Statement of Purpose Length/Format?

[EyelandPychePhD]

Dear Psychology PhD/PsyD Applicants,

For the Statement of Purpose, some schools clarify length, for example "1,000-1,500 words", or 1-2 pages double spaced.

However, other schools write something along the lines of "2-3 pages" for the SOP. 

Is there a standard for the format for the SOP in those instances where the format is not specified?

Thank you!

 

[psychapplicant21]

15 hours ago, EyelandPychePhD said:

Dear Psychology PhD/PsyD Applicants,

For the Statement of Purpose, some schools clarify length, for example "1,000-1,500 words", or 1-2 pages double spaced.

However, other schools write something along the lines of "2-3 pages" for the SOP. 

Is there a standard for the format for the SOP in those instances where the format is not specified?

Thank you!

 

If you are unsure what the format is for a program (and it is not stated on the application instructions on their website) you could email the graduate admissions or the graduate admissions program coordinator in the program and ask?

[EyelandPychePhD]

3 hours ago, psychapplicant21 said:

If you are unsure what the format is for a program (and it is not stated on the application instructions on their website) you could email the graduate admissions or the graduate admissions program coordinator in the program and ask?

Yeah that's what I've started doing. Patiently awaiting 8 responses from schools which didn't specify the format on their site. Lol!

[SomeGreatNotion]

I feel like one page single-spaced, two page double-spaced was the norm at my graduate school (they did not publish specific standards). 

Good luck!

[PokePsych]

I was recommend to aim for a page and a half double-spaced, with a max of two.