<p>Is it way too long??? I can't cut it down...</p>
<p>Try to get it under 1000 at the very least.. remove unnecessary paragraphs, needless/repetitive words or phrases. Use only what you need to get your point across, and don't try to cram too many aspects of your life in one essay.</p>
<p>1000 words...</p>
<p>956 words........</p>
<p>My common app essay is 756 words - I got it down from 900. Look out for repetition. If one word will suffice, don't go for ten. Ask some to read it and point out useless bits. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Mine is 1500 words.</p>
<p>There are members on this board who got into Stanford and UChig EA with essays as long as mine.</p>
<p>What's more important is how much it FLOWS. A long essay that flows won't seem long!</p>