WHY XYZ essays. How long?

College Essays
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<p>How long are typical Why XYZ essays?</p>

<p>Mine is over 1000 words and I'm not sure how much I need to shorten it. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>About 500-800, from a thread I posted in Reed College forum. </p>

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<p>Thanks Fiona. </p>

<p>Mine is about 1200 words right now and I think thats just too long..</p>