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08-15-2009, 06:40 PM
What is the dieal length/ word count of a ps ?
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08-15-2009, 06:55 PM
1 + 1/4 page maximum
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08-15-2009, 06:57 PM
How many small paragraphs is ok in that 1 + 1/4 page PS?

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08-15-2009, 06:58 PM
4 ideal

upto 5 max
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08-15-2009, 07:25 PM
I am getting more than 5 and CANNOT reduce , because there are few things I must put few sentences.

But, over all , it is only 1+ 1/4 to 1/2 pages.

Is it kind of ok??

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08-15-2009, 07:58 PM
joshgujral - 08/15/09 22:58

4 ideal

upto 5 max


joshgujral, please would you share with us what is the source of this info?
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08-15-2009, 08:00 PM
Kaplan Chief expert named -- Judy
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08-15-2009, 08:00 PM
thanks all you guys out there!!
2 weeks to go..good luck and God bless!!
We all will rock!!
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08-15-2009, 08:19 PM
I am sorry to say,I give LEAST importance to her words.

Thanks for letting know.

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08-16-2009, 05:27 AM
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