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My case is quite similar to yours. I've got the first rejection from my safe school (which for me means that my application season is closed). But my POI is very nice and she commented on the application and encourage me to apply to anther MA program (and I might do that for my next application). According to her the problem was my writing sample. They were looking for a work demonstrating your ability to ask original research question, archive work and control of bibliography. (I used to be quite satisfy about the WS, which is a re-work of my MA essay). But in your case there is still hope! It's not the end of the waiting game. (That's also what I am telling myself.) Somebody shared their successful stories in this post: it would be helpful for you. Good luck to everyone

Hi dear Gradcafers I plan to apply to grad-schools (PhD) in US and Canada this fall and I am writing up the Master dissertation (for a taught degree in UK). I wonder whether the dissertation should be used as the writing sample for grad-school application, but what I am writing currently is not so relevant to my proposed research interest as I changed my mind. I've also got some term papers to submit in case but they are not so relevant either. Would it influence the decision of the committee if the writing sample is not so closely related to my field of interest? This troubles me so much and it is already too late to change the dissertation topic... And advise wanted: what's the chance to get into a PhD program with a one-year MA in art history but without a art history BA? I got a BSc in biology but took several courses in art history. In this case is it better also to apply for Masters? Many thanks!!!!!!