17/09/2004, 02:48 AM
Hello.
I'm a US student, and I'm applying to Oxford (and UCL, St. Andrew's, and Edinburgh). However, Oxford is the main university I want to get into, and I have a question.
Right now, I'm still drafting my PS, but I can already tell it's going to be a problem. I wrote it in a rather loose style (some minor use of humor and with a somewhat casual tone). I thought this would be acceptable because I'm applying for humanities courses (English and History joint honors).
But does Oxford prefer a more formal style, or can I add a tiny amount of humor (and if so, how much?).
I also think I've written too much. I'm not even done with the PS and already have 700+ words (my UCAS form will be handwritten, by the way). Will 750 words fit?
I'm a US student, and I'm applying to Oxford (and UCL, St. Andrew's, and Edinburgh). However, Oxford is the main university I want to get into, and I have a question.
Right now, I'm still drafting my PS, but I can already tell it's going to be a problem. I wrote it in a rather loose style (some minor use of humor and with a somewhat casual tone). I thought this would be acceptable because I'm applying for humanities courses (English and History joint honors).
But does Oxford prefer a more formal style, or can I add a tiny amount of humor (and if so, how much?).
I also think I've written too much. I'm not even done with the PS and already have 700+ words (my UCAS form will be handwritten, by the way). Will 750 words fit?