<p>It says 250 words minimum? Is there any recommended length; is 500 words too short?</p>
<p>i've actually been collecting opinions on this all day, and from what i've seen, 500 words is PERFECT. colleges generally want no more than 500-600, with 700 pushing it.</p>
<p>i wish i only had 500 words... mine is around 850 and i'm really insecure about it.</p>
<p>Ohh, I was thinking it's too less. But hey, if your essay is interesting and compelling enough, I'm pretty sure that after they read it, those 850 words will seem like 500 'cause it went by so fast.</p>
<p>Cut as much as you can, but if you really can't and you believe thoe info is significant to the voice of your essay, then leave it.</p>
<p>thanks, that's some advice i'll try to follow</p>
<p>so is 597 words ok?</p>
<p>Mine was 595 and I submitted it. At least its two pages double spaced. Before it was around 850 words. I couldn't shorten it anymore.</p>
<p>^^^Good Job man!</p>