How many words on 3/4 of an application page?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>ha, this has probably been asked before but i was wondering how long your essays were (for the kids who applied ED). I'm trying to keep mine under 500 words but even that seems too long for that 3/4 page they give you...</p>

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<p>about 600 words</p>

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<p>nice, did you get in?</p>

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<p>i got in!!!!!</p>