How long are your common app essays

I’s writing my essay now and the maximum word count is 650, but my essay is only 518. Is that too short?

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It’s fine. The Common App gives a maximum length for essays, but there is no minimum length. If you can say everything you want to say in 500 words, you’re good. In fact, the readers probably prefer shorter than longer…but what schools really want is that students’ essays be well-written, engaging, and from the heart.

I wrote about 550 for my long common app essay

Forget the word count for a minute.

Give it a few days break, then reread your essay. Is there anything you would like to add, anything that would add to the overall quality of the essay?

If not, then you’re done.

Your word count is fine. I agree with the above though. I personally think its a little early. Put the essay aside for a month. If you are still happy with it, use it.