<p>Do you think that it's unwise of me to use less than 500 words on the main essay?
I used around 300... adding any more, I think, will take away from the brevity</p>
<p>It is wise to follow their directions as closely as possible, but I really don't think that will be a make-it-or-break-it factor.</p>
<p>Since it is due today and you probably already submitted it, don't worry about it now. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>If it's good then it doesn't matter how long it is. I went over the limit with a total at like 680ish.</p>
<p>Personal Statement and Activity Summary Cover Sheet</p>
<p>"Please write an essay of approximately 500–700 words (typically about
two double-spaced pages) on one of following topics."</p>
<p>680ish isn't over the limit; it's just right haha.</p>
<p>I wrote about 650ish words and I'm very happy with what I wrote.</p>
<p>ohh great! lol. I just wrote until I was satisfied and I guess I just assumed they would want around 500 like my other schools. haha</p>