<p>the common app says the personal essay must be at least 250 words, but it doesnt specify a maximum length. is there a maximum to how long it will be? iv heard from a lot of places that 500 is maximum but im at 527 and im just trying to see if thats okay</p>
<p>yeah its okay. but i think that you are in the wrong section</p>
<p>Edit your essay. I'm sure you can shorten it a bit. Are there places where you repeat yourself for "emphasis"? Do you have long phrases that could be shortened.</p>
<p>Anyone can write a 527 word essay when told to write a 500 word one. The key is to write a 495 word essay when told it has to be 500 words!</p>
<p>Well, 527 is okay, but it isn't the best. Colleges probably won't count word for word. But remember...</p>
<p>Short and Sweet.</p>
<p>And yes, this is in the wrong section.</p>