<p>Edit it if it needs editting. Otherwise, don't worry about it.</p>
<p>My essay was around 900 words, and it fit perfectly into the common app page online. My college councelor told me not to change it, and I didn't want to cut anything out, so I left it the same. English teachers have always commented on how concise my writing is, so I knew I wasn't being overly wordy. </p>
<p>As long as you are happy with your essay, and someone you showed it to agreed, you're probably fine.</p>