<p>Approximately how long should it be? Mine is a bit on the longer side though I have a lot to say. I set up my application as kind of an unfinished story and now it is finished…the letter is about 2 pages long.</p>
<p>they aren’t going to read a two page letter this late in the game.</p>
<p>hmmm so how long are you thinking? one page? bullet points to make things extra clear?</p>
<p>I figured less than 400 words.</p>
<p>One page is the MAX. Normally people suggest the resume to be 1 page.</p>
<p>Alright, I put necessary ID materials on one page and the material fit on another page. I used very concise bullet points and sent it over. Should be a quick 1-2 minute read.</p>
<p>Can I ask, updates for what?</p>
<p>^ Major awards, new titles, etc. things that can help you admission</p>
<p>powerbomb: PMed you.</p>
<p>I would stick the ID stuff in the upper right or left hand corner- you don’t need to be super super lengthy about it. They’ll be able to find you in the database…</p>
<p>How major does an award have to be to be a major award?</p>
<p>good point.</p>
<p>@ Christiansoldier
I sent an update about a publication in Nature and a couple of local scholarships.</p>
<p>^
a publication in Nature is definitely a major update</p>
<p>^
None of my friends knew what it meant, though. lol.</p>
<p>Do they email you back telling you that it has been added?</p>
<p>They haven’t.</p>
<p>should this be sent as an email? and if so, what information about yourself do you need to list at the top?</p>