Why essay length emergency! Help!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Hello helpful citizens of cc:
I wrote what I believe to be quite a nice answer to the UChicago Why Question, without realizing that it is recommended to write only about 2 paragraphs. It is possible to cut down my 500 word response to the suggested limit, but i would be removing a personal anecdote that gives insight into why I like learning a particular way and why i love my intended major. </p>

<p>Cutting out the section doesn't make it a horrible essay. Its a typical why essay. I talk about the program i like, extra curricular activities i want to do, etc. </p>

<p>Should I follow the rules and cut it out? or should i stick to my guns?</p>

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<p>Don’t cut it out if it drives your point home. I got in with a 550-word Why Chicago essay. Length is secondary to content; if your essay is compelling, length matters less. If it’s boring, length matters more.</p>

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<p>nobody really cares about length. if it’s good and not 3 pages (single space) then you are fine.</p>