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page limit and formatting question

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:02 am
by matt690
Hi,

I am currently working on my personal statement. Most schools appear to have a two page double spaced limit.

I would assume 2 page double spaced include standard margins and a 12 point basic Times font. I am currently at 1 page and a quarter single spaced and 2 pages and a half double spaced. Should I delete text, or can I make the font 11? Do you recommend keeping standard margins and 12 point font? Thanks so much.

Re: page limit and formatting question

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:28 am
by JasonR
11 point is fine unless specified otherwise, but no smaller.

Re: page limit and formatting question

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:58 am
by cinephile
Just don't exceed the 2 page limit. They read so much that additional length is likely to be an annoyance.

Re: page limit and formatting question

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:49 pm
by matt690
Thanks so much.

Even though it seems 11 pt is acceptable if it allows the essay to remain under two pages, do you recommend keeping it at 12 pt font and deleting some text? Is making it 11 font pushing it?

Thanks.

Re: page limit and formatting question

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:55 pm
by Dany
11 or 12 is fine, but I would personally cut stuff and use 12 point, since a shorter statement is easier to read and you can often tighten up your writing.