759 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Unfortunately, their website isn't very informative re application requirements. Specifically, I am wondering what the upper limit is on the writing sample. I know that a safe bet is to submit a paper in the 15-25pg range, but some programs (like UChicago) allow applicants to submit a master's thesis of around 50+ pages if they consider it their best work. I have two potential writing samples, one a 20-something page paper, and the other my master's thesis which is exactly 50 pages. I would say that my master's thesis is definitely the better researched, more impressive piece, and so I'd probably prefer to send it if possible. I know some people recommend sending long samples with "instructions" re which pages to read, totaling 20-something, but this seems impractical. My thesis is 50 pages long because it needs to be...if I could have written it in 25 I sure as hell would have haha! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CogSciRob Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I go to UCSD and I'm submitting a longer sample. If you have questions, just email someone in the department who in you AOI. Everyone is really friendly and helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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