Do not space between paragraphs. Indent the first line of each paragraph. Single space within paragraphs, but increase the line spacing 2-3 points above your type size. You may put the title and your personal information as well as the page number in a different, serif font. Whatever they are called, they are essentially essays which are written in response to a question or questions on a graduate or professional school application form which asks for some sort of sustained response.
Some applications ask more specific questions than others.
There is no set formula to follow in shaping your response, only choices for you to make, such as whether you should write and essay that is more autobiographically focused or one that is more professionally focused. From application to application, requested personal statements also vary widely in length, ranging from a couple of paragraphs to a series of essays of a page or so each. How To Write the Personal Statement 1. You should submit a copy of this application to me when you turn in your response. Write out a 2-3 sentence response to each question.