Essay format question?

<p>So here's the prompt.
Please submit a one page, single-spaced essay that explains why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you've chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know. For freshmen applying to more than one college or program, please mention each college or program to which you are applying. Because our admission committees review applicants by college and program, your essay can impact our final decision. Candidates applying for early decision or transfer may apply to only one college and department.</p>

<p>My writing is like a page and a half. Is there a rule to the font because right now i'm in times new roman and size 12. Am I supposed to write it by hand? Would it be bad if I made my font smaller than a 12 or if it's too long like this? Should I indent? </p>

<p>You should probably just keep the standarf size 12 TNR font b/c they have thousands of essays to read that’s why they said it should be one page. Maybe make the margins smaller than 1 inch, but i wouldn’t make the font tiny</p>