commonapp essay length

<p>it says that the minimum is 250 words, but is there a maximum? is it generally accepted that around 500 words is appropriate (undergrad max)?</p>

<p>bumping this, any idea anyone?</p>

<p>Around 500-750 I'm sure is acceptable.</p>

<p>Would 1000+ be too long?</p>

<p>I wonder what is too long as well. My essay refuses to go below roughly 950 words, which I am sure is the upper limit- but I think I would rather leave my essay long than leave something out.</p>