Some degree programs require uploading a writing sample with the admission application in the space provided. Please be sure to review the document before uploading and submitting the application. Writing samples should be written in English unless otherwise noted. The Graduate School has no specific formatting requirements; however, each department or program may have set their own. An applicant may upload a revised version of the writing sample before the deadline. After the deadline, no revised documents will be accepted. For any questions about the writing sample, please contact the department or program directly. Prior to submitting, please review file upload requirements. Requirements If a writing sample is required, it will be listed in the degree program’s requirements on the fields of study page. Also, the online application will prompt you to upload a writing sample only if it is required by the department or program you have selected. Writing samples are required for the following: 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 the file. Art and Archaeology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum, plus, in addition, illustrations up to 10 MB. 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 Economics: Sample of written work, 20-25 pages English: Sample of written work, 25 pages French & Italian: Sample of written work, preferably in French, 20 page maximum German: Sample of written work, circa 20 pages 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 Population Studies: Sample of written work recommended, 25 page maximum Religion: Sample of written work, 9000 word 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
