Two simple, general questions. Forum
- NorCalBruin
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Two simple, general questions.
1.) What is the max length for a "Why X" essay? 1 page double space or what?
2.) What do people feel about contractions in their essays? I feel like they aren't a big deal. Do people disagree?
2.) What do people feel about contractions in their essays? I feel like they aren't a big deal. Do people disagree?
- NorCalBruin
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
And also, just generally, should "Why X" essays and addendums be double spaced? Or is it fine if they are single spaced?
- NorCalBruin
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
........no one?
- NorCalBruin
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
......really?
- stratocophic
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
Search function's at the bottom of the page, it'll answer these questions faster and with less snark than anyone on the board at this time
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- romothesavior
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
1. Whatever the school tells you. If there is no length requirement, I'd say anywhere from one to two pages is fine.NorCalBruin wrote:1.) What is the max length for a "Why X" essay? 1 page double space or what?
2.) What do people feel about contractions in their essays? I feel like they aren't a big deal. Do people disagree?
2. Depends on the essay. I wouldn't litter the paper with them, but occasionally they sound more natural and contribute to the flow.
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
I'm not sure about question one.
Even though I think contractions are fine, pretty much everyone else on TLS has commented that I need to remove contractions from my personal statement.
Even though I think contractions are fine, pretty much everyone else on TLS has commented that I need to remove contractions from my personal statement.
- Deuce
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
1. 1 page double spaced seems to be the general rule for a why x essay where the school does not give you specific guidelines.
2. I believe the rule is not to, I didn't. But I don't know this one for sure.
2. I believe the rule is not to, I didn't. But I don't know this one for sure.
- stratocophic
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
What, were you people just trying to prove me wrong? I'd expect no less from romo, but this concerted helpfulness is astounding
- aesis
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
1 page is probably better.
I don't care what TLS says about contractions -- if the tone of your personal statement is more casual but still sophisticated, contractions work. Use your judgment.
I don't care what TLS says about contractions -- if the tone of your personal statement is more casual but still sophisticated, contractions work. Use your judgment.
- bedefan
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
+1 to both.aesis wrote:1 page is probably better.
I don't care what TLS says about contractions -- if the tone of your personal statement is more casual but still sophisticated, contractions work. Use your judgment.
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Re: Two simple, general questions.
max length 2 pages. but one will be sufficient. even half a page. get to the point. don't list every reason that their website says and every reason their students and alumni tell you.
use of contractions aren't a big deal. be natural. no admissions committee is going to read your essay and see a contraction. stop. and say WHOA! STOP EVERYONE! THERE'S A CONTRACTION. JUNK THIS APPLICANT.
but also, on the other hand don't write like a third grader or be super informal.
use of contractions aren't a big deal. be natural. no admissions committee is going to read your essay and see a contraction. stop. and say WHOA! STOP EVERYONE! THERE'S A CONTRACTION. JUNK THIS APPLICANT.
but also, on the other hand don't write like a third grader or be super informal.
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