<p>the "why NU" prompt says no more than 300 words, but I cannot adhere strictly to that limit since my essay is about 400 words. What should i do?</p>
<p>oh, and if any current NU students could read my "essay," I would greatly appreciate hearing feedback.</p>
<p>PM me and ill take a look</p>
<p>Clear your mailbox!!!</p>
<p>Lolllll 7andre7's still tryna get "why Northwestern" ideas. careful who you mail that to cash</p>
<p>does going 100 words over the limit really that bad? mine's about 400 too.</p>
<p>bluehunnydew, i strongly advise you not to send your essay to 7andre7. Refer to another thread on this page started by him.</p>
<p>Pardon me, that was directed at the OP- CashM88.</p>
<p>i'ts too late for that...i sent it to him thinking he/she would be as helpful as everyone else I have encountered as been. I read his/her previous posts and realize that he/she is looking for ideas. surely he/she will not be stupid enough to copy considering he/she would also get in trouble. It really upsets me how some people apply to these credible institutions with 'credible' credentials but are nothing more than leeches. </p>
<p>P.S-Ohio_Mom, sorry about the mailbox. I just cleared it. Sorry! TO ANYONE ELSE WHO PMed me, I have just cleared my mailbox. Please resend anything that I have not yet responded to. Thanks.</p>
<p>b u m p...</p>
<p>Um, ok--
My Why Northwestern was realllllly long back in the day, but it was really effing good. If it is GOOD, then ok. You should also try to compensate for the violation of the limit in other essays, though--for example, maybe cut out some words in your personal statement to make it look like you were aware of your wrongdoing.
But if the essay itself is only talking about how great Evanston is, how much you love Chicago, how the faculty of Medill is world-renowned, and how much you love the excitement of Big Ten football, don't bother. Cut all the non-unique junk out and focus on the more obscure/more meaningful.</p>
<p>In my opinion, you should not go over the word limit. They are looking for not only good answers, but also CONCISE answers and the ability to follow directions. I spent an hour or two trimming down my essay and changing words so I could fit the word limit- I really think this is the best idea. </p>
<p>Give the essay to someone completely objective and ask them what the weakest parts are (even if they're good) and if anything seems unnecessary. Stick with the word limit- saying you CANNOT adhere to it is kind of arrogant and silly, IMHO.</p>
<p>would 70-80 words be terrible on the short statements??? i never realized how little i could easily say in only 50 words!</p>