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Edited Thursday, Aug 20

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Question for Short Answer Essays

Hi all, I am working on some short answer essays for Law School applications and I have a formatting question.

If I am answering 2+ short answer prompts, and they are to be on the same document, is it okay to just label it "Essay Prompt #4, etc." or should I put the actual prompt after this: "Essay Prompt #4; why do you love purple pikmin so much?"

At the end should I put the word count or leave it alone? (Word Count: 265...)

Any input would be appreciated!

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  • JacobBaska Admissions Strategy Expert
    Edited Friday, Aug 21

    It's totally fine to go either way with the formatting! If I were reading it, I think I'd prefer a shortened version of the prompt name, just so I know exactly what question you're responding to. I may not have the question numbers memorized! For example, if it was Michigan, I wouldn't write: "Essay Six: What’s a character trait you’re glad you possess? Describe a recent experience where you exhibited that trait." I'd prefer "Character Trait" or "#6, Character Trait" or something like that.

    And no word count necessary unless the school explicitly says "Tell us the word count"!

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    Friday, Aug 21

    @JacobBaska Thank you!

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