<p>How long should the Reed essay be? I'm guessing less than 500 words.</p>
<p>Mine was just under 500, but you could go a little over that.</p>
<p>Mine was under 400 words, but I’m sure some people’s essays were twice (or thrice) as long.</p>
<p>It really doesn’t matter, as long as you’re using exactly as many words as you need–no more, no less.</p>
<p>Hmm, that’s difficult. The only thing I wouldn’t want is for the admissions officers to get bored and stop reading!</p>
<p>why would you want that?</p>
<p>^The OP said they wouldn’t want that :P</p>
<p>Well, the only way to ensure that they won’t is to write it well!</p>
<p>Oh dear. My apologies.
The fact that I can’t read certainly bodes well for my application process! :(</p>
<p>It’s summer, no one knows how to read.</p>
<p>Speaking of which, I might want to finish the Odyssey soon…Orientation is next week, eeeeeeeeek!</p>
<p>@francasisalamatt
YOU LUCKY REEDIE, YOU!
Have loads of fun!</p>
<p>Hahah I will. And good luck with your college admissions! Maybs come for a visit at some point? Reed is SUPER welcoming to prospies.</p>
<p>And don’t use distance as an excuse. I’ve been to the campus 4 times ;)</p>
<p>^oh hey new Reedie. Are you on the 2015 board?</p>
<p>On Facebook? Yah I’m Matt Bernobich.</p>
<p>Jenn Lindell</p>
<p>Ah, hey! You posted in the party discussion no? Can you tell me more about this “hotboxxx”?</p>
<p>I’ll message you on Facebook. 
We’ve kinda hijacked this thread.</p>
<p>Of course I’ve visited! Once in the spring, and every night; in my dreams!</p>
<p>The simple answer: it has to be long enough to get your point across. How long that actually is depends entirely on your answer to the question.</p>