<p>I know this is way too much and will definitely try to cut it down, however it only takes up less than a page single spaced. If I got it down to the 600 range would this be okay, since it it only takes up a page (not even)?</p>
<p>Less than 600 is good</p>
<p>This essay goes to EVERY COLLEGE that uses the common app, so be careful. Of course you want to follow directions and keep your essay under 500 words. Do your best.</p>
<p>^wrong. My common app was 550 and I’m 4/4 so far including a reach (umich)</p>
<p>I know a kid who got into northwestern with a 750 word essay. But still try to cut as much as you can. Cut out some adjectives and adverbs, because these things dont really stay in the mind of the reader after they are done reading…which the point of the essay: they are gonna think about it after reading.</p>
<p>I have cut mine too, mine is 700 words.</p>