essay maximum 300words....mine is over 400

<p>does college don't even look at the essay that is extanded?
I'm applying to UIUC but they require 2 essays each of maximum 300 words.
mine, one is over 400 and one is 330words........
will they read my essay?</p>

<p>cut down the 400 one
the 330 one should be fine</p>