How many words over is acceptable on a 500 word limit essay?

College Essays
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<p>The common app one specifically.</p>

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<p>None. Stick to 500 words.</p>

3

<p>Which part of “500-word limit” is confusing?!?!</p>

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<p>I’ve heard that you can go a little over 500 on the Common App (it doesn’t cut you off), but I would strongly suggest sticking to 500.</p>