Essay/Short Answer Length

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>Short answer:
With the understanding that the choice of academic school you indicated is not binding, explain why you are applying to that particular school of study. (<=7900 characters):</p>

<p>This can't be right? It basically says less than 1500-1800 words. How long did you guys write?</p>

<p>Essay (length not specified):
The quality of Rice's academic life and the Residential College System is heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural traditions each student brings. What perspective do you feel that you will contribute to life at Rice?</p>

<p>How long did you guys write?</p>

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<p>There is a whole thread about the first short answer one. The general consensus seems to be around 200 words.</p>

<p>The second longer essay is specified as 2 to 3 pages (double spaced).</p>

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<p>Thanks; I just checked the official Rice website; the common app site is full of errors.</p>

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<p>Which one is the second longer essay??? It said 200 words for the Why Rice? essay on commonapp???</p>

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<p>The second longer essay is the "perspective you can contribute" one.</p>

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<p>OK That was what I thought thanks inst. ice tea.</p>