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Length of PS

Post by jpal13 » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:23 am

My PS is about 2 1/4 pages, I think content is more important than quantity HOWEVER should I attempt to may it a little longer? I have a nice flow and I don't know what paragraph I would add.

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Re: Length of PS

Post by NiccoloA » Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:12 am

jpal13 wrote:My PS is about 2 1/4 pages, I think content is more important than quantity HOWEVER should I attempt to may it a little longer? I have a nice flow and I don't know what paragraph I would add.
You might actually want to shorten it as a lot of law schools seem to cut it down to 2 pages. But if you want I"ll look at it and be the judge. :)

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Re: Length of PS

Post by jpal13 » Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:13 am

It actually got longer naturally lol, I will pm you.

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Re: Length of PS

Post by jpal13 » Fri Oct 14, 2011 11:50 am

Ok I am at 2.5 pages but the consensus from people I have pm'ed is that I should be shorter. So my question now is, 2.5 pages too long?

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Re: Length of PS

Post by theadvancededit » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:14 am

2.5 pages may be too long-- some schools ask for 2 pages flat, others ask for a cool 700 words which might get you by. Double-check with your schools to be sure.

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