Length of Common App Essay

College Essays
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<p>What is the typical length. Mine is ~800 words...I can try to cut down to about 750 but I definitely don't see under 700 happening. What do you CC'ers think?</p>

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<p>Rule of thumb: 500-800 words</p>

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<p>My essay is currently at 1380…ahh</p>