<p>One source stated that around 140 words is the ideal.</p>
<p>Also, is there a difference between supplement questions and essays?
If the required length is not stated and if the question itself does not specify if it is a question or a essay prompt, is it safe to assume that it is a question rather than an essay prompt?</p>
<p>The questions are for Colorado College's supplement.</p>
<p>How did you learn about Colorado College and why do you wish to attend?</p>
<p>The Block Plan at Colorado College has a tradition of innovation and flexibility. Please design your own three-and a-half week intellectual adventure and describe what you would do.</p>
<p>uh.</p>
<p>There is a difference between questions and essays, but all of my schools specified the length they wanted. One of my colleges was basically the same as “How did you learn about X and why do you wish to attend?” and it told us to write about 200 words.</p>
<p>As for the second, I’d personally write a little more than 200 because it looks like they want something more indepth. Don’t go past 400 or so if you want to be safe. </p>
<p>This is all just speculation but I don’t think they want full essays here.</p>
<p>Thank you rebeccar, this sounds very sensible. I think the reason for there being no word limit is because of the small size of the school and the resulting fewer applications. I have also sent an email to one of the admissions officers I met a while ago to see if she confirms this.</p>
<p>As for now, I’ll write a long version and revise the short one.</p>
<p>For anyone’s benefit, I’ll post what she says after I recieve word.</p>