What is the typical length of the diversity statement? Forum

[gabriella97]

Hey fellas. I have a question. What is the typical length of the diversity statement and the "Why X" essay? One page, double spaced?

[icecold3000]

One page, double spaced should be your aim. Some schools may specify for more or less in their directions.

[Nova]

One page double spaced is standard.

[TrialLawyer16]

I've read 1pg is standard as well (per the appreqs site), but that sucks. I just don't see how a quality DS can be packed into 1 pg doublespaced.

Do you guys think 2 pages doublespaced is a turnoff?

[Nova]

I've read 1pg is standard as well (per the appreqs site), but that sucks. Do you guys think 2 pages doublespaced is a turnoff? I just don't see how a quality DS can be packed into 1 pg doublespaced.

IMO, yeah, its a turn off. Your DS shouldn't be as long as your PS. Choose your words carefully and trim all the fat.

[sharktankdean]

I've read 1pg is standard as well (per the appreqs site), but that sucks. Do you guys think 2 pages doublespaced is a turnoff? I just don't see how a quality DS can be packed into 1 pg doublespaced.

IMO, yeah, its a turn off. Your DS shouldn't be as long as your PS. Choose your words carefully and trim all the fat.

+1

one page should be enough

[icecold3000]

I can almost guarantee that you'll be rambling if you go over one page. Also, keep in mind that your DS will probably be allotted all of a 30 second look-over.

[TrialLawyer16]

Ok thanks for the advice guys. I'll work on trying to trim some fat.

[honeybadger12]

Also, keep in mind that your DS will probably be allotted all of a 30 second look-over.

Is this true?

[Nova]

Also, keep in mind that your DS will probably be allotted all of a 30 second look-over.

Is this true?

Exaggerated

[icecold3000]

Okay, maybe 1 minute.
2 minutes tops.