What sort of academic writing sample is CCT looking for?
The academic writing sample should demonstrate your ability to conduct scholarly research. A research paper, an undergraduate term paper or thesis project, or a substantial article or conference paper, is highly desirable. Writing samples should be 10-25 pages. Applicants who have been out of school for more than five years, and do not feel that their previous academic writing best represents their current abilities may choose to submit something written in a professional context. It is very important, however, that a writing sample from a professional context demonstrate an applicant’s analytical ability. The sample should represent work done by the applicant. Please do not submit group papers or projects.
The academic writing sample should demonstrate your ability to conduct scholarly research, preferably on a topic relevant to the CCT Program. A research paper, an undergraduate term paper or thesis project, or a substantial article or conference paper, is highly desirable. Writing samples should be 10 to 25 pages long. Applicants who have been out of school for a while and do not feel that their previous academic writing best represents their current abilities may choose to submit something written in a professional context. It is very important, however, that a writing sample from a professional context demonstrate an applicant’s analytical ability.
