<p>i have a couple questions regarding the common app...
1) what is the word limit on the essay? it says min 250 but what's the max??
2) is it worth it to use the supplement section? is this where you should attach another essay?</p>
<p>There is no word limit to the essay. However, that does not mean you can go ahead and write a novel. Admissions officers don't have much time to look at hundreds of applications a day. (One I talked to said she has to meet a quota of about 300 each day and make a decision on each one, while handling all of the other assorted aspects of her job!) As a general rule, once you reach 500 words, it is time to write a conclusion.</p>