<p>I was filling out a Supplement on Common App, and the directions said to write an essay with approximately 150 words. However, the box allots for 1500 characters, which is far more than 150 words. Should I stick to around 150 words or should I try to fill up the box?</p>
<p>Check it on preview and see when it cuts you off.</p>
<p>^ More than 150 words will fit. The only thing I’m worried about is that if I stick to about 150 words, I only take up half of the given space, which may look like I didn’t really put my heart into it.</p>
<p>Follow the directions. Write an essay around 150 words.</p>