<p>I did the common app and am doing the other 2 essays. I am just wondering. Can we talk casually? Like can I say "Back from my digression, my first expenditure would be...". I think its not allowed for some reason... is it? Also is there any limit to essay 2? mine is about 400 or 450... but my first essay is short so it evens out.</p>
<p>yea i think on college essays you can talk casually, without an English teacher marking it up with red ink. College essays are more personal, so it is ok to have a conversation with the reader in your essay.</p>
<p>Yes you may speak casually / informally with your essays -- these are not english assignments. As kLuo28 said, "College essays are more personal."</p>
<p>As far as your other question:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=258719&highlight=count%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=258719&highlight=count</a></p>