<p>typically how long should my college essay be? For example the main one on the common app (the your choice essay) thanks</p>
<p>good question. I looked at the common app yesterday and all it says is a MINIMUM of 250 words, I think. From bopping around the net I thought I read that they had miximums (I heard something like 500 words).</p>
<p>It's not a hard-and-fast rule, but try not to go too much beyond 500 words.</p>