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Graduate
Admissions (M.A. ONLY, Ph.D. program in development)
Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably
in the social sciences or humanities, and demonstrate an
interest in Afro-American Studies. Applicants must submit:
1. The UCLA application for Graduate Admission.
2. Two official transcripts from every undergrad institution
sealed with stamp.
3. Three academic letters of recommendation. If possible,
try to include two from professors.
4. Verbal and quantitative GRE scores.
5. A writing sample (8-12) pages.
6. A statement of purpose (three pages): Emphasize your
scholarly achievements as an undergrad and your scholarly
goals for UCLA. Be specific! Proofread! Personalize it
for UCLA. For example, look on the UCLA webpage for professors’
names with whom you might want to work.
7. Resume or Curriculum Vitae - (optional).
8. Personal statement for the Diversity Fellowship application
in addition to filling out the online Diversity Fellowship
form).
(a) Write a two-page statement for each fellowship
application. Send directly to Afro-American Studies
Program.
(b) Emphasize your personal life and economic hardships.
Why do you merit a fellowship? (A “fellowship” is not
financial aid; it is a “scholarship” on the graduate
level.)
9. Cross Reference Sheet (if you have changed your name
while in college).
(a) Any other pertinent supplemental information regarding
your achievements (newspaper clippings, magazine articles,
etc.).
In addition, they should meet the UCLA requirement of a
minimum of 3.00 or "B" grade point average in
the junior and senior years of college. Other evidence of
promise -- such as relevant experience, accomplishments,
and community service -- may be submitted. Admission to
the M. A. program is limited to the fall quarter. The application
deadline is December 15. |
