<p>I've written this essay in an unusual format. I took a lot of my qualities and talents and wrote one little paragraph about each of them, and then combined them into one cohesive essay. (It reads a lot better than it sounds, haha.)</p>
<p>The problem now is that it is almost 900 words! I would probably make Yale very angry if I sent it in as is, haha. Taking out two of the little mini paragraphs would cut it down to about 600 words, which I feel is much more acceptable. However, through editing, I've grown very attached to each part of my essay! I'm looking for some readers who could give me some genuine advice as to which ones to remove. Otherwise, it has been thoroughly edited. Anyone, anyone?</p>
<p>I saw an essay like that in a college application book I read. It works well.
However, I suggest you try to cut it down. I doubt it will put you in the auto-reject pile, but you’re not doing yourself any favours, and the application does spell that out for you. Given that it’s all in little paragraphs, it doesn’t sound like it could necessarily involve the reader to the extent where they wouldn’t notice the 400 extra words.</p>
<p>im also happy to look at it pm it over
but beware, i am harsh. and australian. not that the two are in any way connected.</p>
<p>What matters is the quality, not the quantity. Nevertheless, it’s a good rule of thumb to keep essays within 630-700 words max, and that too if you realize that cutting words out would ruin the essay’s central message. If you take out some of the less important content, your essay might even sound more cohesive and focused.</p>
<p>Pm it to me. I also had the same problem, but I managed to trim it from 920 words to at least 630 words. Send your essay to me and let me see what you need to cut out. =)</p>
<p>i would also love to help if you want. i am a 2014, but was already accepted (but if you are still uncomfortable doing so its totally okay).</p>