Senior Honors Thesis

[BioFreya]

Hi,

 

I'm applying to Evolutionary Biology programs.  My senior honors thesis is relavant but it was never published.  Should I attach the actual thesis to my application?

 

Thanks.

[biisis]

If they're looking for a writing sample, definitely.

[BioFreya]

What if they don't require a writing sample - but there is a place to upload one?

[juilletmercredi]

I wouldn't send the entire thing, as if it's long, they're unlikely to read it all.  Could you send an excerpt or a chapter - perhaps the introduction, or the discussion of findings with a short summary of your results in the front?

[maelia8]

Does the program have a length limit for the writing sample? If it's ten pages or less, just attach your abstract and introduction. If it's in the 20-30 page range, add on your first chapter/main argument as well as portions of your conclusion. I'd go ahead and submit it, if you think it's good work that it definitely can't hurt.