627 words too long for college essay?

<p>I'll try to cut it down a bit..but this is for the common app. Is it too long? :(</p>

<p>quite long. if they menti0on a 500-word limit. i have 560 and i'm complaining.</p>

<p>it's ok as long as it's solid. Like no unnecessary stuff. If u can't cut it down without losing some important messages just leave it.</p>