It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
I feel like I'm overwriting simply because I have so much to say (even though a majority might just be me ranting LOL). As of now my Personal Statement and Diversity Statement are both 5 pages. I still have to edit them, so that'll probably shorten them a bit.
But my question is, roughly how long should the Personal Statement & Diversity Statement be?
Comments
It is school specific. Most schools require PS between 2-3 pages. DS probably 1-2 pages.
5 pages is almost definitely too long.
Mine ended up being a bit longer than I wanted in the beginning, but through some editing, I was able to get it down to my desired length.
@"Alex Divine" is right; mine is about 850 words (2.5 pages).
Good luck
I think the more succinctly you can make your personal statement - without losing your voice - the better. The readers have to read hundreds if not thousands of personal statements. Make your personal statement interesting, but easy to read too