What font/size for schools that have page limits? Forum
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What font/size for schools that have page limits?
I have noticed that a lot of schools ask that you limit your PS to a certain amount of pages, however their are no specifications on what formatting to use. Is there a general rule of thumb for what font/size to use for admissions essays?
I have been using Times New Roman 10 for my PS.
I have been using Times New Roman 10 for my PS.
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
I have been using Times New Roman 10 as well since that's what I use for my resume. Sounds reasonable to me, but others can correct me if I'm wrong
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
The standard format should be:blueberrycrumble wrote:I have been using Times New Roman 10 as well since that's what I use for my resume. Sounds reasonable to me, but others can correct me if I'm wrong
1. Times New Roman, minimum 11
2. Double Spaced
3. 1 inch margin
4. 2 pages limit (this varies, for example, Berkeley has a 4 page limit, but the majority require a maximum of 2 pages)
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
a draft around 900 words if double spaced will extend to 3 pages with font size 11. which goes against the 2 pages limit.MadagascarYX wrote:The standard format should be:blueberrycrumble wrote:I have been using Times New Roman 10 as well since that's what I use for my resume. Sounds reasonable to me, but others can correct me if I'm wrong
1. Times New Roman, minimum 11
2. Double Spaced
3. 1 inch margin
4. 2 pages limit (this varies, for example, Berkeley has a 4 page limit, but the majority require a maximum of 2 pages)
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
Which means you need to limit your word number to 700.janborn wrote:
a draft around 900 words if double spaced will extend to 3 pages with font size 11. which goes against the 2 pages limit.
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
Definitely no smaller than 11, Times.
And I'm sure there are areas to shorten your essay. Take a look at some of Brian Garner's writing books for advice on editing if you need some help.
And I'm sure there are areas to shorten your essay. Take a look at some of Brian Garner's writing books for advice on editing if you need some help.
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
According to who?MadagascarYX wrote:The standard format should be:blueberrycrumble wrote:I have been using Times New Roman 10 as well since that's what I use for my resume. Sounds reasonable to me, but others can correct me if I'm wrong
1. Times New Roman, minimum 11
2. Double Spaced
3. 1 inch margin
4. 2 pages limit (this varies, for example, Berkeley has a 4 page limit, but the majority require a maximum of 2 pages)
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
Most if not all schoolsoshberg28 wrote:According to who?MadagascarYX wrote:The standard format should be:blueberrycrumble wrote:I have been using Times New Roman 10 as well since that's what I use for my resume. Sounds reasonable to me, but others can correct me if I'm wrong
1. Times New Roman, minimum 11
2. Double Spaced
3. 1 inch margin
4. 2 pages limit (this varies, for example, Berkeley has a 4 page limit, but the majority require a maximum of 2 pages)
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
Don't go smaller than 11. Some schools specifically say that but nobody really wants to read something smaller.
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
Hm - if they explicitly say it on the application instructions, then there's no question.jerseymike wrote:Most if not all schoolsoshberg28 wrote:According to who?MadagascarYX wrote:The standard format should be:blueberrycrumble wrote:I have been using Times New Roman 10 as well since that's what I use for my resume. Sounds reasonable to me, but others can correct me if I'm wrong
1. Times New Roman, minimum 11
2. Double Spaced
3. 1 inch margin
4. 2 pages limit (this varies, for example, Berkeley has a 4 page limit, but the majority require a maximum of 2 pages)
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Re: What font/size for schools that have page limits?
Times 12 seems pretty credited, maybe 11 if you want to go nuts. But whatever you're putting that needs to be in 11 point font instead of 12 is likely fluff TBH. Whatever you're writing is probably better if it's shorter.
Garamond (I think it's Garamond, not at my computer right now) still looks decently professional and is smaller than Times
Garamond (I think it's Garamond, not at my computer right now) still looks decently professional and is smaller than Times
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