How long should the University of California prompts be?

College Essays
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<p>What is the minimum for the University of California prompts? and is there a maximum you should write? Whats a good length?</p>

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<p>they tell you 1000 words max total</p>

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<ul>
<li>Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.

<ul>
<li>You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.</li>
<li>Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over—1,012 words, for example—is fine.</li>
</ul></li>
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<p>You should use exactly 1012 words. (Just for fun) </p>

<p>The one that you feel strongly about should have a bigger proportion of that 1012.</p>