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Describe any specific opportunities you want to be considered for, including fellowships, assistantships, study abroad opportunities, etc.

What are your long-range career and/or personal goals, and how do you see your MA degree helping you to achieve those goals?

In what area or areas of the program (writing, literature, creative writing, linguistics, TESOL) do you see yourself doing the bulk of your coursework? Do you plan to complete any certificates along with the MA?  Do you plan to study full or part-time?  Do you see yourself writing a thesis, and if so, on what …

What has prepared you to do graduate work in English Studies?  These qualifications might include academic degrees (BA in English or a related field), work-related or teaching experience, study or travel abroad, significant research or writing projects, etc.

Describe your reasons for applying to graduate school in general and our program in particular.  What aspects of our program do you see as being a good fit for you and your objectives?