<p>Just a few quick questions:</p>
<p>Roughly how long (number of words) are the short-responses supposed to be? How long is the long essay supposed to be? The reason that I'm asking is because I think my essays are all too long. Also, for number 9 (about idea or experience "that you find intellectually exciting"), do you guys think it's okay if I wrote about having great discussions with a good friend and how they always turn out to be interesting and enlightening? I suppose that would be an "experience," but I'm not sure if it fits the prompt. Thanks a bunch in advance!</p>