<p>For the extended personal essay on the Common App, what is a "good" length for the essay? Is it 500-700 words? The directions only give a vague, 250-word minimum. How long are your essays? Would 1000 words be too long, even if there is no superfluous detail?</p>
<p>look at the thread titled “How long are most people’s common app essays?” on the main page.</p>