Writing samples are required for the below departments when applying to the Graduate School. Writing samples should be written in English unless otherwise noted. The Graduate School has no specific formatting requirements; however, each department may have set their own. For any questions about the writing sample, please contact the department directly.
You may upload a revised version of the writing sample before the application deadline. No revised documents will be accepted after the deadline.
Please refer to the upload requirements article for specific instructions on uploading materials.
Anthropology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Architecture (PhD only): At least three samples of written work, no page limit, but maximum size 10 MB each. Please compress the file.
Art and Archaeology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum, plus, illustrations up to 10 MB.
Classics: Sample of written work, 20 page maximum
Comparative Literature: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
East Asian Studies: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Economics: Sample of written work, 20-25 pages
English: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
French & Italian: Sample of written work, preferably in French, 20 page maximum
German: Sample of written work, circa 20 pages
History: Sample of written work, 25-35 pages
History of Science: Sample of written work, 25-35 pages
Musicology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Music Composition: Sample of written work recommended, 25 page maximum
Near Eastern Studies: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Philosophy: Sample of written work, 5,000 to 10,000 words
Politics: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Population Studies: Sample of written work recommended, 25 page maximum
Religion: Sample of written work, 9000 word maximum
Slavic Languages and Literature: Sample of written work, 10-20 pages
Sociology: Sample of written work, 25 page maximum
Spanish and Portuguese: Sample of written work in Spanish or Portuguese, 15-25 pages
The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (PhD): Sample of written work, 20-25 pages