Trinity Supplement Length

Colleges and Universities A-Z Duke University
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<p>So my essay is two paragraphs as dictated by the application, but Im worried it may be a little long after reading some samples and other's essays they posted. Its just over 700 words, and with 1" margins is one page, but theres not room for another word. </p>

<p>I feel like the paragraphs are coherant and dont ramble, and the essay is pretty entertaining to read. Is the length too long regardless, and should I shorten it up, or do you think its fine as long as it isnt repetitive and boring?</p>

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<p>I’m in the same situation with my Personal Essay as it’s almost 1000 words. However, don’t let it get to you. Length means NOTHING (unless you’re over 1500 words, they don’t want to read a novel…) as long as EVERY word contributes to the essay. In short, as long as you don’t ramble/include fluff, length shouldn’t be a factor to worry about.</p>