Admissions Essay over 500 words. Will I get accepted?

Applying to College
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<p>I sent my 650 word admissions essay to Loyola University Chicago yesterday, going over the 500 word recommendation. </p>

<p>All of my stats are beyond their requirements for Loyola (27 ACT, 3.8 GPA, plenty of extracurriculars)</p>

<p>I have cut it down as much as I could without changing the essay completely. My AP Language teacher said it was one of the best admissions essays he has read. I trusted his opinion enough to send all 650 words. </p>

<p>Will this really play a factor in my rejection to Loyola? I hate to let 150 words keep me from getting into a big part of my future.</p>

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<p>I find it hard to believe 150 words will deny you admission to a college… Best of Luck!!! =)</p>

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<p>As long as your essay reads like 500 words, it shouldn’t be a huge problem. That is to say, if the essay is really as brilliant as you have been told, and you cut it down as far as possible, in a thoughtful manner, it shouldn’t feel like reading an extra long essay. It’s oversaid, but colleges are looking for reasons to admit you. And, while it is important to follow the guidelines, it would be awfully pedantic for them to deny you admission for such an issue.</p>

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<p>500 words is more a guideline for saying what kind of writing it should be rather than a set rule.</p>

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<p>You should be fine, especially with your good statistics. If your essay is good (and it sounds like it is), the admissions officers won’t mind that you went just 150 words over to make it memorable.</p>

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<p>I got accepted to several colleges and my essay was 630-650 words instead of the 500 recommended limit for the Common App. You’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all of the replies. You guys ease my nerves.</p>