<p>Should they be a full essay with five paragraphs, or two paragraphs summarizing the question and my daughter?</p>
<p>How should a parent statement look</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any advice.</p>
<p>There is no specific form - just answer each question as best you can.</p>
<p>This is an interesting question. If you complete the parent statement on line, most schools give you only so many characters. I think it’s only human nature to feel like you have to use up all the alotted characters, but it’s not necessarily the best tactic. I think when AOs are reading hundreds or thousands of applications, they appreciate economy of speech.</p>
<p>On the other hand, one school in particular, Exeter, appears to be very longwinded in regard to written materials sent to applicants, i.e. Funabashi letter and some others as well. I couldn’t help but feel, one good turn deserves another, and remember wanting to send same heartfelt and passionate longwinded diatribe, but resisted the inclination.</p>
<p>Brevity, I believe is always best.</p>