What does "less than a page" mean?

College Essays
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<p>When a supplement asks for an essay that is "less than a page," is that double-spaced or single-spaced? </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>anything less than a page, whether double or single spaced. :)</p>

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<p>Thank you!</p>

4

<p>I’d say about 400-500 words</p>