UNC Chapel Hill essay word limit?!?!

<p>Please respond to two of the prompts below. One of your essays should be short (about 250 words), and one essay should be longer (about 500 words).</p>

<p>For the longer essay I decided to use my common app essay. Without condensing it, it is 720 words. If i condense it but let it still retain its true form somewhat, it is around 650. My shorter essay is 315. Is the 720 word common app essay and the 315 word essay too long? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance for all the help!</p>

<p>Yes they are. Everything I’ve heard is that going over by a few words is okay but you’re way over that on both. Sorry–more cuts!</p>