how long are writing samples supposed to be for MA application?

[Guest Gnome Chomsky]

I figured I'd post this here rather than the applications forum for more linguistic-specific answers. I'll be applying to MA programs as a recent linguistics BA graduate. I was wondering how long writing samples are usually required to be. I was looking at George Mason's site and they say 1500-2000 words, which seems pretty short. I'm in the process of writing a 12-page paper for a class I'm currently taking, but I was also considering revising a shorter paper I wrote for a class I took a year ago. Anyway, I was just wondering what MA programs usually require with regard to length/word count.

[PLing]

I am also applying, so I might be wrong. But most MA programs do not ask for writing sample as part of the application. And most MA programs are not funded, unless master is the highest degree the department is currently offering. If the program does require a writing sample, I guess the admission committee members are looking for quality in the writing sample, instead of quantity. If you need a specific page number as a guidance, I would like to say the length of 10 to 15 pages is pretty decent.

Good luck with your application!

Besides I know the MA program in Linguistics at Ohio University is fully funded. But the concentration is TESOL.