<p>Word limit is 250-500 words. Mine is at 518 right now...and while I could certainly force myself to cut some out if I need to, it all seems important. What's typically the number of words you are allowed to go over by?</p>
<p>518 is fine. I went over on all my essays (Georgetown's by a page!) and I did well.</p>
<p>Edit: Also, when you think you cannot cut things out, think about conciseness and pithyness. Read Strunk and White for tips on excising useless words.</p>
<p>thanks I'll check it out.</p>