<p>if i have decent SAT scores, good ECs, great common app essays, and good high school grades, do you think that an 'average' supplement essay will hurt my chances for admission? I'm applying for ED II btw</p>
<p>It might not be that big of a deal, but you want to be on the safe side. I was worried about that too because the essay is a little out there, and I don’t know how good mine will be. Just try your best and have someone look over it and tell you what they think.</p>
<p>does the essay really needs to be 250 words max. My one is about 300. Will that be a problem ?</p>
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<p>This has detailed discussion of the supplemental essay.</p>