<p>After reading over a few posts on this forum, I realized that there is not a general consensus on about how long the college application essay SHOULD be. What do you think is a good length for a college app essay if you are looking at applying to Ivies/Mid-Ivies? Do the common application essay prompts change from year to year or do they remain the same? I want to get started early so I do not have to worry about them next fall.</p>
<p>One page single spaced</p>
<p>They will likely stay the same for next year. Generally, I’ve heard that 500-700 words is ideal.</p>
<p>I would say anywhere between 500-900. Keep below 900 cause then that hits 2 pages and thats too long. Mine personally is about 800.</p>