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Stanford University's Master of Liberal Arts program is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 incoming class. Please download the application instructions below to get started. To be considered for admission, all application materials must be received by January 26, 2010. See details on our Information Sessions below.
We are seeking a diverse, energetic group of students
who look forward to a rigorous program of broad exposure and intellectual
growth. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
from an accredited college or university. A minimum GPA of 3.0 from
the student’s undergraduate institution is expected; however, the
admissions committee also gives consideration to applicants’ postgraduate
experiences and to their recent accomplishments. The MLA program offers
a graduate degree in the liberal arts, which requires of its entering
students significant background, coursework, and accomplishment in this
field of study.
The Admissions Committee meets once a year in the winter
to review applications. A personal interview is not required but may
be suggested by the Admissions Committee. Applicants for admission will
be asked to submit the following for consideration:
- Online application that includes contact, biographical, academic, and employment information. Also asked for is a short description of how your background would contribute to the classroom, and a 1-2 page essay on an intellectual interest you have developed.
- Official transcripts of all college work toward degree and
all other academic coursework completed since college.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Three letters of recommendation that shed light on the candidate’s
academic ability, promise, and motivation, ideally from people
who have taught the applicant and are thus able to comment directly
on his or her intellectual capacity and academic potential.
- MLA essay: a critical response to a written piece that we assign. Information on the essay can be found at the end of the application instruction document below. Examples of previous pieces to which applicants
were asked to respond include Failed Prophecies, Glorious
Hopes by Richard Rorty, The American Scholar by Ralph
Waldo Emerson, and "The Wilderness Letter" from The Sound
of Mountain Water by Wallace Stegner.
- All applicants whose native language is not English are required
to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam.
The test must have been taken
within the past two years. The TOEFL process can be time consuming, so plan accordingly. Please read more about the TOEFL rules in the application instruction document (document will be available in September).
- Application Fee: $125
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No GREs are required.
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The Master of Liberal Arts Program holds annual information sessions on campus for prospective applicants. A panel of MLA faculty and students will discuss various aspects of the program including curriculum, requirements, and the admissions process. The panel discussion will be followed by an open question and answer session. If you are considering applying, we encourage you to attend. To reserve a space and receive details on the locations, email mlaprogram@stanford.edu, or call 650-725-0061.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 ~ For Stanford and SLAC employees
Noon-1:00pm
Thursday, November 5, 2009 ~ Open to the public
7:00-8:30pm
Click here
for answers to frequently asked questions regarding the MLA program
and the admissions process.
Students who have been out of school for a while
are encouraged to take some Stanford
Continuing Studies courses prior to applying to the Master
of Liberal Arts. Taking Continuing Studies courses will help the
student get back into the academic mode, will give the student
a sense of what it will be like to take classes at night, and
it may also provide an opportunity for a possible academic letter
of recommendation. Following is a list of liberal studies courses
with an emphasis on the humanities that will be offered by Stanford
Continuing Studies this Autumn:
Art of the Bible: Through the Eyes of the Great Masters
The Iliad
Imperial Rome
India: The Gupta Dynasty
Great Cities: Capitals of Culture
Constitutional Law
Irish Literature in History
Registration began Monday, August 17, and classes
will start the week of September 21. Stanford Continuing Studies
courses are open to anyone with a high school diploma. Find out
more information about Stanford
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The MLA program is committed to the idea that diversity
in our student body enhances the educational experience. By challenging
our most fundamental assumptions, diversity in the classroom broadens
perspectives and sharpens critical thinking skills. For these reasons,
the MLA program seeks to admit students of various backgrounds. Our
broad idea of diversity includes, but is not limited to, diversity in
race, ethnicity, gender, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability,
work and life experiences, socioeconomic status, and personal interests.
You must download and read the instructions below prior to beginning the online application.
last updated: August 19, 2009
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