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Format of a "Why X"?

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:31 pm
by PDX4343
I was planning on just writing a page or so about the programs that I'm interested in, ties to the area, and anything else that connects me to the schools that I write these for. Is there anything specific I should do format-wise on these? Is there a standard length?

Thanks!

Re: Format of a "Why X"?

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:03 pm
by rationalhound
General wisdom around here is keep it to a page, talk about the area and at least one specific program at the school. If a school wants anything different, they'll tell you.

Re: Format of a "Why X"?

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:20 pm
by Blueprint Mithun
PDX4343 wrote:I was planning on just writing a page or so about the programs that I'm interested in, ties to the area, and anything else that connects me to the schools that I write these for. Is there anything specific I should do format-wise on these? Is there a standard length?

Thanks!
Yeah, try to keep it to around a page. You can talk about programs you like, professors you'd like to study/work with, and anything about the region that draws you to that school. I've seen plenty of attempts at these essays with a fair amount of fluff - keep that to a minimum. There's no need to keep telling them how great their school is - focus on substantiating your reasons for wanting to go there.