Hello,
My college consular says that the Honors essay should be about 650 words, even though the Honors website says the essay should can be 500-1000 words. Mine is about 800. How long were your essays and did you get in? How long do you think the essays should be? Is mine too long?
they want 500-1000 words. you’re fine. don’t overthink it!
My kid used every word she was invited to write. But not a single word over. And she got in. Make sure your essay is tight, well written and thoughtful. Cut every bit of fat, and polish the hell out of it. By the way…a consular is commercial government official. I think you’re looking for “counselor.” Be sure to spell and grammar check, and use a human proof-reader you trust. Make it sparkle with clarity and heart. Read it a hundred times. If you get bored, improve it until you don’t.
Mine was 995 words and I got accepted. Make sure it is well written and that it expresses your strengths. Best of luck!