Essay word count limit

<p>In the common app, is it ok if the essay is something like 525-530 words?
I really love my essay, but I'm not sure if it's pushing the limit.
The short one is 1000 characters on the dot though, and it has to be right?</p>

<p>Bump, somewhat urgent question!</p>

<p>I would try to stay within the limit, cut where uc an. theres an article on it, look for it</p>