<p>How long is good amount for the "Why Penn" essay? I know the limit is 7900 characters but i have around 5,000. Is that sufficient? If I write anymore I feel that my answer becomes a little redundant. I don't really know what else i could write about. In other words is more better? </p>
<p>Also, while we are on the topic, how much should i limit my Common App main essay too? It says 250 words but right now i have around 500. Thats ok right?</p>
<p>Thank you all in advanced.</p>
<p>It's always quality over quantity. For the Common App, just revise and make sure you aren't redundant.</p>
<p>Thank you FishFood.</p>
<p>also on the short answer part for the Common App. Is it okay to exceed the 150 word limit by about 10 words?</p>
<p>the application says not to exceed one page for the why penn essay. i think if u stay under that 1pg limit, u should be fine</p>
<p>Common app is at least 250 words. Most people shoot for 500-750 words so you're fine there. In general, most essays should be around one page including the why penn one.</p>
<p>One Page doublespaced or not. Around 400-500 words?</p>
<p>singlespaced</p>
<p>Yeah, 1 page single spaced.
I think mine ended up being like 800 words.</p>
<p>Your "Why Penn" essay should be fine...just don't exceed one page single-spaced.</p>
<p>The Common App main essay has no limit so I would shoot for 500-800 or so words. Mine ended up being 790ish.</p>
<p>Also, I would definitely not exceed the 150 word limit for the short answer; there's a limit for a reason. Obey it like you would a real college essay given by a professor...so cut out your extra 10 words.</p>
<p>@Zester: How on earth did you get your single spaced essay to be 800 words? That's incredible! I can't even fit 500 on it single spaced.. haha</p>
<p>When I print-preview my Penn supplement, there are so many extra blank pages (for essays), but I just attached my documents..is there any way of getting rid of these?</p>
<p>Nope, I had that too.</p>
<p>My Why Penn was 875 words...1 1/4 pages single spaced but I called Penn and they said as long as it fits in the 8000 characters it is acceptable.</p>
<p>My common app essay is only 350 words so I guess there's a balance between a little-too-long and a little-too-short. Not really worried about this one though, I like the way it came out and even though it's so short it's one of my better essays. I like being concise.</p>