<p>A college is asking for an essy limited to 500 words. My essay is 520 words and I'm having a hard time cutting anything. Are they actually going to count and make sure my essay is no more than 500 words, or is my essay ok as it is?</p>
<p>University</a> of California - Admissions</p>
<p>"Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for example — is fine."</p>
<p>thats just for UC's but I guess other colleges would consider the same thing</p>
<p>I would say that you're essay will be fine, just keep in mind that a concise essay that conveys the authors voice well will be impressive to the guys in admissions.</p>
<p>How about 600, is that just too much?</p>
<p>k, much thanks!</p>