<p>Considering that the essay is the only opportunity to go in depth into your experiences and desires, I would be surprised if a single page could accomplish the goal as well as something a bit longer (but that would depend on font size and spacing). Think about word count rather than number of pages–if you have fewer than 600 words, try to add more detail. I didn’t note any option for submitting recommendations for high school students, so the essay will have to do everything it can to bolster your stats.</p>