Is IM speak off limits?

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
1

<p>Just wondering if certain phrases could be shortened to their text/IM abbreviations in order to meet the character limit that Common App has.</p>

<p>Would it be seen as sloppy, or will they understand why I did it?</p>

2

<p>I would recommend against it.</p>

3

<p>Really? Well, I thought as much.</p>

<p>Time to edit.</p>

4

<p>Lol, please dont use IM talk</p>

5

<p>Unless the IM talk serves a purpose in your essay, do not use it.</p>

6

<p>Intentional misuse of language when you know better is poor form.</p>

7

<p>Don’t do it. It’s probably an instant rejection.</p>