What is most important to the Admissions Committee?
There is no one part of the application considered more important than any other part. Applications are reviewed by a faculty committee. In making its decisions, the committee considers five primary factors: • academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, • letters of recommendation, • statement of purpose, • and writing sample. The Department is seeking students with exceptional academic ability whose letters of recommendation, academic profile, and writing sample indicate a capacity for sustained scholarly effort. It wants to encourage a stimulating learning environment and a vigorous exchange of ideas by admitting a student body that is intellectually and socially diverse.
