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How can I apply to your program?
You may apply using the Graduate School’s online application (Please see Applying to the Program page).
What supporting documents do you require?
We require at least 3 letters of recommendation, two original transcripts
from each school you list on your application, a writing sample, a personal
statement, and the GRE general and subject tests (please send original scores,
not copies). Direct-admit Ph.D. students who apply for Teaching Fellowships
should include a resume showing educational background, pedagogical training,
teaching or other pertinent experience and a confidential letter, if possible,
specifically addressing teaching potential.
Where do I mail my materials?
The application fee and one set of official transcripts should be sent to the Graduate School. ETS will send the University your scores (a taped version will be sent directly to the Graduate School if you used the UNC-CH Institution Code of 5816). Your writing sample, personal statement, one set of official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Graduate Admissions, Department of English, CB# 3520 Greenlaw Hall, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3520.
Can I mail in the three letters of recommendation,
or do they have to be mailed by the recommender?
You may send a letter of recommendation if it is in a sealed envelope with
the recommender's signature across the seal in the back.
What should I send as my personal statement and my
writing sample?
Your 'personal' statement should provide our admissions committee with an
intellectual statement of purpose. The statement need not, and in fact should not, provide a general biographical sketch but should instead focus on your intellectual interests and development, both past and future. It is appropriate in the personal statement to discuss any significant research projects you have already undertaken (for instance, an honors or masters thesis) as well as to describe the directions in which you would like to develop your future research in literature.
The writing
sample should demonstrate your writing abilities in relation to literary
studies. In both cases the quality of the material, not its length, is the
important thing. (Be careful to include your name on these papers.)
When should I take the GRE?
Our preferred deadline is October. (In some cases the subject test may not be offered in October. If this is the case, a November exam is acceptable. Please check on these dates early as you research admissions requirements at various schools.)
Do I have to take the GRE Subject Test?
Yes.
What are the average GRE scores?
Competitive applicants generally score in at least the 90th percentile on
the verbal and the 85th percentile or better on the analytic part and subject
test.
What is the average GPA?
3.5 or better. (Most range from 3.8 to 4.0).
How should I think about deadlines in the application
process?
The Graduate School deadline for completed applications is 1 January. A
wise applicant will therefore make sure all parts of the application are
received by 1 December (GRE scores, letters of recommendation, transcripts,
writing sample, personal statement, application fee, and the application
form).
How do I know whether my application is complete?
You can track your application on the web once you officially apply to the Graduate School.
What is the normal size of your incoming class?
Approximately 20-25 students. We received over 320 applications for Fall 2005.
What is the job placement rates for students recently
graduated?
We are placing 75-80% new Ph.D. students in academic jobs each year.
Where have some of your recent graduates found work?
We have placed people at UNC-Asheville, Eastern Kentucky, University of the South, Northern Kentucky, Montana State, Auburn University, University of Mississippi, UNC-Greensboro, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Iowa State, University of South Florida, and several small, liberal arts colleges, to name a few. Does the department have close relations with other departments? The department encourages interdisciplinary work. Doctoral students may minor in any appropriate department and routinely take courses in other disciplines.
How many credit hours can I transfer?
Up to 6 credit hours. (This includes courses taken through the UNC Continuing Studies Program.)
Do you offer an ESL Program or a Program for Teaching
English as a Second Language?
We have neither.
Do you have graduate work in Creative Writing?
No. The nearest school is UNC-Greensboro.
For further information about the Graduate Program in English, contact the Office of Graduate Studies, Department of English, CB# 3520 Greenlaw Hall, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3520 or (919) 962-1454. The Administrative Assistant is Jodie Gregoritsch , 207 Greenlaw Hall. The Graduate School office, which oversees all graduate programs at the University, is located in 200 Bynum Hall, (919) 966-261l. The Graduate School home page is http://gradschool.unc.edu. Additional information regarding the University may be found in the RECORD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL. The RECORD is available on line at http://www.unc.edu/gradrecord. Requests for purchase should be sent to the Bull's Head Bookstore, Daniels Building, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-1530. Faculty members associated with the 2005-2006 administration of the English Graduate Program:
The Director often calls upon the officers of the Association of Graduate English Students (AGES) for advice and help. Specific questions about graduate student life in Chapel Hill may best be answered by one of the officers. If you have other questions concerning our Graduate Studies program, please email our office. |
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