<p>I'm starting my college essays, but I'm not totally sure how much to write. I was thinking a five paragraph essay. How long should an above average essay be?</p>
<p>They should tell you the word limit (e.g. 750 words) or give a suggested word limit.</p>
<p>Also, don’t restrict yourself to five paragraphs. Sometimes you may have several different ideas which may not fit into one paragraph.</p>