<p>Although the Columbia application indicates that there is a 500 word count limit, do you guys think it would be ok if we went somewhat over ....say 750 words? I have two essays, one 500 and one ~750 (My QuestBridge One) and I feel that the QuestBridge one does a better job portraying me. What should I do?</p>
<p>Use the better essay and edit it down to ~650 words. You should easily be able to chop out 100 words.</p>