History writing sample

[erebuni2]

Hi all,

I've applied to history PhD programs a few times at this point and have been rejected from my top choices. I'm now finishing up my master's, but I think my writing sample is the weakest part of my application. Any advice on what makes a great history writing sample? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on where to get it edited? Thank you.

[Sigaba]

13 hours ago, erebuni2 said:

Hi all,

I've applied to history PhD programs a few times at this point and have been rejected from my top choices. I'm now finishing up my master's, but I think my writing sample is the weakest part of my application. Any advice on what makes a great history writing sample? Also, does anyone have any suggestions on where to get it edited? Thank you.

@erebuni2 welcome to the Grad Cafe. You may have better luck finding answers that will help you get to where you want to go if you search in the History forum.

https://forum.thegradcafe.com/search/?q=writing sample&type=forums_topic&nodes=38

[dr. telkanuru]

22 hours ago, erebuni2 said:

I think my writing sample is the weakest part of my application.

Why?

[erebuni2]

Thank you @Sigaba! I will do that from now on. Appreciate the help.

 

@telkanuru, I was told that I should show in my writing sample that I have a grasp of my languages. I did that tangentially, but not as much as needed. I am working to strengthen that for my next writing sample.