英语哲学博士-修辞与作文

M.A. in English from a regionally accredited university
A competitive Verbal aptitude score on the GRE general test, with a target Analytical Writing score of 4.0 (while the Quantitative score is not a determining factor in our admission decisions, both Verbal and Quantitative scores factor in some university scholarships and fellowships)
GPA minimum 3.70 graduate GPA
three (3) letters of recommendation, at least two of these letters should be from professors who have taught the applicant at the graduate level
a two-to-three page personal statement describing the student's background, purpose for attending graduate school, and career goals
a scholarly writing sample of approximately 2500 words (ten double-spaced pages) excluding bibliography or works cited, applicants may excerpt from a longer essay. Generally the committee seeks to review academic writing from an English course. Minimum test scores required to determine proficiency are: IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL (iBT – 79, PBT – 550)