<p>I have a great essay that I'm recycling for a scholarship application. The requirement asks for an approximately 600 word essay, but mine is 785. I've tried to condense it, but I'm afraid any more will compromise the integrity of the essay. Is it more important to get closer to the word count or to have a great essay?</p>
<p>Your essay is a lot more than 600 words, so I think it would be wise to edit it. It is almost always possible to cut … ask your English teacher to make some suggestions.</p>