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<p>OK, so I completed my common app early and sent it along. The problem is that after sending it to Villanova and Providence College (my 2 top choices) I found out that it may be too long. My essay which I think is very well written and on point is 800 words. I didn't realize that this year that they are imposing a 500 word limit. What should I do?</p>

<p>My HS transcript is good and SAT scores put me in the 60-70% of accepted freshman last year at both schools.</p>

<p>Am I screwed? Can I do anything to correct this? My parents told me that if the essay is a good read, the admissions officer will continue reading the entire thing and I had a teacher tell me that regardless of the 500 word limit most admissions officers read the first paragraph and scan the rest of it for writing ability so don't sweat it.</p>

<p>What do you think?
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<p>Check the print version if the essay was cut off.</p>

<p>If it fit on one page single-spaced or 1.5 pages double-spaced, it should be fine.</p>

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<p>it was 2 1/4 pages double spaced. my counselor is telling me I am sweating it for nothing and that if the story is compelling the officer will continue to read it. Print preview did not cut anything off. I double spaced it in 12pt font (easier to read)</p>

<p>I am just worried he is telling me so I won’t freak out!</p>

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<p>Don’t freak out too much. If your counselor says it’s okay, it probably is.</p>

<p>EDIT: I would try asking someone else though just in case. I’m just a fellow senior…</p>