My letter writers are being predictably quiet (damn academics, I asked them months ago!)
Thinking positively and hoping it will get done.Just about managed to get USC in for Nov 1st so fingers crossed I can do the next lot!
I'm submitting my MA thesis as my writing sample, not worrying about specificity but treating as just a way of showing how well I can write / research.
I'd definitely include something for a sample even if its optional.
As for the SOP specificity versus general - feeling the same way!