Is there word limits for freshman applicant essays?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Most schools want the essays to be under 300 words, but I can’t find any such requirement for Penn. I am trying to keep them around 300 just to be safe, but I want to hear other opinions. </p>

<p>Anyone?</p>

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<p>Most colleges limit the major essay at 500 words.</p>

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<p>they say one page. my first essay is one page, but 820 words. i hope dont get hammered for that...</p>

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<p>mines is 876</p>

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<p>Mine has 643</p>

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<p>mine is 1300</p>

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<p>595 for why penn and 550 for pg 217. yeahhh baby.</p>

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<p>Holy Bajeezus! 1300 Words?!</p>

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<p>what?</p>

<p>it is a well developed essay!</p>

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<p>How long is too long? Mine are like 1126 (Why Penn) and 883 (Page 217) is that too long? Also does is anyone doing the other choice essays?</p>

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<p>i might do 6b (experience). i dont think words matter (they're not going to sit there and count the words), but any essay should be ok if it is A: good, B: 1 page (especially pg 217), and C: readable (ie not TNR 6 font)</p>

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<p>woah. 1300 words. I think that qualifies as a bit too long. :)</p>