Common App Essay Length & Review

<p>So I wrote an essay for the Common App that I trimmed from around 800 words to 625. I really like the way it turned out as this length is that okay or do I NEED to shorten it?
And can someone read it please? :)</p>

<p>Well I got the essay down to 500 words and was really hoping someone would take a look now that it is common app length! I really would appreciate the feedback</p>