What parts of the application file count the most? What if one element is weak?
All materials submitted as part of the application are reviewed: statement of intent and area(s) of interest; graduate and undergraduate grades; prior coursework and degree(s); GRE scores; letters of recommendation; writing sample; and, if applicable, TOEFL scores. One or two weak elements may be offset by other factors (e.g., low GRE scores or a GPA just above the minimum may be discounted if a file contains an excellent writing sample and/or strong letters of recommendation). If you are concerned that a specific portion of your file may not be competitive, you can try to improve it (e.g., retake the GRE) or offset it by enhancing other elements of your file.
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