<p>Complete opposite of what everyone else is asking ("can my essay be 40000 words?) ... one is just about 350. The app (not common app) says 250 minimum. I don't want to drone on and on, because i really don't know if i have anything significant to write about...?
so will schools say wow it's not 500, rejected! ?</p>
<p>if its only 350 words and you don't know if you have anything significant to write about, its probably best if you spend more time brainstorming to come up with a better idea. everyone has significant to write about.</p>
<p>well, anything in addition to what i already wrote. i think what i have is certainly significant and somewhat decent (has yet to be edited or revised) but i think i've said what i needed to say.</p>
<p>bump, should it be over 500 or is 500 sufficient? thanks .. actually my question pertains to the Common App essay prompt, though the question the OP asked does not.</p>