Writing Sample Illustrations

[lizart]

Hey all-

Hopefully, someone out there knows the answer to my question! Most programs have a writing sample requirement of somewhere between 10 and 20 pages... is that just text? Because if that includes illustration lists, bibliography, and images, very frankly, I'm screwed. Clearly I could edit my research down to the 10-20 limit, but I'm fairly sure it would be detrimental to the arguments. Anyone have an answer? I'd much rather find out here than email 10 odd admissions coordinators to find out their policy... although that will probably be my course-of-action in the end.

Thanks so much!!

[artsytartsy]

Most of the programs I have researched have just set a minimum of ten pages for the writing sample and stipulate to send the MA thesis if applicable. I'm sending my thesis and it's waaay more than ten pages with plates as I assume most are. I wouldn't worry too much about the length. If the committee only wants to read the first 20 pages, so be it, but I can't imagine that having a large piece of research under your belt would actually hurt your chances.