Writing samples are required for the below departments when applying to the Graduate School. Writing samples should be written in English unless otherwise noted. The Graduate School has no specific formatting requirements; however, each department may have set their own. For any questions about the writing sample, please contact the department directly.
Anthropology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Architecture (Ph.D. only): At least three samples of written work, no page limit, but maximum size 10 MB each. Please compress file.
Art and Archaeology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Classics: Sample of written work, 20 page maximum
Comparative Literature: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
East Asian Studies: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
English: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
French & Italian: Sample of written work, preferably in French, 20 page maximum
German: Sample of written work, 20 page maximum
History: Sample of written work, 35 page maximum
History of Science: Sample of written work, 35 page maximum
Musicology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Music Composition: Sample of written work recommended, 25 page maximum
Near Eastern Studies: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Philosophy: Sample of written work, 5,000 to 10,000 words
Politics: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Religion: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Slavic Languages and Literature: Sample of written work, 10-20 pages
Sociology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Spanish and Portuguese: Sample of written work in Spanish or Portuguese, 15-25 pages
The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (Ph.D.): Sample of written work, 20-25 pages