Hey all, I just wanted to know if there were any personal statement opportunities for other colleges that would let you type around 500-1000 words as I feel that would truly allow me to express myself. I finished my UC personal statements and felt that it was good for its word count but I dont want to just apply to UCs.
I can almost guarantee you that a shorter statement will end up being a better essay. Cogent, clear, concise. Admissions officers have to read hundreds of essays, the last thing they want to read is long ones.
No one wants to read thousands of long essays. Being concise will not only show that you can write well, but that you are considerate of the poor ad comm people who have to read these things!