Length Suggestion for Common App essay?

<p>it says that there was a minimum of 250 words, but what would be considered too long? my essay is around 750 but could be cut further</p>

<p>my school always tells us to keep it 2 pages max. i think that means 2 pages double spaced. but i would keep it between 500-700 words. but im sure that there are always suitable reasons to make it slightly longer. good luck!</p>

<p>Do NOT get too wordy! an essay about 250-500 words is perfect. Some say “two pages”, but that’s too vague. Suggest you cut it down.</p>

<p>My counselor said to keep it form 350 to 600 words, meaning around 1 full page should be enough. (Enlarge the margins and minimize the fonts !!)</p>