<p>How strict is this 150-word limit? I am now sitting on a relatively concise 154... I've already looked and looked for four words to extract, but this seems like such an insane hassle. I've given up for the night, but in the mean time, can anyone tell me if I really should buckle down and attempt to kill off four words?</p>
<p>I don’t recall if the computer counts the words or characters. See if the computer will accept it. I know that admissions officers do not count words so if it’s 4 words extra, I think it’s fine if the com ap will accept it. ( If it cuts it off, you can delete it and put in a revised version.)</p>
<p>Hit the Print Preview button. If you can read every word under the Short Answer and none are cut off then you’re okay!</p>
<p>Even when it was at 178 words, I print preview’d, and I could read it all. I mean, I’m actually glad I cut it down because I was able to eliminate fluff. Haha. And I saved and checked for errors and nothing came up or alerted me. If that’s the case, then I’m good to go! Thank you both so much! :]</p>