<p>A short answer prompt limit is about 250 words. My essay is about 381 words...Is that a little too much? or does the word count even play a significant matter? </p>
<p>My other essay prompt's limit is about 500 words. Mine is about...800... I cant cut it down anymore... It was originally at 1000+...</p>
<p>So suggestions?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>I once heard that anyone can write a novel, but it takes a real writer to write a short story. I’ve heard of people going a little bit over the stated limits before, but I’d say you’d be pushing it to an extreme, unless your responses are absolutely top notch and riveting.</p>
<p>They give the word counts because the admissions officers don’t want to spend hours reading one application. Unless your essays keep your reader hooked to the story, cut things out. I don’t mind helping, I’ve already applied.</p>
<p>Yeah, I figured that they would not like to spend hours reading college applications. Its just hard to cut down a personal essay. I’ve managed to shorten the 381 to 265. That better? </p>
<p>As for the 800 one…I think I can get it down to 650? is that okay? or I should keep it 500 max for sure? </p>
<p>Thanks for the reply guys!</p>
<p>650 is totally fine. 150 words is like a few sentences…</p>
<p>My short answers were around 350 words each and my long essay was something over 500.</p>
<p>Ok I think I may just stick with the word counts I have now. 315 for the Diversity short answer, 290 for career goals, and 650 for the personal essay. </p>
<p>Thanks for all the suggestions!</p>