Common Application Essay Format

dancebabe9008 · 11-05-2007, 06:22 PM

I have completed my essay. I have a couple of quesitons on the format of the paper itself.

Is there a specific font needed?
Is there a specific font size needed?
Should I put my name on the paper?
Should I put my social security number on the paper?

Thanks so much!

Shinjin · 11-05-2007, 07:35 PM

I sent in my Common App to Stanford for EA a few days ago, and here's what I've learned.

The essay fits in as a sort of attachment, much like an email attachment - it makes up the last few pages of the Common App packet excluding the supplement.

As such, you won't need to put a SS# or name.
A generic font will work - I used 12 pt. Times New Roman, don't use anything elaborate, I think Arial is fine too.

dancebabe9008 · 11-05-2007, 07:49 PM

Thanks so much !

funkygurl · 10-23-2008, 07:20 AM

Hey, I was wondering whether size font of 10 is fine? Or would that be too small...

I know it's a detail, but still...

thegreentrombone · 10-26-2008, 04:44 AM

Also, I was wondering if it should be single spaced or double, or if it even matters.

esgee · 10-27-2008, 05:46 PM

Bumping this--I also was wondering about double-spacing.

woody · 10-27-2008, 05:52 PM

"Should I put my name on the paper?
Should I put my social security number on the paper?"
You name is generated automatically on the uploaded paper. Your Common App ID is also generated automatically.
Double-spacing is much easier on the eyes. Don't go crazy with fonts - 10 is too small. Just use Times New Roman.
Think of making it easier for your reader.

rhov · 10-27-2008, 06:48 PM

i used 12-pt times new roman.
i single-spaced my essays because they fit onto one page that way.
title centered and at the top.

youngvm · 11-01-2008, 06:28 PM

Should I justify everything to the left, or do the whole normal indent thing?
Do I include the prompt too?

quack09 · 12-29-2008, 05:52 PM

i used font 11...is that gonna be a problem......

basketballbabe13 · 12-29-2008, 10:09 PM

is a title necessary?

north_face · 12-29-2008, 10:23 PM

I don't think a title is necessary, but idk

quack09 · 12-30-2008, 04:58 PM

i used font 11...lol problem?

anyone double space as well? some of my friends did, some didnt

wxmann · 12-30-2008, 08:12 PM

bump; this is more than necessary... this is essential.

So... list of formats.
1) 12 font TNR

Questions.
1) TITLE?
2) Page numbers?
3) Single or double spaced?
3) Left justify or block justify?

anhtimmy · 12-30-2008, 08:17 PM

I don't think will make or break you. lol