Transcript:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended are required and should be sent to the Department. A copy of the transcript may be emailed to the department and serve as a place holder only until the official transcript arrives.
Personal Statement:
Should be no more than 1-2 pages (single spaced), and should outline why you intend to pursue graduate work in philosophy.
Recommendation Letter:
Ideally, your writers should be professors who know your work well, and can comment on your achievements and promise in philosophy. You should provide them with your statement of purpose, writing sample, and other samples of your written work in philosophy to help them in writing their letter.
Writing Sample:
The writing sample is our chance to evaluate your philosophical work and abilities first-hand. This should be a substantive and polished paper (ideally: 12-20 pages) on a core philosophical topic, showing your ability to master a topic and contribute to a debate. Do not submit writing samples on non-philosophical topics; that will not help your application.