Teacher Rec: Word Count!

Applying to College
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<p>I wonder what is the optimal range of word count for Counselor/Teacher Recs?</p>

<p>My counselor told me she wrote a 750-word rec, which consists of 4 or 5 short little stories/dialogues that reflect my personality. Not many students in my school apply to Ivies/top colleges, so she asked me to check if that is alright.</p>

<p>What is the usual number of words (approx.) or, in general, length
of the recommendations?</p>

<p>Will Ivies and such despise long recs and ignore most of them, or do they like them? will they actually take the time to read it? </p>

<p>Thank you...!!!</p>

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<p>Answered your Q at the other thread…</p>

<p>''hmm. Never thought of that.
I think 500 words should be alright.</p>

<p>750? Not sure. Perhaps someone could answer?</p>

<p>Anyhow, you’re very lucky that the teacher is willing to spend time to write you a specific letter. Good luck’'</p>