It’s all about the sample, the writing sample is what we focus on. Make sure you do, too.
It’s not the complete picture. See our FAQs: http://english.nd.edu/creative-writing/faq/
What qualifications do I need to be accepted? Admission to the Creative Writing Program is based primarily on the writing sample and letters of recommendation. All writing professors consider the writing samples from all applications for their particular genre. It is by far the most important part of the application. However, you must also be accepted by the University of Notre Dame Graduate School, which requires a minimum GPA of 3.0. Exceptions can be made for outstanding writing samples.
WRITE WRITE WRITE….right?