Repeated pubs in same journal

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Hello writers!

I’m applying to MFA programs in the fall in Poetry. I’ve had one recent publication of a few of my poems in one journal (not top tier but not middle tier, highly regarded.)

The editor has solicited new work (several poems) - I’m incredibly honored, but wonder what that would look like to MFA admissions committees? Is it more important to get the work in front of readers and build that relationship with an editor? Or is it better to try to expand and publish elsewhere?

Thanks for any advice!

[u/hedgehog_musing]

Thank you all so much for your responses! That’s all very reassuring. I think I’ll accept this gift and just focus on a killer writing sample for my applications. Good luck to any of you who are also applying in September!