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One official transcript of each academic record (transfer credit from another institution appearing on the same transcript is not sufficient): Upload with your application to the Graduate Admissions website one scanned copy of official transcript for each institution attended; if you are accepted to the program, you will be asked to send a hard copy of your official transcript to Graduate Admissions. (Please note that advising reports and/or web-based grade reports are NOT sufficient. While we do not require an official transcript at this stage, we do require a copy of an official transcript.);
Curriculum Vitae:
Curriculum vitae/resume (no more than two pages);
Personal Statement:
A personal statement (1-2 single-spaced pages) that describes your background as a writer and your purpose in pursuing this degree; this statement should address your writing interests as well as briefly describe your interest and/or experience in teaching;
Recommendation Letter:
Three (3) letters of recommendation. Please have your recommenders submit letters electronically using the link that will be provided when you select this option in the online application;
Writing Sample:
Creative writing sample (15 to 25 pages of poetry, or 20 to 40 double-spaced pages of prose, or a combination of poetry, fiction, or non-fiction prose of no more than 40 pages in all); critical writing sample (8-10 double-spaced pages): a short scholarly/critical essay or portion of a longer work is appropriate. This essay should demonstrate your abilities as a critical reader of a literary or related text, in particular your ability to form a written argument. It is useful in the department's assessment of your potential to teach undergraduates.