<p>I'm currently working on my "Why CAS" short answer and it looks like it will be around 250-300 words. The limit is 500, so would it seem like I'm not passionate about Cornell? I do believe what I've written is enough, but should I write more?</p>
<p>If you can write like Hemingway, I don't think Cornell's going to care how long your essay is. They have many many other factors on which they will judge you. I applaud you for being able to express a thought so succinctly. It seems many other HSers don't seem to understand the concept of a word LIMIT.</p>
<p>Doesn't the essay also ask about your intellectual interests? Mine is just over 500, split 50/50 between interests & "why"</p>
<p>its better to write a concise 300 word essay than a rambling 500 word essay. but is there anywhere you can add some details? it seems like 250-300 words is still running on the short side...</p>
<p>yeah..aren't there two essays that are supposed to be roughly 250 words each?</p>
<p>i'll be glad to PM my short answer to anyone who's interested when I'm done with it...and you can tell me if you think it should be longer :)</p>
<p>send it over and I'll take a look if you want.</p>
<p>Why Cornell?</p>
<p>sure hit me up</p>
<p>Mine is going to be around 400 words. I think 250-300 words would be adequate.</p>
<p>if you still need some</p>