Hello! Welcome the asynchronous writing component of your College & MFA Preparation Journey. This course is designed to help develop write your personal statement, make the most of your college. experience, exploring graduate degree programs specifically a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and learn about different options to fund your education. Specific topics range from using your college or universities resources, including the writing center, what to expect from an MFA program, and navigating financial aid.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about ways to fund your college education.
- Explore the possibility of pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing.
- Draft a compelling personal statement for your college application.
- Gain insights on how to optimize your college experience.
Requirements
Coursework
A list of asynchronous coursework can be found in the curriculum tab.
Mentorship
You are in one of the following pair types. You pair type is listed on your GWN Portal profile.
- Type 1: Mentor/Mentee: Meet 2-3 times per month and, as a pair, attend one of the engagement events listed below at least once per month.
- Type 2 : Peer-to-Peer: Meet 2 times per month and, as a pair, attend one of the engagement events listed below at least once per month.
Engagement Types
- College & MFA Preparation Community Studio [see dates below]
- College & MFA Preparation College Chats or Collaboratory Workshop [see dates below]
- Other Girls Write Now events [see Events tab in the Girls Write Now Portal]
Submissions
- Submit a completed draft of your personal statement (1-2 pages), statement of purpose (1-2 pages), or creative writing sample (5-10 pages of your chosen genre; poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screenwriting, playwriting, etc.) for your college or MFA application to the Journey Google Drive Folder
Asynchronous Coursework
- How to Succeed in College with Susanna Horng
- Exploring a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Financial Aid 101 with Tom Rabbit
Engagement Dates
- Thursday, July 17, 2025, 3:30-6:00 PM ET: [Virtual College Chat/ Collaboratory Workshop] Personal Statement Workshop with Susanna Horng and Penguin Random House
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 4:45-6 PM ET: [ Virtual College Chat] Navigating the MFA Experience
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 [Virtual College Chat]: Personal Statement Revision + Feedback Session
- Journey Community Studios:
- Tuesday July, 22: 6pm ET
- Tuesday August,19: 6pm ET
- Tuesday September, 23: 6pm ET
Please check the Announcements tab for information on upcoming live events.
Submissions
[This section is for providing information on course submissions such as deadlines and instructions.]
Link to girlswritenow.org/stories/submit/ for instructions on submitting material through the portal.
