Is my supplement too long?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bard College
1

<p>The supplement question that I chose was:</p>

<p>One hundred years ago, in 1912, the Austrian writer and social critic Karl Kraus, famous for his provocative aphorisms, wrote “Civilization ends, since barbarians erupt from it.” Write a short commentary on what you think this might mean from your perspective 100 years later, and whether it makes any sense.</p>

<p>My response is 415 words long. Is this too long? It said a SHORT COMMENTARY, yet 415 words, to me, IS short. To me, long would mean writing a 5-8 page paper. One page seems alright… but what do you think?</p>

2

<p>Seems fine to me. If you are unsure, you can email/call admissions.</p>

3

<p>Thank you… I think I will give them a call.</p>

4

<p>the standard college essay is roughly 500 words. you’re fine on length.</p>

5

<p>I wrote on the seneca quote and my essay is 482 words. I really hope that’s long enough</p>