<p>For UC 's personal statement, we can't go over 1000 words? correct?</p>
<p>Correct.</p>
<p>10 char</p>
<p>It’s almost like a test on following directions. Just kidding.</p>
<p>^^ I have a feeling that is why they ultimately imposed the restriction. People were writing 1073 word personal statements when it clearly stated do not exceed 1,000. Your observation is correct. People can’t follow simple directions.</p>
<p>A gud way 2 cut wrds is 2 typ lik dis.</p>
<p>^sorry, but that cuts down characters, not words xD Nice try though! :D</p>
<p>hyphenate-your-conclusion-like-this. It will cut down your word count and add a SPECIAL touch. </p>
<p>btw, i’ve patented the above advice (no one can recommend this solution but me).</p>
<p>^It passes the Microsoft Word test! Win! lol</p>
<p>1021 words now.</p>
<p>I imagines if we could use additional comments as a part of our essay, we can write 1550 words essay?</p>
<p>Have your English teachers help you. My wonderful teacher helped my cut ~100 words by not losing anything in the context.</p>