8 Best Mfa Programs In Hartford, CT (2022 Updated)

I recently was enrolled in the graduate cohort for reading and writing. I have been teaching for almost 10 years and found most of the classes insulting. I felt I knew more than the cohort professors and learned very little new. Many of the text books were from early 2000. Considering the vast changes in LA recently, I felt many classes provided information that was not up to curent reading philosphies and/or research. The rubrics were so convoluted that the professors couldn't figure them out or they did not pertain to the topic. Many classes were spent going back and forth over the rubrics only to have them change again. Knowing what I do now, I would not waste the money, but would have done an on-line course for 1/3 the price.K Palmer

As a current junior undergraduate at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT, I am very happy here. I came to USJ as a shy, timid girl without the confidence to speak up in class. I am now a confident woman that isn't afraid to voice my opinion or share my insights. USJ has given me the platform to grow as a person and to realize exactly what I want out of college and out of life. In the past, I have always been unsure what the future would hold for me but ever since I've been at USJ my path has become more clear. I would recommend attending USJ to any woman interested in getting, not only a college education, but a chance to grow as a person, which is something not most colleges can offer.Patti Sciglimpaglia

Last semesters, I took a class with an international instructor. It was the worst class I ever studied in my life. Every time I ask her about the class she told me to go online and check how my classmates did. I'm still wondering did I took the class to learn from my classmates or from the instructor. After that class I hated the school and I can't even do my best in my current semester.خالد N

The FTMA program was a great experience for me. Going into the program, I was looking to be a Content/Video Editor. But as the program went on, I've grown to love the art of Producing, and that's what I do now. I currently work as a bicoastal Line & Content Producer. I live in Dallas, TX, but I frequently do work in Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, and many cities throughout the state of Texas. All this was possible through the education of the FTMA program. Not only did I learn a lot, but I was able to connect with many of my classmates who are also doing great things in the industry. I highly recommend the FTMA program. It's a small program where everyone knows your name, but a place where you can make a big name for yourself.Max Arzu

I went back to graduate school later in life and FTMA was the perfect place to earn my MFA degree in Film & Television Production. The film theory was just enough to dovetail perfectly into the robust hands-on training I received in directing, screenwriting, editing and all the nuts and bolts of how to produce festival award-winning short films. Two of the films I made went on to win multiple awards across the country in large part due to the fantastic experience Sacred Heart provided me in learning filmmaking. The classes are small and the mentorship is first rate, learning from working professionals. It has been a blessing to graduate from FTMA!The Brian Hogan

Took my nephew on a college tour here a few years ago and he graduated with honors. He was afforded many opportunities on campus in academia, athletics, student government, peer leadership, radio station and Black /multicultural student union. He also had the opportunity to study abroad. He received an excellent education, made friends and had fun experiences. On the two times that I visited the campus- for the tour/recruitment and during move-in, staff were pleasant and helpful, students were polite and the campus absolutely beautiful. There are some on-campus organizations that perform outreach to local neighborhood youth in Hartford, which is beneficial to both the youth and students. Great school!Sporadic Travels

My aunt graduated from Trinity College, and every time I visited her at the college I fell in love with the campus. The atmosphere is great. I've heard recently that the administration has been doing a good job in creating a diverse student body in combination with providing a plethora of opportunities for students to get a QUALITY education. Trinity College is definitely underrated and needs to be in the spotlight for its qualities.Jordan More

Great school. Recent alum. Top Neuroscience department. Now doing cancer research at the #1 scientific research institute in the USA. Prepared to attend med school. The previous (political) Google reviews a couple years back do not reflect what Trinity is today. Valuable college degree.Jeffrey Sagun

Just finished freshman orientation for the class of 2026 at The Hartt School! What a phenomenal group of talented artists dedicated to raising the bar for creative works. The excitement among this diverse group of students was palpable. I can’t wait to watch how these young pre-professionals evolve with the nurturing support of a faculty that cares deeply for the success of its students. After auditioning and touring 50 plus colleges for BFA acting and musical theatre programs, this school stood way above the rest. This is a conservatory program that celebrates not only the unique potential of every artist as a valuable human being, but also has a solid belief in their abilities to contribute meaningfully as a collective. Bravo Hartt! Here’s to another 100 years of brilliance.Maria Bries

The dance instruction is good, and the focus on technique appears to be intended to prepare students for a serious involvement with Ballet. The school unfortunately has commitment expectations for practice and family commitments for children that are not in line with other sports and performances that children participate in. The inflexible policies targeted at ensuring a good performance in December appear to be more in line with a show that would be staged with professionals in NYC than children from Connecticut. This is disappointing for what could be a community builder.Denman James

Awesome program and treasured community resource we feel lucky to have in our backyard. So many opportunities to make music with and learn from high caliber musicians and performance artists.Loretta Waldman

The only thing good about this place is the teachers and Subway. Really great teachers. Aside breakfast the food at the commons is very terrible. It's just burgers everywhere. If you want to eat good food all your money is going to be done ordering food. Tuition and housing fee increase every year. The dorms are a mess. You'll tell them you want single room and even pay the extra for it yet they don't give you a single room. They'll even give you a roommate that's everything you said you don't want in the roommate alliance form. You'd have to continuously call and email to eventually get your single room.N'gadie Koroma

A nice school to attend. Good education, and a fairly scenic campus. Be sure to look for the resident geese and hawks. Close to area amenities, with a pretty vibrant student life. This is the only university in the US to have a river bisect the campus. It is a very pleasant river to watch from one of the three bridge crossings. A big, brand new building just opened up (Fall '21) which is very interesting and sure to spark conversations.Mr. E.

There are so many different areas that feel absolutely useless. Having a problem is a like having cancer at this school. it’s so hard to get dealt with because everytime you contact anyone with authority. they really have no idea what they’re talking about. No sense of urgency or safety for students. Teachers have been atrocious, paying little to what students need and often not caring about how their students are actually doing.josh

Contrary to reveiws froim other students, Greater hartford academy of th arts was a great expirience. I used to think that Greater hartford wasnt a good school, after transfering to a different school, i see that is far from the case. though school does have some bad things, the good defiently outway the bad. After transfering schools I realized what i was leaving behind, I know it sounds cliche and chessy but the academy really did make you feel like a family.Evan Vinas

The students in the school are very less than good. The consequences there are very bad and they don’t know how to discipline the misbehaving kids. Which leads to horrible acting students. As a student I believe that the school is not a good influence and nor has a good education system.Chris Cimino

The school is new which is nice but there is no parking for students. You have to pay to park somewhere else. There is a subtle leftist agenda throughout the school, and some of the professors will push their left-leanings views in the classroom. No food court either. I don't recommend going here unless you have to.Jake Freeze