CMU Supplemental Essay Length

<p>The prompt says that it wants a single-spaced page long essay, but if mine is a page and a half, would I be fine? Thanks a ton :)</p>

<p>bump…</p>

<p>Please, I really need an answer :). Thank you so much :)</p>

<p>They will reject you instantly.</p>

<p>jk. If its just a little over length its not gonna kill you. If you have it just the way you like it, submit it as it is.</p>

<p>My essay was about 541 words, so it was a little bit less than a page. I doubt they even care how long the essay is, as long as it’s not too short (less than a paragraph) or too long (6 pages in size 10 font). It’s just a suggested length, giving you an idea of how long your essay should be.</p>

<p>Thank you for the feedback :)</p>

<p>I was wondering - do you have to specifically mention the schools that you’re applying to in CMU? (I’m doing 3).</p>

<p>yes you MUST mention every college you plan to apply to in the essay</p>

<p>What if they’re different - like Tepper, SCS, and SDS? My essay was about tech entrepreneurship… </p>

<p>Also, do we have to title our essay?</p>

<p>you don’'t have to title it.</p>

<p>Thanks - my previous question - do you think my essay on tech entrepreneurship ties in Tepper, SCS, and SDS?</p>

<p>As long as you have “explain why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s). This essay should include the reasons why you’ve chosen the major(s), any goals or relevant work plans and any other information you would like us to know.”</p>

<p>I don’t see the topic being a major problem. Just include the information that they require and you should be good. I just wrote my whole essay about why IS was a good program and the opportunities it afforded.</p>

<p>it’s good to be concise and precise.</p>