<p>Okay my essay is exactly 1000 words. I really am content with it and would rather not edit it any more. Is this okay for the common app?!</p>
<p>yes, as long as the essay doesn't feel boring to the reader and is transitioned nicely.</p>
<p>to be honest with you: highly doubt it lol. sorry, but why should you get basically double the opportunity to speak than all the other applicants? it's about quality, not quantity, and admissions people do not want to spend double the time reading a certain applicant's essay.</p>
<p>I mean all of the above with sincerity and niceness. I'm sure your essay is stellar, but 1000 words is too long :P</p>
<p>gah, one of my essays is over two pages (by a 1/3 of a page). anyone know if that's going to be ok?</p>
<p>two pages single spaced?</p>
<p>no, double-spaced. (wait, when apps say 1-2page limit, do they mean single or double spaced?) also, i just checked it: 840 words. too much?</p>