<p>I submitted my University of Florida essay which was 580 words, but was supposed to be 500 words max. Is this a problem? Is it an automatic invalidation of my application? Should I call them on Monday and ask if I can send a new essay? Help :(</p>
<p>Stop worrying so much! Everyone goes a bit over board with the word limit. And besides, the ‘500 words’ thing is a guideline. Not a hard and fast rule. So treat it like a guidline and trust me, don’t call them.</p>