Cornell Writing Sample Length

[cbsag123]

Does anyone know if Cornell specifies its rules about writing samples somewhere? I've spent hours looking at various websites but I can't find any information on how long my writing sample should be. If they really don't specify, what do you guys think is a good length?

[guest789]

I would write a standard paper, 15-25pp with an introduction, methods, results, conclusion. Most schools seem to have a 20pp cutoff, so I'd suggest keeping it shorter if you can. Concise writing is good writing in this case.

[PoliSciGuy00]

20 hours ago, cbsag123 said:

Does anyone know if Cornell specifies its rules about writing samples somewhere? I've spent hours looking at various websites but I can't find any information on how long my writing sample should be. If they really don't specify, what do you guys think is a good length?

Hi friend, 

Cornell admit from last year here.  Timeseries' advice is sound.  15-25pp is good.  

Edited December 7, 2020 by Mr_Spock2018
Bad grammar. Who admitted me to a PhD program?

[cbsag123]

Thank you all!