Using obvious abbreviations in SOP?

Graduate School
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<p>I saw another poster ask a similar question, but I can’t find the thread anymore and I don’t think it answered my question.</p>

<p>Is it okay to use obvious abbreviations in a statement of purpose?</p>

<p>For example, if I am applying to a program abbreviated and called “ACES.” Can I simply use ACES in my SOP everytime (including the 1st time), or do I have to spell it out completely the first time and put “(ACES)” by the actual name? I really need to get within a word limit. I am pretty sure I have exhausted all my other options of reducing redundant words and I have come down to this. </p>

<p>I think the former should work since the people that will be reading this are from the ACES program.</p>

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<p>Just write an SOP that makes sense. Abbreviations are ok. You don’t need to be super formal either. Just write a beautifully crafted SOP, that is clear and well organized, and don’t worry about trivialities. They won’t affect your chances.</p>

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<p>Thanks, that’s good to hear.</p>

<p>Do you consider exceeding the MAX word limit by 10 words to be a trivial problem?
This seems like a trivial problem to me, but I have a feeling they might think I can’t read directions if I choose to exceed it.</p>