Average length of Common App essay?

<p>I'm doing the essay on the significant experience. I was wondering how long is everyone's essay (like word count wise) ?</p>

<p>I’m pretty sure it says 500 words, so a little less/little more should be fine.</p>

<p>mine is currently 668 -__-
i have to shorten it somehow</p>

<p>Where does it say 500 words?</p>

<p>My teachers have all said not to go over 1000</p>

<p>I’d recommend between 750 and 1000.</p>

<p>I have 790 in mine D:
If I cut it down to 700 would it be okay?</p>

<p>People say 500 to 700 but im not sure…</p>

<p>500-750 is the conventional CC wisdom.</p>