<p>Does anyone have an idea of how long the Why Chicago and optional short essays should be? What does "short" mean when there isn't a word limit given?</p>
<p>Also, are there any further specifications on the optional essay besides "an optional short essay on your favorite books, poems, music, movies, etc.?" Because right now I'm really not sure how to write that one, but I hear if you don't write the optional essays it looks like you don't care. :/</p>