The Application Process

The application process for applying to English literature masters programs is fairly standard. All three of the programs that I am applying to ask for roughly the same material. In fact, I believe the UNC system uses the same online interface for their electronic application. The biggest difference are the deadlines. I've decided to outline the necessary forms and required submissions for the three schools that I'm applying to in order to reference some general information.

UNC-Wilmington

1. Submit Official Transcripts
2. Submit Official GRE Scores
3. 10 Page Writing Sample (electronically)
4. 500 Word Statement of Interest (electronically)
5. 3 Recommendations
6. Complete Electronic Application

Clemson

1. Submit Official Transcripts
2. Submit Official GRE Scores
3. 10-12 Page Writing Sample or 2 Shorter Essays (snail mail)
4. "Brief" Statement of Interest (snail mail)
5. 2 Recommendations
6. Complete Electronic Application

UNC-Charlotte

1. Submit Official Transcripts
2. Submit Official GRE Scores
3. Statement of Purpose (electronically)
4. 3 Recommendations
5. Complete Electronic Application

I felt very stressed out about reaching Clemson's February 1st deadline because I had not deeply considered out of state schools. As far as the status goes for each application,

Clemson's online portion is done!

Clemson's online portion is done, with the exception of one recommendation. I am waiting for my transcript and GRE scores to be sent. Tomorrow I will mail my writing sample and personal statement. I still need to find a third recommender for UNC-Wilmington & UNC-Charlotte, but I plan to do that by the end of February.

I strongly recommend emailing the graduate coordinator of each program you apply to. This really helped me clarify some of the vagueness related to some of the submission material.

A Question for my Readers

Which program do you think I have the best chance of being accepted to?