<p>For the "what you did last summer" and the two 250 word essays I wrote about 350 to 380 words. How do you think the admissions staff will take it? I've tried to be as economical and interesting as possible, and I've tried to avoid repetitions.</p>
<p>It's fine, as long as you're not being superfluous. One of my essays was about that length, and I guess they liked it.</p>