Main Common App Essay Needs Shortening (Just Like This Title, Too)

College Essays
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<p>So I wrote my Common App essay, and found it to be far too long. I suppose I must have gotten a tad bit too involved in the story, but now I don't know what parts to cut out (I'm sentimental like that). So ... could anyone practiced at the art of butchering and / or simple editing (I failed the writing section of the SAT ... kind of) help me out? I swear the actual length is misleading, it's a quick read ... kind of. </p>

<p>Also, since it is over 1000 words, what's the best way to send it? Never done this before (ask for help, that is).</p>

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<p>There is no word limit, so as long as you are not rambling, you should be fine. My common app essay was over 700 words.</p>

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<p>Ah, well that's a relief at least. I do think it would be beneficial if someone took a look at it to tell me if I begin to ramble though. So to broadcast a plea to all editors: Please edit my paper, harsh criticism is accepted and encouraged! </p>

<p>Thanks all.</p>

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<p>I big on giving harsh criticism and am already in ed, so send it on. (But I'm serious about being critical and will edit it strenuously, so beware...)</p>

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<p>Does anyone else think they could help me out? hpg90 was a great help, a few more looking at it might help me steer it in the right direction though. Thanks!</p>

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<p>I'll take a look.</p>

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<p>Pm me. I'll read</p>

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<p>I don't mind looking (already submitted all my stuff, so I'm kind of bored but still in the "essay writing" mode). PM me.</p>