The majority of our students are Massachusetts residents, but we've had many students from all over the country and the world. We've had students from Japan, China, Egypt, Tibet, and various other countries. We've had students from Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire, Illinois, Washington D.C., Florida, and various other states. The program is competitive, and we are seeking students who are above skilled, fluent writers who can demonstrate success, preferably with publications, and a commitment to a career in writing. We seek students who have done very well as undergraduates, not only in writing courses, but in a spectrum of disciplines.
Many applicants have jobs in a variety of professions.
We are interested in people establishing evidence of professionalism, discipline, determination, and writing skill. Not all of our students have writing backgrounds. Some have degrees in sciences and social sciences but have shown a long interest and talent for writing. All of our courses require that students use computers and become adept at complex word processing and computer-based research. Most students come here with their own computers, but the program has a small lab with all the applications used in the program.