Common app essay: too long???

<p>I just finished writing my essay, and after cutting it down as much as i can figure out how, it's still approaching 1300 words (almost 3 pages double spaced). I can't see how I can cut it down without losing the meaning of it, it seems really efficient right now. </p>

<p>is this uncommonly long? has anyone else written an essay this long?</p>

<p>Mine was about that length. Don't worry about it.</p>

<p>Yeah... and were you accepted??? lol.</p>