tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post8818269228793614188..comments2024-03-28T02:14:08.783-07:00Comments on THE MFA BLOG: Question about UCLA ExtentionTom Kealeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11913868167191023096noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-52991864931506812962009-01-15T18:16:00.000-08:002009-01-15T18:16:00.000-08:00I took one class at the extension center with Les ...I took one class at the extension center with Les Plesko and greatly enjoyed it. I do think it would be good to take a few classes but I know they are pricey. I would prob stick to an MFA versus the certificate but that is just my personal opinion.e/mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917244909958312608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-12825286514382525962009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:002009-01-12T11:17:00.000-08:00Hi, This is Daniel, an advisor at the UCLA Extensi...Hi, This is Daniel, an advisor at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program. Tim said it pretty well above me but I thought I'd add a few words.<BR/>The certificate provides you with an affordable, low-pressure environment to prepare you for an MFA or just gives you with a more structured path to follow as you improve your writing. There’s no application process and you are eligible for benefits such as free one-day workshops and a manuscript consultation when your certificate is complete. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at dasanchez@uclaextension.edu.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363151202962331037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-91817494744606816442009-01-08T08:53:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:53:00.000-08:00E, I've taken several online classes in memoir and...E, I've taken several online classes in memoir and screenwriting through UCLA Extension. I recommend it highly, especially for your transition phase between independent writing and possibly entering a full-blown MFA program. UCLA Extension was a great way for me to get near-anonymous feedback from others. The writing deadlines were also helpful at times.<BR/><BR/>-Tim (same name, different guy)Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225213515582122865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-5128261856987700872009-01-08T08:51:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:51:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225213515582122865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-9648807692494466462009-01-06T12:29:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:29:00.000-08:00I dont know anything about UCLA either, however, y...I dont know anything about UCLA either, however, you'd be surprised at how many universities dont take the GRE into account during the application process. There are a substanial amount of schools that don't require them. You should check them out. In the mean time take some workshops to get you started in the process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-7227725802413380442009-01-06T12:28:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:28:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-74769942159634271562009-01-06T11:00:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:00:00.000-08:00I don't know anything about the UCLA program, but ...I don't know anything about the UCLA program, but I did a year-long certificate program in writing at UW a few years back. While definitely not a replacement for an MFA, it was a great way to stay motivated/keep writing in the course of busy work life. It inspired me to push forward to the MFA and helped get me started on a number of pieces. However, the program at UCLA looks more time/$$-intensive than the one I did, so I'm not sure I'd see it as worth it over an MFA...Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843190376410618765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15642985.post-41993503509822179382009-01-05T22:00:00.000-08:002009-01-05T22:00:00.000-08:00I'm a middle school English teacher in the L.A. ar...I'm a middle school English teacher in the L.A. area, now applying for MFA programs, and I have taken one creative writing course through UCLA Extension. I found it very helpful, and my instructor was excellent, but do keep in mind that UCLA-X doesn't provide the level of attention and intensity of instruction that you would enjoy in an MFA program. I'd be happy to discuss UCLA-X more specifically over email if you have any other questions. -Tim mr.timschlosser@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09502265464918470520noreply@blogger.com