<p>How long? 500ish words?</p>
<p>that's also what I want to know~
typical response should be like max 500~?
Not sure...</p>
<p>Also, I want to write about how me and some friends took off to Chicago one day (I live like 6 hours away) without telling our parents and that's how I discovered Northwestern. It kinda fits the question. And I'm gonna talk about the specific qualities about northwestern too. So, do you think it's appropriate to include the story?</p>
<p>They suggested keep it 500 words this year apparently, but I missed the memo. Mine was 750?</p>
<p>I don't know if they'd like to read that you took off without telling your parents lol, I could be wrong, but your parents would be funding your tuition if you attend-- and paying NU. Sounds interesting though.</p>
<p>bank: so you already got in w/ a 750 word essay?</p>
<p>and it wasn't a "problem child doing meth" kind of leaving for chicago. it was more like "I've got nothin to do today, I'm goin to Chicago" kind of deal.</p>
<p>my parents weren't that mad.</p>
<p>An NU rep came to my school, and she said approximately 500 words was fine. So, I'd assume that means anywhere from 400 - 600 words is fine (750 could work, but that's probably the absolute max you want to go).</p>
<p>^^ yes, I did. But it was actually really condensed.... In my defense, I guess I had alot to say. lol</p>
<p>In that case, it'd definately show interest. I'd maybe slide that discovery of NU in there, it's original.</p>