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Graduate Program Application InformationWhere can I find out about general requirements and procedures for applying to a graduate program at Northwestern University? Follow these links:
How early may I submit an application? October 1st for admission the following Fall Quarter. What is the application deadline? December 31st for admission the following Fall Quarter. Are there any additional program-specific materials that must be included in an application to a graduate program in Linguistics? Like many programs at Northwestern, Linguistics requires GRE scores for admission. For more on the GRE, please click here. In addition, the Linguistics Department requires applicants to submit a writing sample. The length of this writing sample is highly variable, but typically it is at least 3-5 pages long with a highly variable upper limit. Some applicants submit an entire MA thesis, while others send in just a 3-5 page paper written for a class at their undergraduate institution. As for the topic, anything that is related to Linguistics is fine, it certainly doesn't have to be in the area of Linguistics that the applicant is hoping to specialize in. The main purpose of the writing sample is to give us an idea of the applicant's written expression ability. Who should I ask to write the two letters of recommendation? Letters of recommendation should be written by anyone in a position to evaluate your potential for graduate study in Linguistics. There are no requirements regarding the position of the letter writer, however, it is highly recommended that at least one letter come from a former or current professor. In the case of an applicant who has been out of school for some time, a letter from a recent or current supervisor is also very helpful. Please note that we require a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, however there is no maximum. It is often appropriate to include up to 4-5 letters, especially (but not exclusively) in the case of an applicant with extensive work experience beyond the undergraduate degree. Is there a program-specific deadline for application to a graduate program in Linguistics? No. Our department deadline is that same as the general NU Graduate School deadline. Application forms and all supporting documents must be received in The Graduate School by 5 p.m. CST on December 31. Is it possible to begin graduate study in Linguistics in a quarter other than the fall quarter? No, the curriculum is progressive in nature with information in one quarter forming the basis for instruction in subsequent quarters. Where should hard copies of the supplemental application materials be sent? Any hard copies of application materials, with the exception of the application fee, must be sent to the Linguistics Department at this address: |
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