Too Short?

College Essays
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<p>I was wondering what you think the absolute shortest the main common app essay should be. Right now mine is 491 words and as i continue to edit and have others proofread it i fear that i might cut even more words (although i may also extend it). Its not that i dont have a lot to say on the topic, I just wrote it very succintly and i feel that i said everything that i wanted to say. </p>

<p>I am worried, however, that since it will be shorter than most of the essays it wont make as strong of an impression. Should i try to add some details somewhere (obviously i want just add unneccesary/meaningless words but maybe something that doesnt necessarily have to be there) or should I leave it however it comes out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I was actually wondering about this question as well. There is no real limit defined on the Common App essay. What seems too short? What seems too long?</p>

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<p>Well the minimum is 250 and they say to keep it around 500 although there is no official maximum legnth. I think that most people probably submit essays that are around 550-600 words though and am worried that mine will seem really short in comparison.</p>