Application Questions

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>For the Common App., my long essay is around 650 words. Does anyone think that is a little bit too long? I don't know how much I can cut it down, but I can try if it's too detailed. Does Northwestern care if it's >500 words? </p>

<p>Also, in the additional information section on the Common App., I put an outline of all my activities and because of that format, it's >1 page. (It's actually more like 3 pages...ha.ha.ha.) Is that also too long? I hope the adcom doesn't decide to kill me for sending too much stuff.</p>

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<p>IMO..shoot for the 500 word limit on your long essay--650 may be construed as excessive...My D had to struggle to cut hers down, too...but was ultimately happier with the final product.She is at NU now.G'Luck-I have read your posts...I think you would be a great fit for NU!</p>

3

<p>Okay, I just edited my essay. It's now 527 words... Hahaha. Somewhat better than 650! I took out a lot of the extra description.
Thanks APOL =]</p>

4

<p>the common app this year states only to have a min. of 250words so theoretically you could have an essay 1000+ words. From what I've ascertained, the rule of thumb is to be between 500-750 words so your essay is fine as it is.</p>

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<p>Oh, that's good to know! </p>

<p>Anyone know about what I should do with the outline of all my activities though? =/</p>

6

<p>I sent that with my high school transcript (I gave it to guidance to mail it all out)</p>

<p>So basically guidance department will be sending out
- counselors rec
- secondary school report
- 2 teacher recs
- high school transcript
- activity sheet
- ED contract (can i do this on paper?)</p>

7

<p>is the "activity chart" a separate form or is it just simply your extracurriculars?</p>

8

<p>I put mine in the additional information section. It's not a form.</p>