Chicago "shorts"?

Applying to College
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<p>Two of the Chicago supplement essays say:</p>

<p>"Respond by writing a paragraph or two for each question. This is your chance to play, analyze (don't agonize), create, compose - let us hear the result of your thinking about something that interests you, in a voice that is your own."</p>

<p>My "favorites" essay is currently four paragraphs and ~630 words (my "why Chicago?" essay is five paragraphs, but only 343 words). Is that too long?</p>

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<p>My favorites essay was four paragraphs, but I cut it down to two, with 289 words. As for my why UChicago, I was able to convey my love in only 85 words. So, I would say perhaps you should reduce the length, at least for the favorites essay. Hope this helps.</p>