Late applications for admission may be made, but in such cases financial aid cannot be considered. It is advisable, especially for those applying for aid, to take the GRE no later than October so that scores will arrive on time. Information about these tests may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08540. 1050 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. When completing the application form, it is of benefit to the applicant to be as specific as possible in describing research interests.
General comments are of relatively little use.
The department looks forward to broadening the list of topics of interest to our applicants. If an applicant knows faculty members with whom they might work, the latter's names should be given as well. If available, a sample of pertinent written work that demonstrates the applicant's research interests or capabilities should be sent with the application. The sample may consist of published essays, class term papers, or a master's thesis. The faculty of the Department of Linguistics would be happy to answer any questions that prospective students may have.