<p>cassie: guessing, that’s about 1500 words. I HIGHLY doubt that submitting a 1500 essay would do anything but damage your chances. All it indicates is that you are unable to communicate a concise idea in 500 words and are willing to ignore their guidelines. While you may feel the entire essay is essential, your reader may feel “why did this person submit this big essay?”</p>
<p>Of the 20000 or so applicants, you don’t want to stand out for a negative thing.</p>
<p>If I may, someone linked this very insightful essay writing article:
[U.Va</a>. Office of Admission Essays](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html]U.Va”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/writingtheessay.html)</p>
<p>Good luck to you</p>