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Looking for a Prestigious Summer Program for Creative Writing?

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CSSSA (California Summer School for the Arts): My life changed for the better when I went to this program, I'm not even kidding. I grew so much as a writer, and I sweat blood and tears during the program due to the high standards they have for you as a writer, and as a person. There were also amazing teachers that supported and pushed you alternatively, along with a super tight-knit community of 70 writers, as well as having the unparalleled experience of just growing as a person, I was very fortunate to go to CSSSA. This is located at the CalArts Institute, for your information. Also, you also get the two highest arts scholar distinctions from California if you attend this program - California Arts Scholar and the Governor's Medal. However, it's really the experience that *makes it* on any application, not just the name.