<p>I have two short answers for Tufts that are 262 and 264 words long and the site says give them a 200 word answer. Is this too long? I've already cut it down from about 280 each and I think if I reduce it more it won't be as good.</p>
<p>Also can someone give me feedback on them?</p>
<p>i'll take a look</p>
<p>No dude, the Tufts application police will come after you. Sorry.</p>
<p>In all seriousness, I think that 230 words would probably be pushing it, but it would be allowable. In my opinion, I believe that 262-264 words is a bit much. Based on the 200 word requirement, they may not pay too much attention to the question in.... question than what you would like to believe. </p>
<p>Just my opinion. And seriously, don't tempt the admissions police on those 262 words.</p>
<p>yeah, i've heard that a good rule is to not go more than 10% over the limit. see if you can take out a couple of sentences or unnecessary words</p>
<p>ill take a look</p>
<p>ok i guess ill try to cut down,</p>
<p>would 630 be too much for the 500 word common app essay though? My friend said he submitted a 700+ essay and got accepted into CMU but I'm not sure if admissions people would like a 630 word essay. Anyone know?</p>
<p>hahaha im applying to tufts, had the same probelm</p>
<p>keep it to 215 or less</p>
<p>I'll look at them. I had the exact same problem several other applications, so I am a pro cutter-downer.</p>
<p>thanks! I was going to ask this too. Mine are long as well. BAAH</p>
<p>I'll help if u still need it.</p>
<p>can you help me dear? i need to cut them</p>
<p>thanks anyways guys but I already did it and sent them in. i got them down to 212 and 213. wish me luck</p>
<p>i got mine down to the exact word count it was hard keep at it</p>