Writing samples

[Scoots]

Hey folks! Would any successful applicants from previous years be happy to share their writing samples? There’s some useful advice online, but it’s fairly basic, and it would be interesting to see the kind of samples that do well. I’m particularly interested in samples that tackle more unusual topics. Thanks in advance!

[lth]

If I get in anywhere this fall I'll share mine. 

Also, Scoots, your profile says you're based in Tokyo? I used to live in Japan and moved back to the states for the purpose of grad school. Out of curiosity, are you planning on attending a school there?