Transcript:
Transcript(s) (all post-secondary transcripts are required)
Curriculum Vitae:
CV or Resumé (1 required)
Personal Statement:
A Statement of Intent is generally focused on the research project you intend to pursue, either as a thesis, a dissertation, or as a research essay. As far as possible at this stage, explain your research interests; what questions are you asking, what is your geographical region, what is the time period you are studying? What sources (or types of sources) do you intend to use, and how are you planning to approach the topic? Although not required, applicants are also encouraged to comment on why Carleton would be a good place to pursue your research.
Your Statement of Intent should be between 1 to 2 single-spaced pages in length, although we expect that doctoral applicants should use the full two pages to outline their research projects.
Recommendation Letter:
Letters of Reference (2 required; up to 3 may be uploaded)
Writing Sample:
Ideally, the writing sample should be a recent piece of writing that demonstrates your ability to work with both primary and secondary sources, showcases your ability to analyse and interpret texts, and offers a sense of your writing style. It can be a paper from a course, a publication, or a chapter from a thesis or longer research essay. The writing sample does not need to necessarily match your intended project, although in some cases you may want to emphasize your background and abilities in a particular research area.
The writing sample should be 20-40 pages for Ph.D. applicants, 10-20 pages for M.A., applicants. Please provide a short introduction explaining the context of the writing sample, and whether it is an extract or a full text.
Preference Form:
Preference Form (1 required for MA programs; form available online)