Strictness of word limit?

College Essays
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<p>My essay is currently 30 words over. I dont think its an issue. Do you? What about unis? Do they count the words or open the essay in word and check the word count? I doubt they do, but just wondering how seriously they take the wordd limit</p>

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<p>Sometimes the online system will literally cut you off at a certain word count. Your Common App essay can’t be over 650 words. Other than that, it’s probably not an issue.</p>

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<p>The common ap will definitely cut you off at 650 words. So if your essay is longer, you really have to cut it down, since I am sure you don’t think the last 30 words are the least important!</p>

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<p>It’s a HUGE issue this year, as your essay will be cut off at the 651st word. See: [Courtland</a> Thomas: Common App Changes and What They Mean to Applicants](<a href=“HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost”>Common App Changes and What They Mean to Applicants | HuffPost College)</p>

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<p>So it is a big issue! :eek:</p>

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<p>Yes! You must edit your essay down to under 650 words or else it will get cut off in mid-sentence.</p>