<p>My Georgetown essay lengths are:
Short Essay: 291 words
Personal Essay: 1,024 words (just over a page and a half, Georgetown recommends a page)
School-specific Essay: 977 words (a page and a half, 7 semi-short paragraphs)</p>
<p>Should I be worried? They are both dense and have been cut down from about 1300 words.
I have consulted with English teachers and others and most say that as long as they don't get boring and stay on topic, it's fine. Any input?</p>
<p>oh and how short is the short essay meant to be?</p>
<p>Talked to the admissions office, and they said the first one can be whatever length, as long as it doesn’t turn into some huge, three page paper.</p>
<p>So I would imagine they are equally as laid-back about the other two lengths. Just make sure they remain interesting.</p>
<p>thanks, that was helpful.</p>
<p>CameronSeib, thank you so much for that. My personal essay is about two pages (it reads quickly though) and I was really worried that they might take me for some inconsiderate kid who can’t follow directions.</p>