<p>Uh oh! I'm already at 297 and haven't even finished. How far are you guys pushing this limit? Do you think it would be acceptable if (when finished) I edit it down to 300 words, or is that still too many?</p>
<p>NO!!! follow the direction.</p>
<p>(Just to confirm: you’re not referring to the main Common App essay, which actually has a minimum of 250 words, right?)</p>
<p>300 should be fine for a 250-word essay.</p>
<p>No, the school is not common app.</p>
<p>^MIT? (10char)</p>