What does ASE look for in a graduate application?
We look for candidates who show a strong interest in interdisciplinary work and whose research would fit into the priorities of the Department, which include but are not limited to race, cultural studies, and California. Applicants should have a clearly defined program of research in their personal statement and should demonstrate strong writing and research skills in their writing sample. Their work should be a good match not just with the Department’s priorities but also with some of its faculty members, who the student will identify in her or his application and personal statement. Applicants’ grades should demonstrate high ability in relevant subjects, and their letters of recommendation should be specific and strong. ASE places lesser weight on grades and very little weight on GRE scores. An applicant’s personal statement will be stronger if the applicant is detailed and specific about the kind of research the applicant has done in the past and the kind of research the applicant i
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