The Writing Sample that Got Me Into A PhD Program with Full Funding | UC San Diego
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- What's up, guys! In this video, I share with you the writing sample I submitted with my application for the Education Studies PhD program at the University of California San Diego. In your writing sample, for graduate school, you should be submitting a document that showcases not only your strengths in writing, but also that you could contribute to your field of study. Your writing sample should also showcase your research skills or potential to conduct high quality research, your ability to be an innovator, and your passion for your field of study.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
0:00 Intro
0:44 What is the purpose of a writing sample?
3:30 Reading My Writing Sample
16:42 Outro
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MY ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
- Bachelor of Arts in English (concentration: teacher preparation) from Washington State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Cultures (concentration: Spanish) from Washington State University
- Master of Education in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education
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WHO AM I?
I am a Harvard Graduate School of Education alumni '16 and a current PhD student in the Department of Education Studies at the University of California San Diego. I produce videos about the graduate school application and my journey through a PhD program. Subscribe to follow my journey through the PhD experience and to gain insight on how to best prepare for the graduate school application process.
I created this channel because I did not have access to many resources when I was applying for graduate programs. Now that I have been through two graduate school application processes, I want to share my knowledge and the helpful information I have gained through those experiences.
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Do you have to submit a writing sample for your graduate school applications? If so, do you have any questions?
I want to know what exactly admission panel is looking for? Our critical approach? Language proficiency or just academic writing skills?
@@smritisingh9784 They are assessing all of that plus your knowledge of the field.
Introduction
Body Paragraph
Conclusion.
References
Does this sounds good if u r limited to 4-5 pages of wring samples in a graduate applications?
@@dareabdulwasiu3753 Hi, the important thing is the quality of the writing and your knowledge of your field. So, if you have those things in the required page limit then you should be set.
My major in undergrad is quite different from the field of the PhD program that I want to apply to, should I still submit the piece of work that I made at school (Eg. final semester assignment), or should I write a new writing sample that has a topic related to the field of PhD program?
Thank you very much for this. I thought I needed to write something afresh that had like an abstract and all
It all depends on the type of program you are applying to. My program valued research to practice and so I showcased that in the writing sample. If the program you are applying to is strongly focused on the research process then I suggest that you submit a formal research paper for your writing sample.
Thank you Ivan, I prepared my PhD document following your suggestion in this video and I am invited to an interview. Hope things will go well. Watching you other videos about interview now 😊
Congratulations and good luck!
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool I got two offers! thanks you for sharing your experience with detailed suggestions. So I can be well-prepared.
@@risinglai Congratulations! If you are interested, I would be honored to read your successful statement of purpose on my channel.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool definetly! I am happy to write a testimony! could you give me your email? Thanks :))
Your writing sample is very good! 👍🏽
Thank you so much!
Hi Ivan, thank you for such informative material. I'm wondering why a writing sample should be an existant material? I actually have a mater's thesis, but I feel the methods in the paper is not very strong...I am applying to psychology PhD, I have two choices, either submit my publication of undergraduate thesis (which I wrote 4 years ago and not too related to psychology, but is clean writing and already there), or work on enriching my master's thesis (which is more recent and more related to the field, but I'm not confident about the method I used). Which one would you suggest me to use? Thank you!
Hi I would go with the undergraduate thesis because it shows a better representation of your command of the research process and a PhD is a research degree. They don’t expect you to know everything about psychology they want to know that you can conduct high quality research.
Hey I'm also applying for a psychology graduate program... which field have u applied for?
Good day bro,
I am currently preparing an application for a doctorate program, and I came across some of your videos which have been very helpful so far. Thanks for your amazing work.
However, I need you to clarify the following:
1. Do I need to submit a reference page as part of my writing sample (I mean the references of the in-text citations that are contained in the main body of my writing sample)?
2. I intend to submit my current MSc dissertation, however, is it necessary that I include the project topic, aim of the study, objective of the study, research questions, problem statement, and methodology of the research while submitting the writing sample?
or should I just submit only the main body and relevant part of the research work and exclude the above parts?
What’s up bro! You do not need to submit your reference list if it does not fall within the page limits. In terms of your second question, you want to make sure the pieces that you submit can stand alone meaning that it will make sense to the reader by itself. From what you have written, I don’t think that would be the case without all the pieces of the research. I would say to either condense your entire thesis to meet the page requirements and include all parts or submit the literature review portion which can stand alone in almost all cases.
Hey Ivan, this video was awesome! I'm getting ready to apply for masters programs in the fall. My problem with a writing sample is that I don't have any research experience (I'm looking for a more course-based/applied program, so research isn't a huge focus). I'm worried that a writing sample has to be research backed or the conclusion of your research. I have some final papers that I can edit and expand on, but these are really from prompts. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
Hi, your writing sample does not need to be research focused. Your goal as an applicant should be to showcase your strong writing skills by submitting a paper that has a clear argument. Your essay should use scholarly articles to back up the thesis or argument of your essay. The writing sample presented in this video is not research based. It is actually practical in nature, but utilizes scholarly articles to showcase the need for Latino father involvement in middle school. This essay was a final essay I submitted for a course I took while in my Masters program at Harvard.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you so much! You have no idea how much relief this video and this response has given me! I have been stressing about it for a while and I don't really have anyone close to me whose attended post-grad recently.
@@jimbobzooter4580 Good luck with your applications! I do offer a statement review service for a fee if you are interested. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/share/pAGypo?CopyLink_Mobile
@Ivan, Thank you for this piece sir.
I have been going through questions and your candid response in the comment section and I have learnt much from them.
Sir, I am to submit a writing sample for masters program and I have decided to submit my undergraduate work. My question is, should I remove the research and methodology aspect and submit only literature review or should I include all?
Thanks in anticipation.
It depends. If there is no page or word limit then submit the entire thing. If there are parameters, then you should consider submitting your strongest pieces of the work. If that is the lit review then submit the lit review. You also need to identify what the program values. If they value methods, then submit the methods section. Good luck!
Very informative and helpful video for a prospective student like me. I have a question regarding a very typical situation and would appreciate your opinion/feedback on it.
I'm on the verge of completing my master's degree in Finance from University of Michigan and am looking to apply for a PhD in Sociology in the upcoming months. Although I didn't study Sociology in my undergrad or grad school as an entire program, I did however take a Sociology course during my BBA days and have a 6-paged term paper and a 2-paged essay from that class (both of a similar sub-topic). You mentioned in your video about NOT writing an entirely NEW paper just for the writing sample... but given that I don't any 10-20 paged paper on Sociology, would it be okay if I were to combine the two existing pieces of work I have from my Sociology class and modify them to have them relate to each other and have a smooth transition... essentially becoming a SINGLE written piece? Please guide.
Hi, I think that’s a great idea. However, I would make sure to have a professor review the product and evoked feedback that way you know if it is of good quality for the sociology field.
Thank you so much for this much needed boost in confidence... hopefully I'll be able to complete the writeup and get it reviewed by a couple professors and writing help groups at my university (just to be sure about what format of citation to use) and hopefully I'll be on my way to the PhD! 🤗🤗🤗 Thanks once again for replying!
@@sreejaghosh Yes! I would say that a writing sample is not going to make or break your application. They truly look at all components of the application before making a decision. However, a poorly written writing sample can jeopardize the outcome. Good luck!
This is great. The best thing about this is that it has no jargons.
Thank you!
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool I have 1 more question. They ask for 15 -20 pages. including bibliography?
@@smritisingh9784 Usually it does, but I would email admissions to confirm.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thank you!
I've my bachelor degree in Literature and for my writing sample, I'm really lost. Unfortunately, I haven't written anything as sophisticated as a writing sample. I LITERARY have none. Just some power points regarding the analysis of Virginia Woolf's works. I don't know what to do and how to decide what to write about.
For a writing sample, you shouldn’t be writing anything. It should be a final essay you wrote for your undergraduate course or a publication. Submit an analysis that you did well on and that was graded by a professor. The writing sample doesn’t have to be “Sophisticated.” The goal is to show your writing skills, your critical thinking skills, and your ability to add to the existing literature in your field.
Hi Ivan! Thank you so much for your vedio! I have a question, is it better to use footnotes (MHRA) or Harvard referencing? (I have so many citations, nearly 100 for a 6000-word essay)
I don’t think there is a right or wrong. It all depends on what you are writing about and your style and what your field expects from writers. I personally only use references rather than footnotes but that’s just my style.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool 😁Many thx!!
Unfortunately, I have been out of school over 12 years since my last degree. I do not have a writing sample relevant to the field I am applying to (Social Work). I have very few old papers.
Do you have another writing sample that you’ve written for your current job? Social work is a broad field and most things can work for a writing sample. Last resort is to write a new sample.
please I have this question bothering me as the deadline to submit my writing sample is near. I had a master thesis topic- A pattern of accessibility to primary health care facilities. Now I am applying for another masters program in Environmental and energy policy, can I use my previous masters thesis topic to prepare my writing sample for the new masters program I am applying for? I am confused because the topic from my previous masters program is not related to the new one I am applying for! kindly assist me, thanks
I personally wouldn’t use a paper that is not related to or closely related to the program you are applying to. If you have no other option, then I would consider it.
I am english literature graduate going for digital media and communication. So I believe I need to go for new article. Because past articles are in the field of literature. What do you suggest?
Hi Sonali, if you have a past graded essay or publication in the field in which you are applying to then I would submit that. If you don’t, it’s perfectly fine to submit a literature article. You should not be writing a piece solely to submit to graduate programs. Your writing sample needs to be an already written piece.
Hello,
I am from the Science faculty and am applying for the P.hD. program. I have published papers in journals and written a Master's thesis as well. The University where I am applying has asked for both writing samples as well as the publications I have made till now. I have already provided the published article in the application form. Now as a writing sample, Can I again submit one of my published papers?? Should it be in published form or in the essay form which I have created before submitting the paper? or should I include my master's thesis in condensed form?
Please help.
Also, I forgot to mention, I have prepared a review article for publication and has been submitted to the journal but has not been published yet. Can I use that sample for writing sample?
I would recommend using your master thesis because it has already been reviewed by a committee which showcases your ability to develop and execute original research. Additionally, you have yet to show the committee that work so it will help show more of who you are as a writer and researcher. Ultimately, you want to submit a piece of work which you think showcases your best writing skills in your field.
Hello Ivan! Thank you for the useful writing sample guide. My question is "Can I submit a well-written research proposal as my writing sample"?
Hi Donald, yes you can. I recommend that you submit a writing sample that has been reviewed by a faculty member in the field and that you get and implement feedback from that faculty review. You want to make sure that the writing is of high quality based on a faculty assessment.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Yes, it's a research proposal assignment that I scored 8.5/10 in.
@@donaldngozi1799 Sounds good! I would ask for more feedback so you an improve it before submission.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Please, when I am through working on it, I would like to share it with you via email so that you can review for constructive criticism. Can you please share your email here?
@@donaldngozi1799 I don’t provide me email to people sorry. I do, however, provide a statement of purpose review service on Fiverr for a fee. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/s2/e16a39492a?CopyLink_Mobile
Hi Ivan, Thank you for this video. It helps a lot. However, I need clarification. Part of my master's thesis was published in a journal. Do I submit the published paper or do I submit my entire master's thesis? The graduate school requires a scholarly writing e.g. paper chapter.
Thank you for your time.
Hi, I would personally submit the published article. It shows that you can produce high quality work that is peer reviewed.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you for your prompt response. I appreciate
Hi Ivan, I am from Bangladesh and live in Dhaka. I did my Masters in Business Administration 10years back. I was in corporate world workig as C suite Executive all these years. I want to pursue PhD in Organizational Development and Change now in USA university. Can I use pieces that I have got published in some private non-academic journals and base my Writing Sample on that? The one that you have shown to us in the vdo; is it ditto your dissertation content? Then what do you add in the Writing Sample? Do I use the headings that you have used? Is there a standard format as to how the Writing Sample is to be drafted? What if I don't have much to add in the Bibilography as I'd actually want to roll out my research proposal and methodology with the expected outcome/benefit; so will it be okay?
Hi, you can use a non academic piece, however, I would personally submit a piece of writing that is on the academic end especially because a PhD is research focused and your writing sample should show your command of the research process. A writing sample should not be a research proposal. It should be a piece of writing that was either graded by a professor or submitted for publication. The example I shared was a final paper that I submitted for one of my masters courses and it is not what I am currently working on for my PhD research.
My MA degree is unrelated to my PhD project and I don't know what to do about this writing sample
Do you have another piece of writing in the field of the PhD which you plan to pursue? If not, then you can write a writing sample in the field and have a faculty from that field provide feedback. The other alternative would be to submit a general literature review from your MA research to showcase your writing strengths and command of the research process.
Hi Ivan
thank you for the information, but I have a question
I have been asked to submit a writing sample as part of my application requirement for a PhD program. My master's thesis is not yet complete let alone published, but I have two publications from my undergraduate dissertation which were co-authored. Do I just upload one of the published papers?
Thank you in advance
Hi, yes you will only need to submit one. I would check to see the guidelines on the website for each PhD application. Sometimes they are specific with page lengths and what to do if you are not the sole author. Good luck!
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you very much, Ivan
amazing !
Thank you!
Hi Ivan, I am mechanical engineer graduate and applying for sustainably masters, should I work with my undergraduate capstone project paper or should I write with new sample that is relevant with sustainable subject. Again, thank you.
I personally would not write another piece because that could be a lot of work and you should be submitting a writing sample that was assessed by faculty. On the other hand, you should be showcasing your strength with the content that is focused on the program you are applying to. If I had to choose, I would say submit your thesis since you have worked with faculty on it and it passed so you know that it is a good piece of content.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you
Sir i just completed my bs program in Electrical engineering and want to apply for chanese scholarship for masters. Can I submit my final year project thesis as an attachment to writing sample. And if yes than either I submit as it was in thesis format or I should make some changes.
Yes you can! I would first make sure there aren’t guidelines for page limits for example. If your professor/advisor provided feedback then you should implement the feedback before submission.
I'm just writing a fresh paper for my application, left school since '09 and I can't find most the papers I wrote as undergrad.
I'm having it quite difficult, trying not to be too technical and all, but I'm just stucked right now at 8 pages and I think I can't further expand the paper.
I suggest that you work with a former professor/mentor to develop a strong writing sample. If you work at a professional job that requires writing reports, you can use those reports as a writing sample as well or expand on that work. The key is to show expertise in your field, high quality writing and critical thinking skills, and command of the research process.
Hi Ivan, thank you for this informative video.
My case is a bit different, I studied accounting hence, my undergraduate paper was basically in accounting, but I’m looking to dive into marketing (I have 2 years experience in marketing and advertising)
What can I submit as my writing sample
Do you have any reports that are scholarly that you have written at your job? If not, you can write a scholarly based essay for submission, however, make sure to have a previous professor in the field provide you with feedback.
Hi , Ivan what if the supplemental courses I took prior to applying didn't have any writing samples that are as long as what is asked for? Example they ask for 25 pages and I only have 5. Should I submit multiple small ones?
Hi! Do not submit multiple writing samples. You are going to have to either write an entirely new writing sample that meets the criteria or expand one of your 5 page essays.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thanks Ivan!
Please I did secretaryship and Management Studies but now wants to go for creative writing. Finding it difficult to write the Sample writing to apply for admission. Any help
I would write a completely new writing sample that focuses on gaps in the literature for your field. Work alongside a previous faculty on your new field and share with them that you are changing fields and see if they could mentor you as you write your writing sample.
Hi i am to follow a masters programme which asked for a 10 - 15 paper writting sample. I have already completed a research paper which belongs a 90 pages. My problam is What kind of parts i should bring from my research to fill my writting sample because in the Literature review Most of parts i got from published jurnals or some articles . Is it ok to put those information into my writting sample ?? Again what parts should i include even if its not a proposal ??
Hi, I would select the pieces that showcase your critical thinking skills, innovation, creativity, and mastery of the topic you wrote about. I believe my example was 15 pages, so I would do something similar. Condense your 90 page document to 15 pages and include every section but only mention the important parts of it for the writing sample.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thanks ivan :)
Hey! I am applying for MA in scriptwriting. So, can I upload just my script in writing sample?
If it follows the guidelines then yes. I always suggest to have a faculty in the field review it before submission. Good luck!
Hi Ivan, thank you so much for the video, it's so informative. I'm doing my master's degree here and i already have my thesis but I'm applying for a master's degree abroad, czm i use my current thesis as a writing sample? But i didn't publish that thesis yet because it's not completed . 😢
What should i do?
Hi, the writing sample doesn’t not have to be published in order for you to submit. So your thesis is fine. I would suggest that a faculty member in your field provide feedback to make it stronger before submission.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool yeah I'm applying for Fulbright master's program hopefully I can get it . I'd try to get a feedback before the deadline
Thank you alott you are kind and helpful.
hi Ivan, I want to ask about writing sample. My thesis is of more than 100 pages, how can I submit it in 30 pages?
Hi, the purpose of a writing sample is to showcase your writing skills plus the ways in which you analyze data and understand literature in your field. I would suggest submitting the literature review section of your thesis.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thank you ivan.
Hi Ivan! Thank you for your video! I am preparing for Finance PhD application. I haven't decided which one to use as the writing sample. 1. use one of my publications( in the proceedings of conference) in my undergraduate 2. to use my undergraduate honours thesis 3. to write a new one this summer. The ones in undergraduate are polished, but they don't represent the level where I am now and they are about insurance/insurance companies , not very finance , but the summer project is now an idea, yet to be implemented. Could you give some advice on which one I should use for my writing sample? Thank you very much.
Hi, that’s a tough decision. I personally would submit something I already received great feedback on. Graduate programs are not necessarily interested in if the content matches the PhD program focus. They want to know if you have a command of the research process and if you could write high quality research. However, having a writing sample in the field you want to get into could also help if it’s well written. Will the new piece be completed before your submit your application? If so, will you have faculty give you feedback before submission? If the answer is not to both then I would choose something that has been reviewed by scholars. I hope this helps. Good luck!
Hello Mr. Valdovinos,
Yes, I enjoyed your video. I am writing to get your permission to use your example to help me write my admissions paper to the University of Arizona.
I thank you in advance.
Respectfully,
Lucinda
Hi Lucinda, you can use my essay as inspiration but cannot copy it. Thanks. Btw this video shared my writing sample and not my statement of purpose for graduate school.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you, right, I should have reworded to say towards what I will be studying.
What if we do not have no research done in the field of what we are going into?
@@lucindahendricks5513 I do offer a SOP feedback service on Fiverr if you’re interested: www.fiverr.com/s2/e16a39492a?CopyLink_Mobile.
@@lucindahendricks5513 If you are applying for a masters there is no need to include research experience unless you are applying for a thesis based masters. If you are applying for a PhD, then you have to frame your research experience based on the skills you gained versus the content. Basically, showcase that you understand and have experience with the research process and that you want to employ those skills to the education sector or what ever field you want to get into.
hello Ivan, I want to write a phd writing sample for the application process at florida. i just want to know what all should I include as Iam a literature student who have publications and stuff. Kindly help me with this.
@@nandanarr7672 If you have publications, I would submit those versus writing a new one.
Hi Ivan,
Your video is actually great. I have been writing, but do not feel confident enough. How can I reach you? I really need to contact you.
Hi, if you want to ask me questions you can find me on LinkedIn. If you need help with your statement of purpose you can place an order via my freelance service.
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Hai Ivan, is writing sample to Harvard use the same format? Instead of writing sample can I write research proposal.?
Hi Beatrice, there is no standard format for writing sample unless the instructions ask for something specific. When submitting a writing sample for graduate school applications, you should not be writing something from scratch. You should be submitting a piece of writing that has either been graded by a professor or sent out for publication.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thank you for your prompt reply. So that means research proposal should not be submitted since it haven't been done. That means I can use my master thesis as a writing sample?
@@beatriceanne2769 Yes the research proposal should be weaved into your statement of purpose. In the SOP you should be describing your potential dissertation topic. A master thesis is a great writing sample!
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thank you so much for your times and kind words... Now I get it!😁, wishing you a good luck & stay safe during this pandemic.
@@beatriceanne2769 Likewise! Good luck with you grad school applications.
Good day, please I will be glad if I can get a writing samples fit for education for phD program thanks
I’m not sure if I understand your question, but this example got me into two PhD programs in education. I got into the only two programs that required a writing sample.
Dear Sir,
My application asks that writing sample must be double spaced 15-20 pages but i am not able to fit sufficient amount of writing in it. Can i use single spacing??
No, you need to follow the instructions that the committee has set. If you do not, that is an automatic rejection.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Sir, will the reference pages be counted ??
@@animator-Prince yes anything that you put in the writing sample counts unless the prompt specifically states that references do not count.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you Sir.
@@animator-Prince good luck with your application.
What about writing samples for grad school? Do they have to be written differently?
A PhD program is graduate school. You can submit whatever type of writing sample you want. I chose one that matched my research interests for the PhD and a paper I wrote when I was in my masters program at Harvard. So it was reviewed by a Harvard faculty in my field and I received an A as a grade for it.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Hey Ivan, thank you for your response. By "grad school" I meant Masters' degree. Those too require a writing sample and SoP. Could you make a video detailing on what you wrote for that to get accepted into Harvard?
@@thisisritzy Oh ok. Graduate school entails both Master and PhDs. My masters program didn’t require a writing sample, however, it would be the same as a PhD. Most people submit their honors thesis or an academic paper they wrote in undergrad or a published article.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchoolhello I am just going through this chat I have a research project for about 60 page long can I submit the whole of that as a writing sample for grad school or I can summarize it into fewer pages and then submit as a writing sample.
i am Miss sarkar. Thank you so much Ivan . i am a teacher. and I want to do master's in English. and I want to be also a professor in the future. so from my teaching experience can I write about the effective teaching that can help students focus in their study as I noticed the students are not paying attention in the class? or earlier I noticed the students were not paying attention in the class. so I used some creative ways which were really helpful to make students do their work ,,can I write about that.?
Hi, a writing sample should be something that you have already written either for a undergraduate or masters course or something that has been published. You should not be writing something specifically for a writing sample submission. There is also no right or wrong topic to write about. You need to showcase to the committee your aptitude for graduate studies via your writing skills.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Thank you so much. can i get your email address, and show their requirements and also my writing sample ?i also need other suggestions as I want to study master's in English or education I need some varsity names in the USA for those who do not require GRE. I gave IELTS and I got 6.5.
if you dont want to express your email its fine. if you want i could share my email. because i need help. i could not apply any university yet😞.
@@foodtheattributionofwomen8631 Sorry, I don’t share my email. And I don’t have time to review a large document such as a writing sample. I would just submit something that showcases your best writing. An indication of great writing is if you received a good grade on the assignment.
thank you . sorry
Sir, I'm applying for a PhD program in Education at kansas University. I've my bachelor degree in Literature.
The writing sample required is of 20 pages long. I wrote one screenplay in my graduation, Can I use that as a writing sample? Thankyou!!!
I would recommend submitting a research paper that you completed and received a good grade for because they want to know how well you write and how you think about different topics.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool I have the same scenario, I did my bachelor degree in human resources and my master degree in business administration with a thesis in sustainable business, now, I want to apply to an Economics PhD program, how can I present my previous papers if they are not connected directly with economics?, can I write a proposal related with the PhD I want to take or I can just submit a resume of my MBA thesis?
@@2ndChance54 I wouldn’t recommend writing a piece for submission. The document needs to be a paper that has either been graded by a professor or has been published. A masters thesis works just fine and there is definitely relationships between economics and business. The writing sample should showcase your critical thinking skills, academic writing style, and knowledge of a field.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thanks so much, that helped me a lot. In that case I can just reduce my thesis into 48p. I would like to know if the research will be related with my MBA thesis or it can change once admitted?; in another hand, how about the essay, do you have any video or particular advice about it?
Thanks so much
@@2ndChance54 Once in a graduate program, you could choose any topic you want to pursue for research projects. Ideally, it should relate to your advisors research so they can support your endeavors. What do you mean by the essay?
Hi Ivan, is the statement of purpose the same as a personal statement?
Many people will use the terms interchangeably, but I think there is a distinct difference. A statement of purpose focuses more on your preparedness to engage in graduate school level work and why you want to attend graduate school while a personal statement is mor about you, your background/experiences, and how those experiences shaped your decision to pursue graduate school and your career.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Awesome! Thank you for your quick reply!
@@jamiecorley I offer a statement of purpose review service if you are interested. Here is the link: www.fiverr.com/s/4WQvKG?CopyLink_Mobile
Hi ivan
I studied Accounting and Finance but want to do an MSc in communications. I am required to submit a writing sample max 30pages.
I am confused on what do to. Should I use my undergraduate project work? My undergraduate project work talks about corporate governance. Or write a new sample that is related to communication?
I personally wouldn’t right a new sample unless it will be reviewed by faculty in the field and you include there feedback. The committee is looking for a few things with the writing sample. One of those things is high quality writing and critical thinking skills. They also look for content mastery but is not something they focus on. I would submit a document that has been reviewed by faculty and where you received good grades.
Thank you.
I will use my undergraduate project work then but it is 62 pages. Could you please advice me on what to remove or how to summarize it to 30pages? What will be the content of a sample writing.
The project is 5chapters the normal kind of thesis work for publication.
Thank you
@@Ruth-yg9xg Applicants typically submit the literature review portion of a thesis.
i am in the same situation as Ruth, i will submit the literature review portion of my research project for my undergraduate because i have been tensed on how to reduce a 70 page project to 10 or 30 pages so i can submit for my application. i hope you see this soon so you reply me with specific guidance @@IvanValdovinosGradSchool
hello Ruth please how did you go about compressing your project to fewer pages to submit as writing sample into grad school
Should we include references in the writing sample?
Yes you should!
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool Do you believe it would matter if the references are in the form of footnotes instead of a dedicated work cited/reference list page, even if they follow a specific and acceptable style (e.g., MLA8)? So, that’s to say, does it matter more *how* we cite or *that* we cite?
@@wachuku1 I think it definitely matters! In graduate school, you will be writing a lot in classes and independent research. With this said, if you don’t showcase that you can cite correctly via the writing sample then the committee is going to wonder why you didn’t cite properly. If you are expected to cite correctly in your courses and research then you should showcase that in your writing sample.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool That’s very good advice. And thank you very much for the prompt reply!
@@wachuku1 Good luck with your applications!
Hello, is it possible to have a pdf of sample?
Hi, sorry I don’t give out samples of my work.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool oh, alright
Hi Ivan
Can I send my research proposal for the writing sample
Hi, unfortunately I don’t review subscribers writing samples. The best people to review these are faculty in your field. I do offer a statement of purpose review service for a fee. Here is the link if you are interested: www.fiverr.com/share/ZydXq4?CopyLink_Mobile.
Can I submit a research proposal?
You definitely can, however, you want to make sure that the proposal is well designed. Make sure you have faculty in your field provide feedback.
hai this is Durga requesting you to write a legal sample to get admission into LL.M in USA
I don’t write anyone’s admissions documents including writing samples. Sorry.
Hello Ivan
Please can I include my name or details in the writing sample
I wouldn’t because they will already know that information. Remember they are going to review your entire application. All they car about is the writing.
Alright, thank you for your prompt response Ivan and I must say you are doing a great job.
Hi Ivan, thank you so much for the video, it's so informative. I'm doing my master's degree here and i already have my thesis but I'm applying for a master's degree abroad, czm i use my current thesis as a writing sample? But i didn't publish that thesis yet because it's not completed . 😢
What should i do?
Hi, yes you can still submit your thesis as your writing sample. The writing sample does not have to be published in order for you to be able to submit it as long as it has been reviewed by a faculty in your field then you should be good to go.
@@IvanValdovinosGradSchool thank you so much
@@amigo637 Good luck with your application.