Common app essay format question (is it double-spaced, 12 Times?)

What is the format for common app essays?

Is it double space, 12 font times new roman?

doesnt matter as long as it looks professional and readable

Thanks. I just wasn't sure because for my other school application there was a given format for the essays.

I would use double-spaced, 1" margins, 12 sized font, and Times New Roman because that is most likely what your professors will request.

Right on! Good advice.

Questions about formatting your essay on the Common Application.

So I have a vague understanding of how to work (the incredibly cumbersome) common app essay section, but I don't really know what is standard. Obviously, indenting isn't an option but what is the standard from breaking up paragraphs? Should I add an extra line of space between paragraphs?

Also should my title in bold? I'm kind of hard-wired into MLA formatting and this is driving me a little bit crazy!

Personally, the school I'm applying to specified that improper formatting will not be taken into account in the Common App essay. I tried indenting mine and it didn't work on the personal essay, but it did for my supplements. I'm just leaving it.

you should not add double spacing to your essay.
only separate the paragraphs
help with mine :)