JamesR

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Thanks, those are good points. I know it's definitely nit-picky, but I am applying to architecture programs so I gotta get my lettering just right, haha.

Does anyone know the answer to these questions?

Hello, I have a few easy questions. 1: In my SOP, do I title it "Statement of Purpose" in the center of the header, and then my name, DOB right justified above it? Is there anything else I need to put in the actual essay as far as titles, etc? 2: When it comes to mailing physical copies of documents (portfolio, transcripts, etc), should they be organized in any particular way? What sort of exterior envelope should I use (bubble mailer, white envelope, yellow, etc)? Does it matter? I know these may be trivial things but I just want to make sure it doesn't look sloppy or unprofessional. Is it bad etiquette to send it in an express mail envelope? I need to get my documents to a school by Thursday, so I may have no choice. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated Thank you

That's a good idea. Is it bad etiquette to widen margins/reduce font size too? I suppose it would be less obvious than a third page. Thanks for the suggestions.

I have a similar concern regarding word counts. One of my schools doesn't specify the number of words, but just says "no more than two pages, double spaced." I have edited ruthlessly and am down to 2 pgs + 4 lines (approx 60 words) into the next page. Do you think this is acceptable?

Sorry about that George, my prompt came specifically from the Architecture department's website. I should have realized that it'd be different between departments.

The prompt states that it should be no more than two pages, double spaced. I find the most difficult part of this is condensing it into such a short essay. I'm at 643 words, and just barely over 2 pages. I'm going to work on it a little bit more but I'd love to do an exchange at some point.

Hey guys, I am also applying to Berkeley (for M.Arch) and am struggling a bit with the PHS. How have you guys approached it thus far? I'm interested in focusing on public interest design (in architecture) and I'm trying to implement a combination of my experience with social-oriented work and creative work. I'm a bit stuck at the moment. Please feel free to share how you guys have been approaching this Thanks