george washington personal statement word limit Forum
- dontworrybehappy
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george washington personal statement word limit
How many pages is 500 words anyway? Are they really sticklers about this, or can I turn in a 2 page deal? My personal statement is like 2-3 pages long...FML.
- kalvano
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
I had this same issue.
The general consensus is that over 500 words is fine, over 2 pages is not.
2 pages = about 700 words.
The general consensus is that over 500 words is fine, over 2 pages is not.
2 pages = about 700 words.
- dontworrybehappy
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
thanks. my current statement is actually 1200 words.
- kalvano
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
dontworrybehappy wrote:thanks. my current statement is actually 1200 words.
I would say you need to cut that down, no matter the school.
Shoot for under 1000 words.
- Raskolnikoff
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
Bump. Any more insight on this?
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- FromRussiaWithLove
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
The GW admissions office told me it needs to be no longer than 2 pages double spaced. The word count they give is just a suggestion.
I had almost 700 words. I had to make it 11.5 font in order to fit two pages. I worried about this for a couple nights after sending it, but then I got in ED with a full ride so I am guessing it was no big deal.
Just keep it to two pages.
I had almost 700 words. I had to make it 11.5 font in order to fit two pages. I worried about this for a couple nights after sending it, but then I got in ED with a full ride so I am guessing it was no big deal.
Just keep it to two pages.
- chicoalto0649
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
grrr..
The only way I can get into two-pages double space is if i use 10 pt font.....is this acceptable....if I use 11 it spills a lil bit onto 3 pages
The only way I can get into two-pages double space is if i use 10 pt font.....is this acceptable....if I use 11 it spills a lil bit onto 3 pages
- Thirteen
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
Thanks, and congrats on the full ride!FromRussiaWithLove wrote:The GW admissions office told me it needs to be no longer than 2 pages double spaced. The word count they give is just a suggestion.
I had almost 700 words. I had to make it 11.5 font in order to fit two pages. I worried about this for a couple nights after sending it, but then I got in ED with a full ride so I am guessing it was no big deal.
Just keep it to two pages.
- Raskolnikoff
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Re: george washington personal statement word limit
Mine went over 2 pages by a few lines. Hope it's not a dealbreaker..