Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#039;ll spend <strong>eight fun-filled days<\/strong> with us in January and June, just like going to a summer camp for writers. During your time here, you&#039;ll join <strong>exciting workshops<\/strong> (like show-and-tell, but for writing!), learn from expert teachers, and make new friends who love writing just as much as you do. I&#039;ll help you choose between two special ways to learn &#8211; you can come stay with us on campus in Wilkes-Barre, or try our Weekender option where you learn online from home. The best part? You&#039;ll get a <strong>personal writing mentor<\/strong> to guide you after each residency, just like having your own <strong>writing coach<\/strong>! Additionally, you&#039;ll have access to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/bennington-low-residency-mfa\/\">expert mentorship<\/a> that will enhance your writing skills and confidence throughout the program.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faculty_Mentorship_and_Professional_Guidance\"><\/span>Faculty Mentorship and Professional Guidance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you join our <strong>MFA program<\/strong>, you&#039;ll get your very own <strong>writing coach<\/strong> &#8211; just like having a special friend who knows all about writing! Your mentor will be there to help you make your stories even better.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever had a teacher who really believed in you? That&#039;s what our <strong>faculty mentors<\/strong> are like! They&#039;re successful authors themselves, and they&#039;ll work with you one-on-one to improve your writing.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you love writing stories, poems, or even movie scripts, we&#039;ve got someone who can help!<\/p>\n<p>Even after you finish the program, your mentor will still be there for you. It&#039;s like having a <strong>writing buddy<\/strong> for life! They&#039;ll help you overcome tricky challenges and share their secrets about <strong>getting your work published<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creative_Writing_Focus_and_Genre_Selection\"><\/span>Creative Writing Focus and Genre Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inside our <strong>magical writing world<\/strong>, you&#039;ll find so many <strong>exciting stories<\/strong> to tell! I love helping young writers like you pick the <strong>perfect type of writing<\/strong> that makes your heart sing.<\/p>\n<p>Kind of like choosing your favorite flavor of ice cream, you get to pick what you want to write &#8211; stories, poems, plays, or even TV shows!<\/p>\n<p>During your first semester with us, you&#039;ll try different kinds of writing to see what feels just right. Maybe you&#039;ll discover you love making up characters for stories, or perhaps you&#039;ll find joy in writing beautiful poems.<\/p>\n<p>Once you choose your <strong>special writing path<\/strong>, you&#039;ll work with a <strong>super cool mentor<\/strong> who knows all about that kind of writing. Together, you&#039;ll create something amazing, like your very own book or play! This program also emphasizes the importance of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/mfa-creative-nonfiction\/\">craft of nonfiction writing<\/a>, allowing you to blend factual details with narrative storytelling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Learning_and_Project_Development\"><\/span>Online Learning and Project Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think of it like making your favorite sandwich &#8211; you need both the bread and the filling!<\/p>\n<p>The bread is your <strong>online classes<\/strong> where you&#039;ll write and learn through your computer. The filling? That&#039;s when you come visit us for eight <strong>amazing days<\/strong> in January or June.<\/p>\n<p>During these visits, you&#039;ll meet other writers, share stories, and work on your big project &#8211; maybe it&#039;s a book or a collection of poems!<\/p>\n<p>And guess what? If you can&#039;t make it to the residencies, we&#039;ve <strong>weekend meetups<\/strong> and Zoom sessions too. Cool, right?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Terminal_Degree_Benefits_and_Career_Opportunities\"><\/span>Terminal Degree Benefits and Career Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An <strong>MFA degree<\/strong> is like having a super-special key that opens lots of cool doors!<\/p>\n<p>You know how teachers help you learn new things? Well, with an MFA, you can <strong>become a teacher<\/strong> too &#8211; at a big university or even your local school!<\/p>\n<p>But that&#039;s not all! Just like how you might write stories in your journal, MFA graduates can <strong>write books<\/strong>, movie scripts, or even create content for fun websites.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever read a really great story? Someone with an MFA might&#039;ve written it!<\/p>\n<p>You can also work at cool places like <strong>publishing companies<\/strong>, where new books are made.<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s kind of like being a chef in a kitchen, but instead of cooking food, you&#039;re cooking up <strong>amazing stories<\/strong> that people will love to read!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Management_and_Program_Completion\"><\/span>Time Management and Program Completion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you join the Wilkes MFA program, you&#039;ll need to be a <strong>time management superhero<\/strong>! Think of it like juggling your favorite toys &#8211; you&#039;ve got to keep everything moving smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#039;re going <strong>full-time<\/strong>, you&#039;ll spend about 20 to 25 hours each week on your projects &#8211; that&#039;s like watching 10 cartoon movies! <strong>Part-time<\/strong> students spend half that time.<\/p>\n<p>Twice a year, you&#039;ll have fun <strong>eight-day residencies<\/strong> where you meet everyone in person.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know the best part? You can finish your MA in just 18 months &#8211; that&#039;s shorter than waiting for two birthdays!<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to go for the MFA, you&#039;ll need one more year. It&#039;s like <strong>leveling up<\/strong> in your favorite video game!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Financial_Aid_Options_Are_Available_for_the_MFA_Program\"><\/span>What Financial Aid Options Are Available for the MFA Program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I want to tell you about some great ways to pay for your MFA!<\/p>\n<p>You can get <strong>scholarships<\/strong> that cut your tuition by $1,000 to $5,000.<\/p>\n<p>There are also <strong>assistantships<\/strong> where you help teachers and get free classes.<\/p>\n<p>Need more money? You can apply for <strong>federal loans<\/strong> &#8211; they&#039;re like borrowing from a friend but you&#039;ll pay it back later.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#039;t forget to fill out your FAFSA form to get started!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_International_Students_Apply_to_the_Program\"><\/span>Can International Students Apply to the Program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, I&#039;m excited to tell you that <strong>international students<\/strong> can join our program!<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ll need to be at least 18 years old and show that you&#039;re great at English. You can prove this with test scores like TOEFL (79+) or IELTS (6+).<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ll also need <strong>good grades<\/strong> from high school and some important paperwork like your passport copy and bank statement.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are due by June 15th!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Minimum_GPA_Requirement_for_Admission\"><\/span>Is There a Minimum GPA Requirement for Admission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there&#039;s no specific <strong>minimum GPA requirement<\/strong> for the MA program, I&#039;ll let you in on a secret &#8211; your writing skills matter way more!<\/p>\n<p>But if you&#039;re aiming for the MFA program later, you&#039;ll need to keep your grades up. You&#039;ll want to get at least a <strong>3.5 GPA<\/strong> in all your MA courses.<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like getting an A- or better in each class!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Opportunities_to_Publish_Student_Work_During_the_Program\"><\/span>Are There Opportunities to Publish Student Work During the Program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I&#039;ll tell you about the amazing publishing chances at Wilkes.<\/p>\n<p>You can create your own <strong>literary journal<\/strong> or small press in the CW 650 course &#8211; it&#039;s like opening your own bookstore!<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ll meet <strong>real publishers and editors<\/strong> who&#039;ll read your work and give you tips.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, there are <strong>cool internships<\/strong> where you&#039;ll learn the publishing business hands-on.<\/p>\n<p>Many students get their work published while studying here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Technology_Support_Services_Are_Available_for_Online_Learning\"><\/span>What Technology Support Services Are Available for Online Learning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I want to tell you about all the cool tech help you&#039;ll get!<\/p>\n<p>You can call for support 24\/7 at 570-408-HELP &#8211; isn&#039;t that neat? If your computer&#039;s acting silly, <strong>friendly experts<\/strong> are ready to help you fix it.<\/p>\n<p>Need to <strong>borrow equipment<\/strong>? They&#039;ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<p>There&#039;s also a super <strong>helpful guide<\/strong> for using everything from home, just like having a tech buddy in your pocket.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you embark on your journey through Wilkes&#039; <strong>MFA program<\/strong>, it&#039;s essential to maintain not only your creative focus but also the security of your personal information. Just as you hone your writing skills, consider the importance of <strong>password security<\/strong> and management in today&#039;s digital landscape. With so much of our lives online, <strong>protecting your accounts<\/strong> is crucial. That&#039;s where a reliable <strong>password management<\/strong> solution comes into play. By using a password manager, you can easily create, store, and manage complex passwords, ensuring your creative work and personal data are safeguarded. I encourage you to take a proactive step in securing your online presence by checking out <strong>LogMeOnce<\/strong>. Sign up for a Free account today at <a href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/\">LogMeOnce<\/a> and experience <strong>peace of mind<\/strong> while you pursue your writing ambitions. 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