<p>Originally, I thought the prompt for the common app said the essay had a max of 250 words, so I condensed my essay. I realized that it is a minimum of 250 and max of 500. I don't want to add unnecessary fluff to the essay just so it's longer, and I like the essay as it is at 250 words. Will it look like I'm just trying to do the least amount of work at the minimum word count? I feel like my essay is complete at fewer words, but it scares me that people typically use 500.</p>
<p>I don’t know.
Have a guidance counsellor and at least one English teacher look at it and give you feedback.
I’m not an admissions officer so my opinion isn’t worth much</p>