<p>Is it ok if some of my essays (the majority) on the common app are only about 450-500 words? It says dont exceed the 6000 character limit and I am only at 3000. Is this ok?</p>
<p>Second question. Is there any way to make copies of filled out forms (such as teacher recs. or counselor recs.)? Because my teachers and counselor don't normally do this.</p>
<p>Oh yeah and last question. On the common app i did "topic of your choice". So at the top of the essay I put
Topic : (then after that i put the topic or the question). </p>
<p>Is this fine? How else can I put the topic w/o putting it in the essay?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The Common App's instructions for the short answer (EC) give a limit of 150 words, and the long one at 500 words. The character limit is a programming limit, but has nothing to do with how long your essay should be.</p>
<p>And yes, you don't have to put the topic in the essay itself.</p>