Essay Lengths, Concerns - How long? etc

<p>So I'm half done with most of my essays and I'm wondering if they are either too short or too long, and I would like to ask all of ya'll some questions..</p>

<p>Concerning the CommonApp:
-What is a good, solid length for the short essay? 1 page, double spaced, 12pt?
-Can the "choose your own topic" option be ANY topic I want? Of any figment of imagination? Truly? Uberly?
-What are some documents that are sometimes uploaded for the "Additional Writing Samples"?</p>

<p>It's 4:50 AM right now here in Asia and I'm just too dead tired to think any deeper. How are you all doing on college essays and apps? Are all post offices closed on New Years day?</p>