The ICL has been very patient with me. I have a wonderful instructor who, while being very supportive, gives excellent critique of my work. If you don't have the discipline to study at home (like I don't) this can be difficult. Plan on spending 20 or more hours a week studying and taking advantage of all the information provided by ICL. IF the resources are used and discipline applied this can be very rewarding and a good step in becoming a published writer