How long should the essay or personal statement be when doing a college application?
Most usually have a 500 or 650 word limit, although some colleges want supplements to be 250 words or even less.
It depends on what college you’re talking about. If you’re talking about the Common App main essay, then it’s a 650 word maximum, and students typically write 500-650 words. You should generally look to limit supplements that don’t have a to about a page or just slightly longer. 3 or 4 pages is way too long.
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