Personal Statement Questions Forum

[engineerlawyer1000]

What font should one use for personal statement? Is it okay to use 11 size font to meet the length requirements?

[edditb]

Before you submit any apps, you'll be forced to read through some guidelines for every school. There you'll be able to see if they have a specific requirement for your personal statement. For the record, many ask for 12 font.

[proctor_right_in_the]

Always best to give them what they want, i.e. if they specify 12-point, Times New Roman, then give 'em that. Personally, I'm a fan of using a favorite font, if you have one, and if it's nothing too wild. I used Garamond for most of my essays and addenda, when no other preference was listed. Use something seriffed. Cuz, y'know... helvetica, barf.... no one wants to see that.

[engineerlawyer1000]

I am looking at couple of applications that specify only the number of pages, hence the questions!

[engineerlawyer1000]

Also, Should there be two spaces after each period?

[proctor_right_in_the]

Also, Should there be two spaces after each period?

No, only one space.

[clovis]

What font should one use for personal statement? Is it okay to use 11 size font to meet the length requirements?

Use 11-point Garamond if you have a lot to say.

1-inch margins for HLS.

I've never actually seen a school request a specific font, but maybe some do.

[engineerlawyer1000]

Thanks a lot, guys!