社会学哲学博士

Statement of Purpose
The statement of purpose (also known as a personal statement) should describe your reasons for applying to the Doctoral Program in Sociology at Stanford. This document is not to exceed two pages in length (single-spaced). You should include details regarding your qualifications, academic and research interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid our admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology.
Transcripts
You will be required to upload scanned official transcript(s) as part of your application.
You are required to submit TWO original hard copies of your transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate work directly to our department – do NOT send transcripts to the Stanford University Office of Graduate Admissions.
Letters of Recommendation
Stanford accepts electronic letters of recommendation via the CollegeNet system ONLY (Stanford does not use Interfolio) - we no longer accept paper letters.
Three letters of recommendation are required and they must be submitted using the online service.
Writing Sample
The Department of Sociology requires a writing sample from all applicants to the Ph.D. Program. The Admissions Committee will be looking for original work giving evidence of both writing ability and the capacity for research, analysis, and original thought at the graduate level. Your writing sample could be an Honors or Master's Thesis, published paper, co-written paper, or comparable article.
The University Minimum TOEFL Score for Doctoral programs is 250 for Computer-based test, 600 for paper-based test, and 100 for Internet-based test.