Lenght of 'Why Yale' essay for transfers

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<p>Yes, I know...another 'Why Yale' thread. But please; humor me.</p>

<p>As a transfer applicant, there's no online application. So, back to the basics of printing and filling forms. </p>

<p>At this link is the form to be attached to the essays (along with the topics): <a href="http://www.yale.edu/admit/other/transfer/pdf/form2.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.yale.edu/admit/other/transfer/pdf/form2.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Here's the topic "Why do you wish to transfer to Yale? What personal or educational experiences influenced your decision to apply?"</p>

<p>Now since there's not 300-character word count here, I'm wondering exactly what should the lenght of this essay be? I'm thinking two double spaced pages, but I know there are Yallites who are much more knowledgeable than me on the matter.</p>

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<p>bumped. Actually there's no 300-character limit for transfer essays so im wondering what a good length would be. I'm thinking 2 pages (double spaced) per essay but that may be too much.</p>

<p>Thoughts?</p>

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<p>Well, for the RD application, they ask for 2 500 word limit essays. Seeing as you're proposing two 1000+ word essays despite no stated limitaion, I think you're venturing onto thin ice. Pithy and compelling -- much better than long and laborious. Better yet, why don't you give the admissions office a call on what is the general preferred amount? GL to you</p>