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Length of personal statement

browne111 · 2010-01-19 19:59:01

hey, how long on average should a personal statement for a mature student be? I know it depends on the course and what you have to say but if peope could tell me how long theirs are wud b great! thanks ;)

19-01-2010 7:59pm

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browne111

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hey, how long on average should a personal statement for a mature student be? I know it depends on the course and what you have to say but if peope could tell me how long theirs are wud b great! thanks

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#2 19-01-2010 8:24pm

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Mine was just over 800 words, so about 2 pages typed up. But it doesn't have to be that long. I had a lot of work experience I wanted to comment on.

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#3 19-01-2010 8:35pm

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thanks, im worried mine will be too long. Altho i dont have much experience, i have a lot to say, i think thats just the way i am though!!!:D:D:D
I suppose i btr not blab on too much tho!!

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#4 19-01-2010 10:03pm

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have two or three people proof read it and ask for their advice.

Don't have it too long. Have it concise. Don't waffle.

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#5 19-01-2010 10:33pm

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ya i wonder if three pages is to long?

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#6 19-01-2010 10:35pm

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Yes it is. Go over it again. Get others to read through it and ask them to suggest what you leave out.

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