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On the online graduate application form, are you expected to answer in FULL sentences?

Monday Jun 28, 2010

I asked this exact same question yesterday (or the day before) and I literally got 50% of the people answering saying one thing, and the other 50% saying the complete opposite. Let me take another vote….

If they ask something like "How do you plan to fund your studies?"
can I just put "Personal savings and bank loans" or are you supposed to write a complete sentence, "I plan to fund my studis with personal savings and bank loans"

You should answer with a full sentence, because you are not a caveman.

Really, if you *can* write a full sentence, why wouldn’t you? Only one of your options could hurt you, so pick the other one. Write it out.

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mbdlfrbt:

Seems simple to me. Be clear and concise. How effectively do you communicate? – That’s a question you’re being asked w/o it being written down. Answer it like a pro in your field would(if they were trying to impress the people who are going to be reading it!). You’re trying to make a case for yourself. Impress ‘to whom…’ with your abilities at every point you can. But don’t come off looking like a dork either. If a phrase fits well, use it. If a sentence fits better, hey, go for it. Use your best judgement, that’s what they’re looking for from you, how good is your judgement? Using proper grammar can be a big plus(because so many others won’t be!).
Oh yeah, and no typos!
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Life, I’m an old fart! ;=)~

June 28th, 2010 | 6:05 pm
Higher Ed Professional:

You should answer with a full sentence, because you are not a caveman.

Really, if you *can* write a full sentence, why wouldn’t you? Only one of your options could hurt you, so pick the other one. Write it out.
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Former Admissions Staffer & Academic Adviser

June 28th, 2010 | 6:43 pm
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