We take your application letter very seriously as we make our decisions about admitting students to the labor studies major.We want very much to know why you have chosen the major, and how you see pursuing the major as fitting into your future plans.
Before you write the application letter, we would like you to consider these questions:

1. What labor studies courses have you had? What did you find interesting and important about these courses? What issues raised by these courses do you hope to pursue in future labor studies courses?
2. How does the labor studies major relate to your life and work experience? Is there a connection? Did labor studies courses help you understand your previous experiences better, or in a different way?
3. What are your future goals? How do you think the major will help you achieve these goals?
4. What do you think you can contribute to the labor studies major, and to the community of people involved in the field of labor studies and employment relations? Why should the labor studies major value you as a participant?

After you have considered these questions, write an essay conveying to us why you want to pursue the labor studies major. Please try to be specific and persuasive. We will take your essay, as well as your academic record, and your work experience (if any), under consideration as we make our decision about your application.

If you have any questions about the application process, you may contact Amy Marchitto, our student advisor, at marchitto@smlr.rutgers.edu or Credit Director Paula Voos at 732-932-1748.

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