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The department will review applications with unofficial transcripts from previous colleges and universities. If offered admission, official transcripts will be required before matriculation into the graduate program.
Curriculum Vitae:
A CV, which includes a comprehensive listing of professional history including employment, academic credentials, publications, and contribution or significant achievements, as well as contact information should be uploaded to the online application.
Personal Statement:
A 1-2 page Statement of Purpose, indicating objectives in undertaking graduate study, designs in achieving the English Ph.D., and strengths and weaknesses in the applicant’s chosen field should be uploaded to the online application. The statement should briefly describe any research projects or independent research which influenced the applicant’s career choice and desire to pursue graduate studies, as well as discuss any reasons for applying to Rice and/or the department specifically, such as interest in a particular faculty member’s work.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s personal and scholastic qualities are required, preferably from professors in the applicant’s major field. When filling out the application, applicants will list recommenders’ names and email addresses; upon submission of the application, recommenders will receive an automated email with instructions on how to log into the application system and upload their letters of recommendation. We advise applicants to make sure their recommenders know to expect this email and give them sufficient notice to write the letter.
Writing Sample:
A sample of the applicant’s academic writing, preferably on a literary topic, and 15-25 pages in length should be uploaded to the online application.