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How long should a college essay be?
I need to write the Common Application essay and the Supplement to a Cornell University Essay. On average, word wise, how long should such essays be?
It does not specify a certain limit.
7 Answers
- .sunshineLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
The minimum for the Common Application is 250 words. I asked my guidance counselor, and she said about 500-700 words is perfect. More than that, and Admissions may end up getting bored reading it.
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Yes fine - 10% EACH SIDE IS ALLOWED - SO THAT'S 450-550 WORDS. cONTENT IS MORE IMPORTANT ANYWAY.
- BelieLv 71 decade ago
Generally they will give you a word limit but you really shouldn't try to go over a page.
