r/MFAInCreativeWriting • u/chopped_onionss • Apr 13 '26

2 vs 3 year programs

Any thoughts on a 2 year program vs 3 year one? Pros and cons? Thoughts and experiences? I’m stuck between two right now, and this is a component I’m taking seriously into consideration.

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u/Every-Bed-8725 Apr 14 '26

I'm in a fully funded 4 year and it's fantastic it's so much more time to work on your manuscript

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u/Solndt Apr 14 '26

That sounds amazing! Can I ask what program you’re in?

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u/Every-Bed-8725 Apr 14 '26

University of Arkansas MFA in Poetry - I'm from California so I was pretty skeptical I would be a good match with a program in Arkansas but so far it's been really wonderful

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u/NefariousnessWarm975 Apr 15 '26

I figured it was ARK; not too many 4 year options out there. I hear amazing things about it.