<p>Hey guys!</p>
<p>I was looking through the Georgia Tech application and saw the essay labeled "maximum 5000 words." Should I treat it like the Common App essay (similar length, etc.)?</p>
<p>The prompt is:</p>
<p>Select and respond to ONE of the following topics:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Please expand upon an aspect (s) of your academic or extra-curricular background that you feel is especially important to you and that will help us to get to know you as a person.</p></li>
<li><p>Georgia Tech is proud to draw students from around the United States and countries throughout the world. This unique compilation of academic interests, personal backgrounds, and various life experiences creates an exciting and inspiring educational mix. Given your personal background, what would you hope to learn and contribute through becoming part of this sort of campus community?</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Thanks!</p>