'Why NU?' essay and word limit

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northwestern University
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<p>I notice that the 'why NU?' essay on the common app says in parens (250 words) but it does not truncate the essay at 250, but lets it flow over. </p>

<p>Does this mean there is a bit of grace for this and it is '250ish' words ?</p>

<p>or does it mean</p>

<p>that the NU application readers' have some sort of truncation filter that would cut it off summarily right at 250?</p>

<p>or </p>

<p>go over the 250 at your peril and it better be pulitzer prize winning quality to go over the 250?</p>

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<p>If you’re close to 250 you should be fine. I don’t think they’ll just cut it off. If they do, it’s not like it will be missing much (because you shouldn’t go over too much).</p>

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<p>Admissions has said “approximately 250 words”. Going slightly over is not a problem.</p>