<p>I know this has probably been discussed before, but the common app essay says a minumim of 250 words .. is there a maximum? How long is too long?</p>
<p>The intention is to elaborate something awesome about yourself with your ability to write. So if you are confident in you ability and the story you're gonna tell, you can go well beyond 1500 as long as you think you can grasp the reader's attention all the way. For those who can't...500-600 would be a better estimate.</p>