Is my Common App Essay too long?

College Essays
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<p>I know the Common App says to keep it between 250-500 words, but I'm having a hard time doing so. My essay is 586 words long. It is two whole pages (double-spaced). </p>

<p>It would also be appreciated if someone wanted to read it and critique it (while cutting down on words, if possible).</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I’ll read it, PM me! And unless it’s not cutoff on the final pdf it makes then it should be fine right?</p>

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<p>The word limit is a guide, not a cut off. 586 is perfectly fine. Just make sure you’re concise.</p>

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<p>Pm me if you need cc :)</p>

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<p>pm me :)…</p>

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<p>pm me,I’ll read it.</p>

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<p>I’ll read it and try to help!</p>

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<p>I would be happy to take a look. I have a B.A. from Stanford and a J.D. from Harvard (and can verify for you). Since joining CC, I have provided essay comments on 22 drafts for 12 students. Getting from 586 to 500 should not be a problem - I recently worked with one student to cut from 700+ to 500. If you would like to get started, PM me!<br>
JP</p>