<p>I am writing my essay for Georgia Tech, and they ask for 5,000 characters or less. Currently, I have about 4,100 characters, and I feel like I can't expand the essay any further without sounding too superfluous. The essay I am submitting to GT is a longer version of my UC statement (about 600 words), which my counselor and English teacher have both said is amazing. So does it hurt me that my essay is a little short?</p>
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<p>I would try to look at the thesis, and see if you can add another argument that would work with the thesis. But I doubt the professor is going to go through and count all the characters.</p>
<p>Although, a friend of mine was down by a page, he got an F. So be careful about it. See if the first works. If you have trouble, see what others are doing.</p>
<p>Just to clarify, this is an admissions essay, not an actual essay for a college class.</p>
<p>Then there is no restriction or otherwise. If you feel it is strong, submit it. Admission essays are only a small part of acceptance. GPA and test scores do most of the work.</p>
<p>Ok thank you very much. I figured that was the case. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!</p>