I want to ask about the essays that they require

Hi guys, I’m an international student trying to transfer after spring semester.
My question is simple. I finished writing my essay, but it exceeds 500 words. (It’s 530 words)
Is it okay to exceed 500 words, or should I lessen my the amount of words?

oops sorry I mean should I lessen the amount of words?

I think it’s ok as long as it’s not too long. Btw they don’t say you have to limit the number of words right?

If you wrote 1000 words that would be wrong.

If it explicitly says <= 500 words, then I would strongly suggest that you keep it <= 500 words.