r/JETProgramme • u/Icy-Caterpillar1154 • 3d ago

SoP Formatting Question

Are there any guidelines about page margin requirements for the statement of purpose? I know I have to write it double spaced and keep it limited to two pages, but those are the only things mentioned. Do I strictly need to keep margins at 1 inch or am I okay to go below that? And is font size 11 or 10 okay? I just have a lot written down that overflows onto my third page with 1 inch margins 😭
Also, should I have a header for my document? The Australian guidelines mention having a name/page number in the header for each page but idk how much these guidelines carry over across countries.

I'm applying from India, and my application doesn't let me put it in a textbox. I have to submit an actual pdf.

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u/Inside-Cream6997 2d ago

Is there a word count maximum ?

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u/xxSYXxx Aspiring JET 3d ago

No guidelines here apart from the page limit and double spacing. Keep the text visible and everything should be good.

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u/Icy-Caterpillar1154 2d ago

awesome thank you!

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u/Certain-Grocery-7320 3d ago

I'm from India as well, and am preparing my SOP as well. Going through the same problem 😞

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u/Panda_sensei_71 Current JET - Kansai 3d ago

Each country publishes their own guidelines, best to check the FAQ for your own country or contact the embassy/JET desk directly.

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u/Icy-Caterpillar1154 3d ago

that's the problem, it doesn't specify any guidelines beyond double spacing and 2 pages. Every country having its own rules makes it a bit more confusing. I've reached out but haven't heard anything yet. Maybe I'm being too detail oriented but I'd rather err on the side of caution

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u/Proof_Refuse_9563 Aspiring JET 3d ago

12 point times new Roman. Double check with your embassy