[Englmajors] Applying to Creative Writing: Good News!

[Kimberly Swayze]

If you are considering applying to the Creative Writing option in the 
English major, we've learned today that your odds of admission are much 
more encouraging than we'd originally expected that they would be.  Some 
additional sections of upper-division creative writing courses have been 
added for next year, so there is room for more new students.

*If you have completed both ENGL 283 and ENGL 284, you should apply NOW*

Applications are due this Friday at 4:00pm, but the deadline has been 
extended by the Creative Writing Program until Monday (4/20) at noon.  You 
should deliver two complete copies of your application, transcripts, and 
writing samples to B-25 Padelford Hall by noon on Monday.  Details and the 
application are available on the web: 
http://depts.washington.edu/engl/ugrad/ugapplycw.php.

Any student hoping to be admitted to the Creative Writing pathway should 
apply AS SOON AS s/he has completed both ENGL 284 and ENGL 284.  There is 
no advantage to waiting; in fact, beginning in AUT 2009, access to 
300-level courses (ENGL 383 and 384) will be restricted to students 
already admitted to the Creative Writing option.  Student who are not 
admitted the first time may reapply for a later quarter.

If you have questions or would like to chat about your application, please 
come by the English Advising office in A-2-B Padelford -- we'll be happy 
to talk with you!

Best wishes,

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Kimberly Swayze
Academic Counselor
Department of English
A-2-B Padelford Hall
Box 354330
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-4330

Phone: (206) 543-2634
Fax:   (206) 616-9318
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