<p>It says the "recomended length= 250 words", so does it have to be 250 MAX or at least?</p>
<p>‘about’ 250 words. Basically, they don’t want a 700 word essay, but they don’t want a 50 word statement either. I think mine was about 175 words, and I got in two weeks after I applied.</p>
<p>Be succinct if you can and don’t try to fill up 250 words just because it said ‘recommended length = 250 words’.</p>
<p>Ok, thanks for clarifying that. I counted mine and it is 222 words so i think that’s pretty good.</p>
<p>I think that’s a good count. As long as you convey your thoughts and project yourself, you should be okay :)</p>
<p>Personal statement= 500-650 words
Short response= 250-500 words</p>
<p>[Writing</a> Section — Documents — Freshman — Apply — University of Washington](<a href=“http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Documents/WritingSection]Writing”>http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Documents/WritingSection)</p>
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<p>Is it bad that i have only 222 words for my short response? My personal statement is 501 words so that’s good. I just don’t really know what else to add to get it beyond 250 words…</p>
<p>I think UW would rather have a short response that’s 222 words and has really good writing than a short response that’s 500 words that is bad. </p>
<p>Quality> quantity.</p>
<p>Maybe to be super safe, add a little more, but I think you’re fine.</p>