UC essays difference in length?

<p>I just finished writing my first essay, though it's not edited yet. It'll probably be around 700 words.</p>

<p>I'm wondering, do many applicants choose to write one essay longer and one essay shorter?</p>

<p>fyi, I wrote the longer one in response to the "Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?" topic</p>

<p>Usually the two essays are 600 and 400 words, approximately. You might try to trim down your first essay just to leave yourself room for the second, if that turns out to be a really strong one for you.</p>