<p>Sorry, I know there have probably been a million inquiries about this, but could someone please tell me HOW LONG the common app. essay can be? Mine is pushing 1,000 words of vital and VERY INTERESTING information! Is this too much? HELPPP!!!!</p>
<p>Yes, 1000 words is too long imo.</p>
<p>Don’t fall in love with your own writing. You might be surprised at how much can be cut by an objective, dispassionate eye.</p>
<p>“don’t fall in love with your own writing,” lol</p>
<p>Alright, thanks. I’m going to give it over to my English teacher who happens to be a former-CMU admissions officer. She’ll probably advise me on what to cut…</p>
<p>Try to get it down to 500-700 words. Anyways, that’s what I hear.</p>