A Personal Essay,
sometimes called a Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, Personal Statement
or Autobiographical Statement, are typically around 300-600 words, depending
upon the level of education you are applying for. Pay close attention to school
requirements! These essays are highly necessary as they provide a glimpse into
your life. Oftentimes a Cover Letter is needed, too, describing the essay you
are sending and provide any other information that indicates why you are
qualified for the school/program you are applying for. Be sure to include your
e-mail address and a day and evening phone number.
Formatting
specifications
These are essential!
- 1" margin on all
sides
- Put your name, address, phone number, e-mail and other particulars, single-spaced in the upper-left-hand corner
- The rest of your cover letter and statement need to be double-spaced
- Do not indent paragraphs! This is basically a business letter!
- On the 2nd page, use a "slug", which is usually your last name in the top-left-hand corner; no need to number your pages, though
- If you mention people's names in the letter, verify they still work at the places you are referencing!
- Just because your statement is personal, doesn't mean it shouldn't be accurate! Be careful! You just might get interviewed/caught!
- Don't fax or e-mail your statement unless you have permission from the school or if the guidelines say that it is acceptable
- Put your name, address, phone number, e-mail and other particulars, single-spaced in the upper-left-hand corner
- The rest of your cover letter and statement need to be double-spaced
- Do not indent paragraphs! This is basically a business letter!
- On the 2nd page, use a "slug", which is usually your last name in the top-left-hand corner; no need to number your pages, though
- If you mention people's names in the letter, verify they still work at the places you are referencing!
- Just because your statement is personal, doesn't mean it shouldn't be accurate! Be careful! You just might get interviewed/caught!
- Don't fax or e-mail your statement unless you have permission from the school or if the guidelines say that it is acceptable
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